---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/underwater
- monster/size/huge
- monster/type/beast
aliases: ["Killer Whale"]
---
# Killer Whale
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Killer Whale
![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/killer-whale.png#token)
*Huge beast, Unaligned*

- **Armor Class** 12  (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 90 (`12d12 + 12`)
- **Speed** swim 60 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|19 (+4)|10 (+0)|13 (+1)| 3 (-4)|12 (+1)| 7 (-2)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Perception +3
- **Senses** blindsight 120 ft., passive Perception 13

- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 3

## Traits

***Echolocation.*** The whale can't use its blindsight while [deafened](rules/conditions.md#deafened).

***Hold Breath.*** The whale can hold its breath for 30 minutes.

***Keen Hearing.*** The whale has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](rules/skills.md#Perception)) checks that rely on hearing.

## Actions

***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 21 (`5d6 + 4`) piercing damage.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underwater