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1
(1d4 - 1)
0
Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
STR
2
-4
DEX
16
+3
CON
9
-1
INT
1
-5
WIS
7
-2
CHA
2
-4
Overview
Category
Animals
Size
Small
Type
Beast
Alignment
Unaligned
XP
0
Initiative Bonus
+3
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
Darkvision
60 ft (18.3 m)
Passive Perception
8
Saving Throws
Strength -4
Dexterity +3
Constitution -1
Intelligence -5
Wisdom -2
Charisma -4
Traits
Water Breathing
The piranha can breathe only underwater.
Actions
Bite
Cost 1
Melee Attack Roll: +5 (with Advantage if the target doesn't have all its Hit Points), reach 5 ft. 1 Piercing damage.
About Piranha
Piranha is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a unaligned alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 1 hit points (derived from 1d4 - 1).
GM Tips: Using Piranha
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GM Tips: Using Piranha
1 tips available
When using Piranha in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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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 Piranha
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Player Guide: Facing Piranha
1 strategies available
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Piranha?
- Piranha has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
- What type of creature is Piranha?
- Piranha is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
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