Wild Shape form · 2024 and 2014 rules
Killer Whale
Killer Whale is a CR 3 Huge Beast that can swim 60 ft. In the 2024 rules, only a Circle of the Moon druid can take it, from level 9. In the 2014 rules, only a Circle of the Moon druid can take it, from level 9.
2024 rules · 5.5e
In the 2024 rules, only a Circle of the Moon druid can take it, from level 9.
- Armor Class
- 16 (13 + WIS)Circle Forms beats the beast’s 12
- Hit Points
- Your own + 27 temporary3 × level when you transform
- Attacks
- Bite +6, 5d6+4The beast’s own bonuses, as printed
With Wisdom 16, at the first level a Moon druid can use it with Circle Forms.
Killer Whale
Huge Beast · CR 3
- Swim
- Blindsight
Armor Class12
Hit Points90 (12d12+12) A druid never takes this pool in the 2024 rules: Wild Shape gives temporary hit points instead.
Speed5 ft, Swim 60 ft
- STR19+4
- DEX14+2
- CON13+1
You keep your own Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma, and your skill and saving throw proficiencies.
SensesBlindsight 120 ft., Passive Perception 13
SkillsPerception +3, Stealth +4
Traits
Hold Breath. The whale can hold its breath for 30 minutes.
Actions
Bite
Melee attack: d20 +6 · Reach 5 ft.
Damage: 5d6+4 Piercing (average 21)
2014 rules · 5e
In the 2014 rules, only a Circle of the Moon druid can take it, from level 9. In the 2014 rules swimming forms open up at level 4, whatever the Circle.
- Armor Class
- 12 (natural armor)The beast’s own armor
- Hit Points
- 90 (12d12+12)The beast’s pool. At 0 you change back, and leftover damage carries to your own
- Attacks
- Bite +6, 5d6+4The beast’s own bonuses, as printed
In the 2014 rules the beast’s Armor Class and hit points are the same for every Circle.
Killer Whale
Huge Beast · CR 3
- Swim
- Keen Senses
- Blindsight
Armor Class12 (natural armor)
Hit Points90 (12d12+12) In the 2014 rules this pool is yours while transformed.
Speed0 ft, Swim 60 ft
- STR19+4
- DEX10+0
- CON13+1
You keep your own Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma, and your skill and saving throw proficiencies.
SensesBlindsight 120 ft., Passive Perception 13
SkillsPerception +3
Traits
Echolocation. The whale can’t use its blindsight while deafened.
Hold Breath. The whale can hold its breath for 30 minutes.
Keen Hearing. The whale has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.
Actions
Bite
Melee attack: d20 +6 · Reach 5 ft.
Damage: 5d6+4 Piercing (average 21)
Stat blocks from SRD 5.2.1 and SRD 5.1 (CC BY 4.0), with the official 2014 errata where it applies. Circle of the Moon rules are summarized from the Player’s Handbook. Armor Class and hit points are worked out by the same rules engine as the Beastform app.