MerrowCR 2 · Large Monstrosity · Stat Block & Encounter Builder

Large monstrosity, Challenge 2. AC 13, 45 hit points.

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Armour Class

Hit Points

Speed

10 ft.

Challenge

2 · 450 XP

Alignment

Chaotic Evil

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Stat Block

Large Monstrosity · Chaotic Evil

Merrow

6d10 + 12 · 10 ft., swim 40 ft. · AC from natural armor

Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages: Abyssal, Aquan

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	10 (+0)	15 (+2)	8 (-1)	10 (+0)	9 (-1)

Traits

AmphibiousThe merrow can breathe air and water.

Actions

MultiattackThe merrow makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws or harpoon.

BiteMelee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

ClawsMelee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) slashing damage.

HarpoonMelee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it must succeed on a Strength contest against the merrow or be pulled up to 20 feet toward the merrow.

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Tactics

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1Multiattack: The merrow makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws or harpoon.

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Merrows4Party size4Party level3

Could kill someone — and at high enough numbers, the whole party.

Difficulty

Deadly

3,600 adj. XP · ×2

deadly at 1,600

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Merrow, Answered

What is Merrow's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

Merrow is Challenge 2, worth 450 XP. Encounter maths multiplies XP by the number of monsters, so a group is deadlier than the raw total — use the calculator on this page.

What are Merrow's stats?

AC 13 (natural armor), 45 hit points (6d10 + 12), speed 10 ft., swim 40 ft.. Ability scores: STR 18, DEX 10, CON 15, INT 8, WIS 10, CHA 9.

Where does Merrow fit in an encounter?

As a monstrosity of Challenge 2, it suits a party whose level is in the same range. Adjust party size and level in the builder above to see the difficulty shift live.

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