Merrow · CR 2
Type: Monstrosity · Size: Large · Grade: Low (capacity 10 MP) Harvest check: Medicine, Survival or a fitting tool · see Harvesting Creatures
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Specific parts
| Part | Classification | Grade | Capacity | Check | Time | Drawback damage | Ruin damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scales | Creature Part, Trophy | Low | 10 | Medicine or Survival 10 | 1 hour | Necrotic, Slashing | Acid, Fire |
| Simple Gills | Unique | Medium | 100 | Medicine or Survival 15 | 5 minutes | Necrotic, Piercing | Acid, Fire |
Drawback damage: +5 DC for each listed type the creature took during the fight. Ruin damage: the part is ruined if the creature took any listed type. See Damage to parts.
Trait parts
Grade = the creature’s grade (Low), DC 10.
- Night Eyes – from Darkvision
- Aquatic Locomotion Structure – from Swim
Part descriptions
Simple Gills
Layered, feathery membranes that let a creature breathe underwater.
Good for: water-breathing items (minor fit).
Statblock
Merrow – SRD 5.2
Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil
AC 13 · HP 45 (6d10 + 12) · Speed 10 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Score Save Score Save STR 18 (+4) +4 INT 8 (−1) −1 DEX 15 (+2) +2 WIS 10 (+0) +0 CON 15 (+2) +2 CHA 9 (−1) −1 Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Abyssal, Primordial (Aquan)
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits
Amphibious. The merrow can breathe air and water.
Actions
Multiattack. The merrow makes two attacks, using Bite, Claw, or Harpoon in any combination.
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) Piercing damage, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the end of the merrow’s next turn.
Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) Slashing damage.
Harpoon. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, the merrow pulls the target up to 15 feet straight toward itself.
Statblock from the System Reference Document 5.2 (CC-BY 4.0). See Credits and License.
Based on Nord Games – Foraging, Harvesting (p. 209); SRD 5.1 (size) – part descriptions rewritten in our own words.