HANZAKI
Lore
The yokai Hanzaki is a gigantic Japanese salamander, the osanshouo. Unlike many supernatural creatures in Japanese folklore, this yokai almost exactly reproduces the anatomy of its real amphibian counterpart, but on a terrifying scale—up to 30 feet long and weighing many tons.
The name Hanzaki is known all over Japan; its root han-saku, “cut in half,” reflects the key myth of its phenomenal regeneration: the monster is said to survive even after being completely sliced in two. This resilience makes it a dreaded presence in deep waters, where it is known to snap at boats or nets, pulling unwary fishermen into the depths.
Stat block
Armor Class
15 (natural armor)
Hit Points
136 (13d12 + 52)
Speed
20 ft., swim 40 ft.
Saving Throws
Con +8, Wis +4
Skills
Perception +4, Stealth +3 (in water only)
Damage Resistances
poison
Damage Immunities
—
Condition Immunities
poisoned
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., blindsight 30 ft. (in water), passive Perception 14
Languages
—
Challenge
5 (1,800 XP)
