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Giant Seahorse

Large · Beast · CR 1/2 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

14 (natural armor)

16 (3d10)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Animals

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 5 ft (1.5 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 2 ft (0.6 m)

Crawl 2 ft (0.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +2 Dexterity +1 Constitution +0 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -3

Traits

Water Breathing

The seahorse can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Ram

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+2 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 9 (2d6 + 2) Bludgeoning damage, or 11 (2d8 + 2) Bludgeoning damage if the seahorse moved 20+ feet straight toward the target immediately before the hit.

Bonus Actions

Bubble Dash

While underwater, the seahorse moves up to half its Swim Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks.

About Giant Seahorse

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 16 hit points (derived from 3d10).

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.