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Alpha Fish

Large · Beast · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

13 (natural armor)

59 (7d10+21)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Swim 50 ft (15.2 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Intimidation +5 Perception +3

Traits

Defensive Frenzy

When it has half its hit points or fewer, the alpha fish can make one headbutt attack as a bonus action.

Frightening Display

When the alpha fish uses its Fin Flare, it looks one size category larger than it actually is to any creature that can see it until the start of its next turn.

Too Aggressive

The alpha fish attacks anything it thinks is threatening, even inanimate objects or illusions. It automatically fails ability checks and saving throws to detect or see through illusions.

Water Breathing

The fish can breathe only under water.

Actions

Fin Flare

The alpha fish flares its fins in an attempt to frighten its opponents. Each creature within 30 feet that can see the fish must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the alpha fish's Fin Flare for the next 24 hours.

Headbutt

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

The alpha fish uses its Fin Flare. It then makes two headbutt attacks.

About Alpha Fish

Alpha Fish is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 59 hit points (derived from 7d10+21).

GM Tips: Using Alpha Fish

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 50 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Alpha Fish

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 50 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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Alpha Fish?: Alpha Fish has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Alpha Fish?: Alpha Fish is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.