Hunter SharkCR 2 · Large Beast · Stat Block & Encounter Builder
Large beast, Challenge 2. AC 12, 45 hit points.
The card
Stat Block
Large Beast · Unaligned
Hunter Shark
6d10 + 12 · swim 40 ft.
Darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages: —
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (+4) | 13 (+1) | 15 (+2) | 1 (-5) | 10 (+0) | 4 (-3) |
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Difficulty
Deadly
3,600 adj. XP · ×2
deadly at 1,600
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Nearby in the bestiary
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Hunter Shark, Answered
What is Hunter Shark's challenge rating in D&D 5e?
Hunter Shark is Challenge 2, worth 450 XP. Encounter maths multiplies XP by the number of monsters, so a group is deadlier than the raw total — use the calculator on this page.
What are Hunter Shark's stats?
AC 12, 45 hit points (6d10 + 12), speed swim 40 ft.. Ability scores: STR 18, DEX 13, CON 15, INT 1, WIS 10, CHA 4.
Where does Hunter Shark fit in an encounter?
As a beast of Challenge 2, it suits a party whose level is in the same range. Adjust party size and level in the builder above to see the difficulty shift live.
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