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Crab

Small · Beast · CR 0 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

11 (natural armor)

3 (1d4 + 1)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

-1

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Animals

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 9

Saving Throws

Strength -2 Dexterity +0 Constitution +1 Intelligence -5 Wisdom -1 Charisma -4

Skills

Stealth +2

Traits

Amphibious

The crab can breathe air and water.

Actions

Claw

Cost 1

Melee Attack Roll: +2, reach 5 ft. 1 Bludgeoning damage.

About Crab

Crab is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 3 hit points (derived from 1d4 + 1).

GM Tips: Using Crab

1 tips available

When using Crab in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Crab

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Crab?: Crab has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Crab?: Crab is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.