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Orca

Huge · Beast · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

12 (natural armor)

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

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +0 Constitution +1 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Traits

Echolocation

The orca can't use its keensense while deafened.

Heightened Hearing

The orca's Perception is 18 when perceiving by hearing.

Hold Breath

The orca can hold its breath for 30 minutes.

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 creature. Hit: 14 (3d6+4) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The orca makes two Bite attacks.

Bonus Actions

Tail Slap

The orca slaps one creature it can see within 15 feet of it with its tail. The target must succeed on a DC 14 STR save or be pushed up to 15 feet away from the orca and knocked prone. A creature that fails this save by 5 or more is also stunned until the end of its next turn.

About Orca

Orca 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 80 hit points (derived from None).

Orca has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Orca

1 tips available

When using Orca 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 Orca

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 Orca?: Orca has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Orca?: Orca is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Orca speak?: Orca can communicate in -.