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D&D 5th Edition

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  4. Source: Free Basic Rules (2014)
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Merfolk

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Traits

Amphibious: The merfolk can breathe air and water.

Actions

Spear: Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) piercing damage, or 4 (1d8) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
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Attributes

Merfolk

Medium humanoid (merfolk), Neutral
  • Armor Class 11
  • Hit Points 11 (2d8+2)
  • Speed 10 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
12 (+1)
  • Skills Perception +2
  • Senses passive Perception 12
  • Languages Aquan, Common
  • Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
  • Amphibious. The merfolk can breathe air and water.

Actions

  • Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8) piercing damage. two handed
  • Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6) piercing damage.
  • Spear. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6) piercing damage.
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