.. _merrow:

Merrow
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*Large monstrosity, chaotic evil*

**Armor Class** 13 (natural armor)

**Hit Points** 45 (6d10 + 12)

**Speed** 10 ft., swim 40 ft.

+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| STR       | DEX       | CON       | INT       | WIS       | CHA       |
+===========+===========+===========+===========+===========+===========+
| 18 (+4)   | 10 (+0)   | 15 (+2)   | 8 (-1)    | 10 (+0)   | 9 (-1)    |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+

**Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

**Languages** Abyssal, Aquan

**Challenge** 2 (450 XP)

:bi:`Amphibious`. The merrow can breathe air and water.


Actions
^^^^^^^

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

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

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

:bi:`Harpoon`. *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.
or range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 11 (2d6 + 3) 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.