Giant rat

Giant rats, also known as dire rats, were dangerous creatures. They were much larger than the common rat and were found in dungeons and city sewers.

Combat
Giant rats worked exceptionally well in groups, taking advantage of their numbers to attack more efficiently.

The bite of these creatures carried a potentially lethal disease known as filth fever. It was recommended that victims of giant rat bites sought immediate clerical attention.

Habitats
Dire rats could be found in the wild in the Silver Marches, particularly in the Rauvin Vale and Sundabar Vale, as well as in the High Forest.

Beyond the Prime Material plane, vampiric mists could be found in the Domains of Dread.

Trivia
A dire rat could be summoned as an animal companion in Neverwinter Nights.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * The Tomb of Damara • Lost Crown of Neverwinter · Tales from the Yawning Portal
 * Novels
 * The Ring of Winter
 * Video Games
 * Descent to Undermountain · Neverwinter Nights · Neverwinter Nights: Darkness over Daggerford • Neverwinter Nights: Tyrants of the Moonsea
 * Descent to Undermountain · Neverwinter Nights · Neverwinter Nights: Darkness over Daggerford • Neverwinter Nights: Tyrants of the Moonsea