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Gerridae

Large · Fey · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

14 (natural armor)

76 (9d10 + 27)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Fey

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Traits

Bred to the Saddle

The gerridae can’t be charmed or frightened while it has a rider.

Water Bound

For every hour the gerridae spends on dry land, its hp maximum is reduced by 2 (1d4).

Water Walker

The gerridae can move across the surface of water as if it were harmless, solid ground. This trait works like the water walk spell.

Actions

Bite

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Claw

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The gerridae makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack.

About Gerridae

Gerridae is a large fey with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 76 hit points (derived from 9d10 + 27).

GM Tips: Using Gerridae

2 tips available

When using Gerridae in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Gerridae

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Gerridae?: Gerridae has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Gerridae?: Gerridae is a Large Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.