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Sahuagin Warrior

Medium · Fiend · CR 1/2 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

22 (4d8 + 4)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fiend

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

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

Skills

Perception +5

Languages

Sahuagin

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

acid, cold

Traits

Blood Frenzy

The sahuagin has Advantage on attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its Hit Points.

Limited Amphibiousness

The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but it must be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating outside water.

Shark Telepathy

The sahuagin can magically control sharks within 120 feet of itself, using a special telepathy.

Actions

Claw

Cost 1

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+1 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. 4 (1d6 + 1) Slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The sahuagin makes two Claw attacks.

Bonus Actions

Aquatic Charge

The sahuagin swims up to its Swim Speed straight toward an enemy it can see.

About Sahuagin Warrior

Sahuagin Warrior is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 4d8 + 4).

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

GM Tips: Using Sahuagin Warrior

1 tips available

When using Sahuagin Warrior 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 Sahuagin Warrior

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 Sahuagin Warrior?: Sahuagin Warrior has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Sahuagin Warrior?: Sahuagin Warrior is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Sahuagin Warrior speak?: Sahuagin Warrior can communicate in Sahuagin.