FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Cold Saltwater Surface])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Cold Saltwater Depths])

FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Temperate Saltwater Surface])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Temperate Saltwater Depths])

FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Tropical Saltwater Surface], [Tropical Saltwater Depths])

NO. APPEARING: 1-8
ARMOR CLASS: 6
MOVE: // 24"
HIT DICE: 1+1, 2+2, or 3+3
% IN LAIR: Nil
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 2-12, 3-12, or 4-16
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Animal
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: M to L (2+2 or 3+3)
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: II | 35 + 3

SAVES, 1+1 HD: 14.15.16.17.17
SAVES, 2+2 HD: 13.14.15.16.16
SAVES, 3+3 HD: 13.14.15.16.16

These hardy fish are common to salt water.
They are FAST and generally
nonaggressive, fleeing rather than fighting. However, if attacked, maddened,
or controlled or trained, they will USE their long, bony "sword" as
a fearsome weapon. Swordfish of smaller size are typically kept as pets
and used as guards by aquatic elves and dolphin communities.