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Misc. Creature, Hunter Shark 5e

Large Beast, Unaligned

The Misc. Creature, Hunter Shark is a large beast in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 12 AC and 45 hit points. A living torpedo of muscle and teeth cuts through the water with mechanical precision, its dead black eyes reflecting an ancient hunger that has ruled the seas for eons.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

45

Challenge

2

450 XP

A living torpedo of muscle and teeth cuts through the water with mechanical precision, its dead black eyes reflecting an ancient hunger that has ruled the seas for eons.

Speed Walk swim 40
STR +4 (18)
DEX +1 (13)
CON +2 (15)
INT -5 (1)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA -3 (4)
Skills Perception +2
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Blood Frenzy Water Breathing
Beast

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3

Combat Role

Large Beast (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Pack Mates, Druids, Goblin Beastmasters, Swarms of Insects
Encounter Hook: Encroached upon by expanding settlements or driven by primal hunger, defending its feeding territory at a vital pass.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Aquatic Advantage: Pull targets into water environments where characters without a swim speed suffer attack disadvantage and breath limits.
  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Misc. Creature, Hunter Shark?

Misc. Creature, Hunter Shark is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Misc. Creature, Hunter Shark?

Misc. Creature, Hunter Shark has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 45 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Misc. Creature, Hunter Shark?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Misc. Creature, Hunter Shark represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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