Merrow — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 2)

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

Merrow has an Armor Class of 13 and 45 hit points (6d10+12).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Merrow?

Merrow 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 Merrow?

Merrow is a large monstrosity, alignment chaotic evil.

Armor Class13

Hit Points45 (6d10+12)

Speed10 ft., swim 40 ft.

ChallengeCR 2 (450 XP)

STR

18

(+4)

DEX

10

(+0)

CON

15

(+2)

INT

8

(-1)

WIS

10

(+0)

CHA

9

(-1)

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

LanguagesAbyssal, Aquan

Special Abilities

Amphibious. The merrow can breathe air and water.

Actions

Multiattack. The merrow makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws or harpoon.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) slashing damage.

Harpoon. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it must succeed on a Strength contest against the merrow or be pulled up to 20 feet toward the merrow.

Running Merrow in an encounter

As a CR 2 threat worth 450 XP, Merrow 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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