Hunter Shark — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 2)

Q: What are Hunter Shark's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Hunter Shark has an Armor Class of 12 and 45 hit points (6d10+12).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Hunter Shark?

Hunter Shark is CR 2, worth 450 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Hunter Shark?

Hunter Shark is a large beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class12

Hit Points45 (6d10+12)

Speedswim 40 ft.

ChallengeCR 2 (450 XP)

STR

18

(+4)

DEX

13

(+1)

CON

15

(+2)

INT

1

(-5)

WIS

10

(+0)

CHA

4

(-3)

SkillsPerception +2

Sensesdarkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 12

Special Abilities

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

Water Breathing. The shark can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Running Hunter Shark in an encounter

As a CR 2 threat worth 450 XP, Hunter Shark is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 2 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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