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Giant Seahorse

Large · Beast · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

22 (4d10)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Traits

Water Breathing

The seahorse breathes only water.

Actions

Ram

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+1 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (2d4+1) bludgeoning damage. If the seahorse moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack the attack deals an extra 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage and the target makes a DC 11 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure.

About Giant Seahorse

Giant Seahorse is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 4d10).

GM Tips: Using Giant Seahorse

1 tips available

When using Giant Seahorse in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Giant Seahorse

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Giant Seahorse?: Giant Seahorse has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Giant Seahorse?: Giant Seahorse is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.