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Sahuagin Baron

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

CR 5HumanoidStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

A larger, four‑armed sahuagin with darker scales and a crest on its head. Its lower jaw juts forward with additional fangs, and it wears golden jewelry and a crown of coral; it wields tridents in each hand.

Quick 5e Answer

Sahuagin Baron CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Sahuagin Baron is a CR 5 humanoid for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 16, HP 76 (9d10 + 27), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR5
TypeHumanoid
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC16
HP76 (9d10 + 27)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Sahuagin Baron

Large, Humanoid (Sahuagin), Lawful Evil

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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class16
Hit Points76 (9d10 + 27)
Challenge5 β€’ 1,800 XP
Proficiency+3
Speed
Swim 50 ft., Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+2
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Perception +5
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Passive Perception
15
Languages
Sahuagin
STR19+4
DEX15+2
CON16+3
INT14+2
WIS13+1
CHA17+3

Traits

Blood Frenzy

The sahuagin has Advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that does not have all its Hit Points.

Limited Amphibiousness

The sahuagin can breathe air and water but must be submerged every few hours.

Shark Telepathy

The sahuagin can magically command sharks within range.

Actions

Multiattack

The baron makes three attacks: one with Bite and two with Claws or Trident.

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) Piercing damage.

Claws

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Slashing damage.

Trident

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Piercing damage, or 13 (2d8 + 4) if used with two hands.

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

Coastal

Base + optional customizer

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

Underwater

Base + optional customizer

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

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Sahuagin Baron Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Sahuagin Baron 5e reference: CR 5 humanoid, AC 16, HP 76 (9d10 + 27), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Coastal, Underwater. 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 Sahuagin Baron into a focused hunt.

Using Sahuagin Baron in play

Sahuagin Baron can be used in Coastal, Underwater when you want a CR 5 humanoid that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Sahuagin Baron 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 Sahuagin Baron 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 Coastal, Underwater.
  • Works as a CR 5 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 Sahuagin Baron 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.

Sahuagin Baron 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Sahuagin Baron in D&D 5e?

Sahuagin Baron is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 5 humanoid.

What type of monster is Sahuagin Baron?

Sahuagin Baron is listed as a humanoid.

Does Sahuagin Baron 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 Sahuagin Baron?

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