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Giant Sea Horse

Large · Beast · CR 1/2 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

13 (natural armor)

16 (3d10)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Environments

Ocean

Traits

Charge

If the sea horse moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Water Breathing

The sea horse can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Ram

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.

About Giant Sea Horse

Giant Sea Horse 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 13 and possesses 16 hit points (derived from 3d10).

GM Tips: Using Giant Sea Horse

1 tips available

When using Giant Sea Horse 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 Sea Horse

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 Sea Horse?: Giant Sea Horse has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Giant Sea Horse?: Giant Sea Horse is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.