Merfolk — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/8)

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

Merfolk has an Armor Class of 11 and 11 hit points (2d8+2).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Merfolk?

Merfolk is CR 1/8, worth 25 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Merfolk?

Merfolk is a medium humanoid (merfolk), alignment neutral.

Armor Class11

Hit Points11 (2d8+2)

Speed10 ft., swim 40 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/8 (25 XP)

STR

10

(+0)

DEX

13

(+1)

CON

12

(+1)

INT

11

(+0)

WIS

11

(+0)

CHA

12

(+1)

SkillsPerception +2

Sensespassive Perception 12

LanguagesAquan, Common

Special Abilities

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.

Running Merfolk in an encounter

As a CR 1/8 threat worth 25 XP, Merfolk 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 1/8 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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