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Crocodile

Large · Beast · CR 1/2 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

13 (2d10 + 2)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Animals

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +2 Dexterity +0 Constitution +3 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Skills

Stealth +2

Traits

Hold Breath

The crocodile can hold its breath for 1 hour.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+2 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 12). While Grappled, the target has the Restrained condition.

About Crocodile

Crocodile is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 13 hit points (derived from 2d10 + 2).

GM Tips: Using Crocodile

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Crocodile

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Crocodile?: Crocodile has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Crocodile?: Crocodile is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.