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{{edition|Sahuagin}}
{{5esrd}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Sahuagin 
|sorttext=Sahuagin AAA Common
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="mm5.263">also published in &mdash; {{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=263}}</ref> <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Humanoid <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Sahuagin <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Lawful Evil <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=12 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=22 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=4d8+4 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=30 ft., {{srd5lc|Swim}} 40 ft.
|str=13
|dex=11
|con=12
|int=12
|wis=13
|cha=9
|saves= <!--bonus to save; {{5eStr}} +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Perception}} +5 
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft. 
|perception=15 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{5elang|Sahuagin}} 
|habitat=Coastal, Underwater  
|cr=1/2 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary={{5ep|Sahuagin}} are aquatic humanoids, shark-like in temperament
|adventure=Salvage Operation

|feature1=Blood Frenzy
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The sahuagin has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its {{srd5lc|Hit Point}}s.

|feature2=Limited Amphibiousness
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but it needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid {{srd5lc|Suffocating}}.

|feature3=Shark Telepathy
|flimit3=
|fdesc3=The sahuagin can magically command any [[:Category:5e Sharks|shark]] within 120 feet of it using a limited telepathy.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The sahuagin makes two melee attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws or spear.

|action2=Bite
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 3 (1d4+1) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.

|action3=Claws
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 3 (1d4+1) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.

|action4=Spear
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''Melee or {{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +3 to hit, reach 5 ft. or {{srd5lc|Range}} 20/60 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d4+1) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage, or 5 (1d8+1) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
}}
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'''Unofficial Description:''' {{5ep|Sahuagin}} are aquatic humanoids, shark-like in temperament

===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Sahuagin}}

==Sources and Notes==
<references />
[[Category:5e Aquatic Creatures]]
[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
{{5e Footer|Sahuagin|OGL}}
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Alignment	Lawful Evil +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	0.5 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	1/2 +
Creature Name	Sahuagin +
Experience Points	100 +
Features	Blood Frenzy +, Limited Amphibiousness +, Shark Telepathy +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Claws + and Spear +
Habitat	Coastal + and Underwater +
Hit Dice	4d8+4 +
Hit Points	22 +
Name	Sahuagin +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Sahuagin AAA Common +
Subtype	Sahuagin +
Summary	Sahuagin are aquatic humanoids, shark-like in temperament +
Type	Humanoid +