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Mahoru

Large · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts

15 (natural armor)

91 (14d8+28)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +6

Languages

Environments

Ocean

Traits

Amphibious

The mahoru can breathe air and water.

Blood Frenzy

The mahoru has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that isn't at maximum hit points.

Keen Sight and Smell

The mahoru has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.

Pack Tactics

The mahoru has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the mahoru's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d10 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) slashing damage.

Roar

When a mahoru roars all creatures with hearing within 30 feet of it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of the mahoru's next turn. If the target fails the saving throw by 5 or more, it's also paralyzed for the same duration. A target that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to the Roar of all mahoru for the next 24 hours.

Vorpal Bite

a mahoru's saw-like jaws are excel at dismembering prey. When the mahoru scores a critical hit, the target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or lose an appendage. Roll on the following table for the result:

1-2: right hand

3-4: left hand

5-6: right food

7-8: left foot

9: right forearm

10: left forearm

11: right lower leg

12: left lower leg

About Mahoru

Mahoru is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 91 hit points (derived from 14d8+28).

Mahoru has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Mahoru

2 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 60 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 Mahoru

2 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 60 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 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 Mahoru?: Mahoru has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Mahoru?: Mahoru is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Mahoru speak?: Mahoru can communicate in -.