Swordfish

A proud fin flares along the spine of this large, sleek fish, its head coming to a spearlike point.

Swordfish (CR 2)

Large Animal (Aquatic)
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Low-Light Vision; Perception +10

Speed: Swim 70 feet
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 14, touch 11, flat-footed 12 (+3 armor, +2 Dex, -1 size, +0 natural)
Hit Points: 22 (4d8+4)
Saving Throws: Fort +5, Ref +6, Will +2

Offense

Melee: gore +5 (1d8+3)
Reach: 10 feet

Special Attacks: piercing rush

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
15 (+2)	14 (+2)	13 (+1)	1 (-5)	12 (+1)	2 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +3
CMB +6
CMD 18

Feats: Skill Focus (Swim), Weapon Focus (gore)

Skills: Perception +10, Swim +18

• Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception

Languages:

Special Abilities

Piercing Rush (Ex)

When a swordfish uses its gore attack after swimming at least 10 feet, including on a charge, it adds two times its strength bonus on damage rolls.

Ecology

Environment: Any Ocean
Organization: solitary or pair
Treasure: none


Swordfish are among the fastest and most efficient predators in the sea, and can grow to lengths of almost 15 feet and weigh up to 1,500 pounds.