Muraenid

Large Monstrosity, neutral evil. CR 2, AC 14, 45 HP. Traits: Pack Tactics, Speak with Aquatic Creatures, Water Breathing.

Armor class
14
Hit points
45
Challenge
2
Creature type
Monstrosity
Size
Large
Alignment
neutral evil

Stat block

Cha
7
Con
12
Dex
14
Int
12
Str
16
Wis
13
Speed
Swim: 40; Walk: 0
Senses
darkvision 60', passive Perception 13
Skills
Perception: 1
Actions
  • Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, 5 ft., one target, 14 (2d10+3) piercing damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 13). Until grapple ends muraenid can Bite only the grappled creature and has advantage on attack rolls to do so.
  • Telekinetic Grip. One creature it can see within 60' of it must make DC 13 Str save or be moved up to 30' in a direction of muraenid's choice and be restrained until start of muraenid's next turn. If muraenid targets an object weighing 300 pounds or less that isn't being worn or carried object is moved up to 30' in a direction of muraenid's choice. Muraenid can also use this action to exert fine control on objects such as manipulating a simple tool or opening a door or a container.
  • Lord of the Fishes (1/Day). One Beast with swimming speed muraenid can see within 30' of it: DC 12 Wis save or be magically charmed by it for 1 day or until it dies or is more than 1 mile from target. Charmed target obeys muraenid's verbal or telepathic commands can't take reactions and can telepathically communicate with muraenid over any distance provided they are on same plane of existence. If target suffers any harm can re-save success ends effect on itself.
Languages
Aquan, Deep Speech
Saving throws
Dexterity: 4
Special abilities
  • Pack Tactics. Advantage on attacks vs. creature if 1+ unincapacitated attacker ally is within 5 ft. of target.
  • Speak with Aquatic Creatures. Communicate with Monstrosities and Beasts that have a swim speed as if they shared a language.
  • Water Breathing. Can breathe only underwater.

Source and licence

From Tome of Beasts 3 (open content).

Licence: Open Game Content (OGL 1.0a).

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