MerfolkCR 1/8 · Medium Humanoid · Stat Block & Encounter Builder
Medium humanoid, Challenge 1/8. AC 11, 11 hit points.
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Stat Block
Medium Humanoid · Neutral
Merfolk
2d8 + 2 · 10 ft., swim 40 ft.
passive Perception 12
Languages: Aquan, Common
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (+0) | 13 (+1) | 12 (+1) | 11 (+0) | 11 (+0) | 12 (+1) |
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Difficulty
Trivial
200 adj. XP · ×2
deadly at 1,600
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Merfolk, Answered
What is Merfolk's challenge rating in D&D 5e?
Merfolk is Challenge 1/8, worth 25 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 Merfolk's stats?
AC 11, 11 hit points (2d8 + 2), speed 10 ft., swim 40 ft.. Ability scores: STR 10, DEX 13, CON 12, INT 11, WIS 11, CHA 12.
Where does Merfolk fit in an encounter?
As a humanoid of Challenge 1/8, 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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