Giant Rat Miniature – Verminous Tunnel Stalker of Sewers and Shadowed Ruins

Meet the Giant Rat

Among the most iconic creatures in TTRPG history, the Giant Rat is a staple of early-level dungeon crawls, sewer ambushes, and dark fantasy mystery arcs. Listed across countless editions of D&D (and supported by Open5e SRD), these oversized rodents are far more dangerous than their mundane kin. Driven by hunger, territorial instinct, or magical mutation, they lurk in shadowed spaces: abandoned cellars, ancient crypts, plague-ridden alleyways, and forgotten tunnels beneath bustling cities.

But they are not mindless pests—Giant Rats are intelligent survivors. They scavenge treasure, nest in stolen riches, and often accompany necromancers, wererats, or plague cults. Some grow massive and aggressive; others carry cursed diseases or mutate deeper into monstrous forms.

The Giant Rat Resin Miniature by Yasashii Kyojin Studio captures this blend of realism and dark fantasy. Snarling fangs, sunken eyes, stretched sinew, and a coiled tail create a creature that feels both grounded and deeply unsettling. The added detail of scattered coins beneath its claws invites storytelling: this rat doesn’t merely dwell in the dark—it hoards the spoils of it.

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Designed with Yasashii Kyojin Studio

Yasashii Kyojin Studio’s sculpt emphasizes expressive posture and tactile anatomy. This miniature conveys motion and personality through:

Sculpt Highlights:

• Powerful Rodent Anatomy with tight musculature and gaunt rib definition

• Aggressive Predatory Posture leaning forward over a small hoard of coins

• Sharply Detailed Fangs & Jawline perfect for gory or diseased paint schemes

• Coiled, Tensed Tail adding dynamic curve and silhouette

• Treasure Scatter Base Detail that adds instant narrative depth

The sculpt merges real-world zoology with fantasy menace—ideal for painters who love texture work, washes, grime, or plague-based effects.

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Key Features and Options

• Available in 32mm & 54mm Scale

  • 32mm for standard bestiary encounters

  • 54mm for larger boss variants or display painting

• High-Detail Resin Cast with crisp claw, fur, and facial structure

• Perfect For:

  • Sewer ambushes

  • Urban plague investigations

  • Dungeon-crawl starter encounters

  • Swarm fights or minion clusters

  • Wererat or lycanthrope story arcs

  • Necromancer or cultist lair reinforcements

• Painter-Friendly Sculpt
  Ideal for mottled fur techniques, washes, dry brushing, and treasure OSL

• Unprimed Resin ready to take your chosen paint style

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Why Choose Roll 4 Shenanigans?

At Roll 4 Shenanigans, we pride ourselves on delivering handcrafted quality and unique designs that bring your tabletop adventures to life. Each miniature is created with care and attention to detail, ensuring it becomes a centerpiece of your collection. Explore our extensive range of handcrafted resin miniatures or pair this miniature with a matching set of resin dice for the ultimate tabletop experience.

Helpful Links:

• Browse our Urban Monsters & Sewer Creatures Collection

• See more Small Beast & Vermin Minis

• Read official Giant Rat stat references via Forgotten Realms Wiki

• Pair with our Grimdark or Plague-Themed Dice Sets

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From the Crafty Llama Tables

The clink of metal echoes through the tunnel.

As your party steps forward, torchlight reveals a scattered pile of coins—bite-marked, scratched, dragged here from some forgotten stash. A low growling hiss follows. Then you see it: a massive rat crouched over the treasure, lips curled back, saliva glistening on its crooked fangs.

Its tail whips.
Its claws dig into the coins.
Its eyes glimmer with territorial fury.

This isn’t just a pest—
It’s the owner of this hoard.

Before your ranger can draw their bow, the rat lunges forward with surprising strength, muscles rippling beneath its sickly skin.

Roll initiative.

This miniature turns an otherwise simple monster into a fully realized encounter—story-driven, atmospheric, and richly memorable.

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Enhance Your TTRPG Adventures

This Giant Rat miniature excels in:

• Dungeon starters for new players

• Sewer infiltrations and plague hunts

• Treasure hoard misdirection scenes

• Urban survival arcs

• Tracking clues across dark tunnels

• Swarm encounters where multiple rats overwhelm heroes

Whether used alone or in groups, it delivers iconic, reliable dungeon danger.