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Muraenid

Large · Monstrosity · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural)

45 (7d10+7)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Aquan, Deep Speech

Traits

Pack Tactics

Advantage on attacks vs. creature if 1+ unincapacitated attacker ally is within 5 ft. of target.

Speak with Aquatic Creatures

Communicate with Monstrosities and Beasts that have a swim speed as if they shared a language.

Water Breathing

Can breathe only underwater.

About Muraenid

Muraenid is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 7d10+7).

Muraenid has communication capabilities including Aquan, Deep Speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Muraenid

2 tips available

When using Muraenid 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.
Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Muraenid

2 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.
Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

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 Muraenid?: Muraenid has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Muraenid?: Muraenid is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Muraenid speak?: Muraenid can communicate in Aquan, Deep Speech.