Ichthian of the Sea

Medium ichthian

Armour Class	11 + DEX modifier + PB (natural armour)
HP	8 + (5 + CON modifier) × its Companion Level (the beast has a number of Hit Dice [d8s] equal to its Companion Level)
Speed	0m; Fly: 6m (hover); Swim: 20m

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	14 (+2)	15 (+2)	8 (-1)	14 (+2)	11 (+0)

Senses	Darkvision 20m, passive Perception 14
Languages	understands the languages you speak
Condition Immunities	Prone
Challenge	—
Proficiency Bonus (PB)	equals what is listed on the Animal Companion table

Passives

Amphibious. The ichthian can breathe both air and water.

Limited Hover. The ichthian can only hover a maximum of 1.5m above the ground.

Primal Bond. The ichthian can add its proficiency bonus to any ability check or saving throw that it makes.

Superior Sea Darkvision. While the ichthian is underwater, its Darkvision radius increases to 40m.

Actions

Binding Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: STR modifier + PB to hit, reach 2m, one target. Hit: 1d6 + STR modifier + PB PIERCE or BLUNT damage (your choice), and the target is

(escape DC equals 8 + PB + STR modifier). Until this grapple ends, the ichthian can't use this attack on another target.