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Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile

Medium · Humanoid · CR 3 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

58 (9d8+18)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

Common (can't speak in crocodile form)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

nonmagic bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing attacks not made with silvered weapons

Traits

Hold Breath (Crocodile or Hybrid Form Only)

Can hold its breath for 15 min.

Bonus Actions

Change Shape

Transforms into a Large crocodile or into a crocodile-humanoid hybrid or back into its true form which is Humanoid. Its stats other than size are the same in each form. Any equipment worn/carried isn't transformed. Reverts to its true form if it dies.

About Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile

Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 58 hit points (derived from 9d8+18).

Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile has communication capabilities including Common (can't speak in crocodile form). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile

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When using Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile 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 Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile

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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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile?: Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile?: Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile speak?: Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile can communicate in Common (can't speak in crocodile form).