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Killer Whale

Huge · Beast · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

75 (10d12+10)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 12

Traits

Echolocation

The whale can't use blindsight while deafened.

Hold Breath

The whale can hold its breath for 30 minutes.

Keen Hearing

The whale has advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing.

Actions

Bite

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6+4) piercing damage. If the target is a creature it is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends the whale can't bite another target and it has advantage on bite attacks against the creature it is grappling.

About Killer Whale

Killer Whale is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d12+10).

GM Tips: Using Killer Whale

1 tips available

When using Killer Whale in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 60 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Killer Whale

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 60 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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Killer Whale?: Killer Whale has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Killer Whale?: Killer Whale is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.