Medium beast (animal), unaligned
Armor Class 12 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 22 (4d8+4)
Speed Swim 40 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +3 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 (+2) | 13 (+1) | 13 (+1) | 1 (-5) | 10 (+0) | 4 (-3) |
Skills Perception +2
Senses Blindsight 30 Ft., passive Perception 12
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Pack Tactics. The shark has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the shark’s allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
Water Breathing. The shark can breathe only underwater.
ACTIONS
- Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.
- Bite (suggested). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (3d4 + 2) piercing damage.
5th Edition Advanced Mode
Limiting the power of a character and making the overall difficulty of the game harder, does not reduce the creativity, indeed it does quite the opposite.
The Game Master has the option to use any and all of the instances proposed in this guide, or just some of them according to their preference.
It is the lack of something that move and motivate characters, not the abundance of it
DESCRIPTION
Reef sharks are medium-sized beasts that resemble real-world sharks, with sleek bodies, powerful jaws, and rows of sharp teeth. They have gray or brown skin, with lighter undersides, and often sport stripes or spots on their sides. Reef sharks are adapted to living in shallow waters and coral reefs, where they can blend in with their surroundings and ambush their prey.
COMBAT
Reef sharks are not very intelligent, but they are cunning hunters that use their keen senses and pack tactics to locate and attack their prey. They can detect vibrations and blood in the water with their blindsight, and they have advantage on attack rolls when they have allies nearby. Reef sharks bite with their powerful jaws, inflicting piercing damage and sometimes causing bleeding wounds. Reef sharks are not very aggressive, and will usually retreat if they are outnumbered or injured.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
Reef sharks live in warm, tropical or subtropical waters, where they can find abundant food sources and shelter among the coral reefs. They are social animals that form small packs of up to a dozen individuals, usually consisting of a dominant male, several females, and their offspring. Reef sharks communicate with each other using body language, sounds, and smells. They have a simple hierarchy based on size and strength, and will sometimes compete for food or mates. Reef sharks are territorial, and will defend their hunting grounds from intruders.
ECOLOGY
Reef sharks are carnivorous predators that feed on fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and other aquatic creatures. They are also scavengers that will eat carrion or leftovers from larger predators. Reef sharks play an important role in the ecosystem, as they help control the population of their prey and prevent overgrazing of the coral reefs. Reef sharks have few natural enemies, but they may fall prey to larger sharks, killer whales, or human hunters. Reef sharks reproduce by laying eggs that hatch after several months. The young sharks are independent from birth, and will join a pack when they reach maturity.