SahuaginCR 1/2 · Medium Humanoid · Stat Block & Encounter Builder

Medium humanoid, Challenge 1/2. AC 12, 22 hit points.

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Armour Class

Hit Points

Speed

30 ft.

Challenge

1/2 · 100 XP

Alignment

Lawful Evil

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Stat Block

Medium Humanoid · Lawful Evil

Sahuagin

1/2

4d8 + 4 · 30 ft., swim 40 ft. · AC from natural armor

Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15

Languages: Sahuagin

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
13 (+1)	11 (+0)	12 (+1)	12 (+1)	13 (+1)	9 (-1)

Traits

Blood FrenzyThe sahuagin has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points.

Limited AmphibiousnessThe sahuagin can breathe air and water, but it needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.

Shark TelepathyThe sahuagin can magically command any shark within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.

Actions

MultiattackThe sahuagin makes two melee attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws or spear.

BiteMelee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.

ClawsMelee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage.

SpearMelee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage, or 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

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1Multiattack: The sahuagin makes two melee attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws or spear.

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Difficulty

Medium

800 adj. XP · ×2

deadly at 1,600

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Sahuagin, Answered

What is Sahuagin's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

Sahuagin is Challenge 1/2, worth 100 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 Sahuagin's stats?

AC 12 (natural armor), 22 hit points (4d8 + 4), speed 30 ft., swim 40 ft.. Ability scores: STR 13, DEX 11, CON 12, INT 12, WIS 13, CHA 9.

Where does Sahuagin fit in an encounter?

As a humanoid of Challenge 1/2, 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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