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obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/coastal
- monster/environment/underwater
- monster/size/medium
- monster/type/humanoid/sahuagin
aliases: ["Sahuagin"]
---
# Sahuagin
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Sahuagin
![](compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/sahuagin.png#token)
*Medium humanoid (sahuagin), Lawful Evil*

- **Armor Class** 12  (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 22 (`4d8 + 4`)
- **Speed** 30 ft., swim 40 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|13 (+1)|11 (+0)|12 (+1)|12 (+1)|13 (+1)| 9 (-1)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Perception +5
- **Senses** darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15

- **Languages** Sahuagin
- **Challenge** 1/2

## Traits

***Blood Frenzy.*** The sahuagin has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points.

***Limited Amphibiousness.*** The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but it needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.

***Shark Telepathy.*** The sahuagin can magically command any shark within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.

## Actions

***Multiattack.*** The sahuagin makes two melee attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws or spear.

***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 3 (`1d4 + 1`) piercing damage.

***Claws.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 3 (`1d4 + 1`) slashing damage.

***Spear.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +3 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 4 (`1d6 + 1`) piercing damage, or 5 (`1d8 + 1`) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underwater, coastal