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

```ad-statblock
title: Plesiosaurus
![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/plesiosaurus.png#token)
*Large beast, Unaligned*

- **Armor Class** 13  (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 68 (`8d10 + 24`)
- **Speed** 20 ft., swim 40 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|18 (+4)|15 (+2)|16 (+3)| 2 (-4)|12 (+1)| 5 (-3)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Perception +3, Stealth +4
- **Senses** passive Perception 13

- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 2

## Traits

***Hold Breath.*** The plesiosaurus can hold its breath for 1 hour.

## Actions

***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. *Hit:* 14 (`3d6 + 4`) piercing damage.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underwater, coastal