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Hunter Shark

Large · Beast · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

12 (natural armor)

45 (6d10+12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2

Environments

Ocean

Traits

Blood Frenzy

The shark has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points.

Water Breathing

The shark can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.

About Hunter Shark

Hunter Shark is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d10+12).

GM Tips: Using Hunter Shark

1 tips available

When using Hunter Shark 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 Hunter Shark

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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Hunter Shark?: Hunter Shark has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Hunter Shark?: Hunter Shark is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.