Shockscale Perch (5e Creature)

Shockscale Perch

Tiny beast, unaligned Armor Class 12 Hit Points 7 (2d4 + 2) Speed 0 ft., swim 30 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 2 (-4) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 1 (-5) 7 (-2) 2 (-4) Skills Stealth +4 Proficiency Bonus +2 Damage Immunities lightning Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages — Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Electrified Scales. A creature that touches the perch or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 1 lightning damage. Water Breathing. The perch can only breathe underwater. ACTIONS Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage. Electrical Discharge (Recharge 6). The perch releases a burst of electricity in a 5-foot radius around itself. Each creature in that area must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 5 (2d4) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

The shockscale perch is a small fish that measures up to 1 foot in length. Its body is covered in iridescent scales that can generate a mild electric charge, which it uses to stun prey and defend itself from predators. The shockscale perch has a slim, agile body that allows it to swim swiftly and make quick turns.

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