Dungeons & Dragons Subnautical Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Subnautical.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

A Subnautical in Dungeons & Dragons is not an official term, but it likely refers to an underwater-themed character, creature, or adventure setting. In D&D, aquatic campaigns explore the depths of oceans, seas, and sunken ruins, featuring unique challenges such as pressure, limited oxygen, and hostile marine life.

Players can create subnautical characters using aquatic races like Tritons, Sea Elves, or Locathah, which possess natural swimming abilities and water-breathing traits. Some subclasses also fit the theme, such as the Circle of the Sea druid, Oath of the Open Sea paladin, or Fathomless warlock, each offering abilities suited for underwater exploration.

Underwater combat differs from land-based fights, as melee weapon attacks suffer disadvantage unless using specific weapons like spears or tridents. Movement is slower unless the character has a swim speed, and spells with fire effects generally fail. Spells like Water Breathing, Control Water, and Freedom of Movement become essential for survival and mobility beneath the waves.

Encounters in a subnautical setting may include deep-sea creatures like aboleths, krakens, or merrow, as well as ancient sunken civilizations or submerged dungeons filled with treasure and danger. Thematic adventures might revolve around lost artifacts, warring aquatic factions, or mysterious rifts leading to the Elemental Plane of Water.

For Dungeon Masters, running a subnautical campaign requires adapting environmental hazards, visibility rules, and underwater travel mechanics. Whether exploring shipwrecks, battling monstrous leviathans, or uncovering eldritch secrets hidden in the abyss, a subnautical D&D experience offers a distinct, immersive twist on traditional adventuring.