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Killer Whale

Source: Monster Manual p. 331. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules (2014)

title: Killer Whale
![](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/token/killer-whale.webp#token)
*Huge beast, Unaligned*
 
- **Armor Class** 12 (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 90 (`12d12 + 12`) 
- **Speed** swim 60 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|19 (+4)|10 (+0)|13 (+1)| 3 (-4)|12 (+1)| 7 (-2)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** [Perception](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Perception) +3
- **Senses** [blindsight](Mechanics/CLI/rules/senses.md#Blindsight) 120 ft., passive Perception 13
- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 3
 
## Traits
 
***Echolocation.*** The whale can't use its blindsight while [deafened](Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Deafened).
 
***Hold Breath.*** The whale can hold its breath for 30 minutes.
 
***Keen Hearing.*** The whale has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Perception)) checks that rely on hearing.
 
## Actions
 
***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* `+6` to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 21 (`5d6 + 4`) piercing damage.

Environment

underwater