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Killer Whale

Killer Whale 5e reference with CR 3, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 3BeastStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

A large marine mammal up to 30 feet long with striking black and white coloration. Its dorsal fin is tall and triangular, its mouth contains conical teeth, and it is sleek and powerful.

Quick 5e Answer

Killer Whale CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Killer Whale is a CR 3 beast for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 12, HP 90 (12d12 + 12), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR3
TypeBeast
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC12
HP90 (12d12 + 12)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Killer Whale

Huge, Beast, Unaligned

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class12
Hit Points90 (12d12 + 12)
Challenge3 β€’ 700 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Swim 60 ft.
Initiative
+0
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Perception +3
Senses
Blindsight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 13
Passive Perception
13
Languages
None
STR19+4
DEX10+0
CON13+1
INT3-4
WIS12+1
CHA7-2

Traits

Echolocation

The whale can't use its Blindsight while Deafened.

Hold Breath

The whale can hold its breath for 30 minutes.

Keen Hearing

The whale has Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

Actions

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 21 (5d6 + 4) Piercing damage.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Underwater

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Underwater Current β€’ Sand Floor β€’ Clear Water β€’ Shipwreck
BaseOpen

Coastal

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Sandy Beach β€’ Low Tide β€’ Shipwreck
BaseOpen

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Killer Whale Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Killer Whale 5e reference: CR 3 beast, AC 12, HP 90 (12d12 + 12), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Underwater, Coastal. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Killer Whale into a focused hunt.

Using Killer Whale in play

Killer Whale can be used in Underwater, Coastal when you want a CR 3 beast that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Killer Whale works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Killer Whale useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Underwater, Coastal.
  • Works as a CR 3 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Killer Whale as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Killer Whale 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Killer Whale in D&D 5e?

Killer Whale is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 3 beast.

What type of monster is Killer Whale?

Killer Whale is listed as a beast.

Does Killer Whale have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Killer Whale?

Yes. This page links to Killer Whale token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.