# [Beast of the Sea](Rules\Source\bestiary\beast/beast-of-the-sea-xphb.md)
*Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 124*
```statblock
"name": "Beast of the Sea (XPHB)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "beast"
"alignment": "Neutral"
"ac_class": "13 plus your Wisdom modifier"
"modifier": !!int "2"
"stats":
- !!int "14"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "15"
- !!int "8"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "11"
"speed": "5 ft., swim 60 ft."
"senses": "[Darkvision](/Rules/Source/senses.md#Darkvision) 90 ft., passive Perception\
\ 12"
"languages": "understands the languages you know"
"traits":
- "desc": "The beast can breathe air and water."
"name": "Amphibious"
- "desc": "Add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check or saving throw the beast\
\ makes."
"name": "Primal Bond"
"actions":
- "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5\
\ ft. *Hit:* 1d6 + 2 plus your Wisdom modifier Bludgeoning or Piercing damage\
\ (your choice when you summon the beast), and the target has the [Grappled](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Grappled)\
\ condition (escape DC equals your spell save DC)."
"name": "Beast's Strike"
"source":
- "XPHB"
"image": "/Rules/Source/bestiary/beast/token/beast-of-the-sea-xphb.webp"
```
^statblock