Medium Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 12 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 26 (4d8 + 8)
Speed 5 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
1 (-5)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
4 (-3)
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +4
Damage Resistances Lightning, Poison
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Passive Perception 12
Languages --
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Traits

Blood Frenzy. The xenacanthus has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points.

Electrocyte. The xenacanthus possesses an electric organ. A creature that touches the xenacanthus or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 3 (1d6) lightning damage, and the creature must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute.  A creature stunned by this trait can repeat this saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.  This organ itself is not magical.

Hold Breath. While out of water, the xenacanthus can hold its breath for 1 hour.

Venomous Spine. The xenacanthus has a venomous spine protruding from its skull. Whenever a creature touches the xenacanthus or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet, roll a d6.  On a 1 to 5, the attack occurs normally.  On a 6, the attacker takes 3 (1d6) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage and must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until it finishes a long rest.

Water Breathing. The xenacanthus can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Jolt. Melee Spell Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) lightning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute.  A creature stunned by this action can repeat this saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Description

Xenacanthus is an ancient species of freshwater shark with a venomous spine projecting from the back of the head and a ribbon-like dorsal fin that runs the length of its back, giving it an appearance similar to an eel.  It possess electrocytes: specialized organs that produce an electric current, allowing it to deliver a stunning jolt.  A full-grown specimen measures 9 to 13 feet long.

Monster Tags: Misc Creature

Habitat: Swamp

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