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Merfolk

Medium humanoid (merfolk), neutral

Armor Class: 11
Hit Points: 11 (2d8+2)
Speed: 10 ft., swim 40 ft.

STR: 10 (+0)
DEX: 13 (+1)
CON: 12 (+1)
INT: 11 (+0)
WIS: 11 (+0)
CHA: 12 (+1)

Skills: Perception +2
Senses: passive Perception 12
Languages: Aquan, Common
Challenge: 1/8 (25 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Amphibious. The merfolk can breathe air and water.

Actions

Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) piercing damage, or 4 (1d8) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

How many for your party

Copies of the merfolk (25 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Merfolk for each difficulty, party of four
Party level	Easy	Medium	Hard	Deadly
Level 1	3	4–5	6	7–20
Level 2	4–6	7–9	10	11–20
Level 3	6–9	10–11	12–15	16–20
Level 4	8–13	14	15–19	20
Level 5	14–19	20	—	—

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Questions

What CR is the Merfolk?

The Merfolk is challenge 1/8, worth 25 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Merfolk have?

11 hit points (2d8+2), with AC 11.

How many should I use against four 1st-level characters?

Against four level 1 characters, 4–5 is medium and 6 is hard by the encounter XP budget.