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Seahorse

Tiny · Beast · CR 0 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

11 (natural armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-5

DEX

CON

-1

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength -5 Dexterity +0 Constitution -1 Intelligence -5 Wisdom +0 Charisma -4

Languages

Traits

Underwater Camouflage

The seahorse's Stealth is 17 while underwater.

Water Breathing

The seahorse can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Ram

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage.

About Seahorse

Seahorse is a tiny beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 9 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Seahorse

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Seahorse

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 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: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 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 Seahorse?: Seahorse has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Seahorse?: Seahorse is a Tiny Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Seahorse speak?: Seahorse can communicate in -.