Crab Swarm

A writhing mass of clacking shells and snapping pincers rushes from the surf, their spider-like legs twitching across the sand.

Crab Swarm (CR 4)

Diminutive Vermin (Aquatic, Swarm)
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet; Perception +0

Speed: 30 feet, Swim 20 feet
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 18, touch 16, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +2 natural, +4 size)
Hit Points: 38 (7d8+7)
Saving Throws: Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2
Immunity: mind-affecting effects, swarm traits, weapon damage

Offense

Melee: swarm (2d6)
Reach: 0 feet

Special Attacks: Distraction (DC 14)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
1 (-5)	14 (+2)	13 (+1)	-	10 (+0)	2 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +5
CMB -
CMD -

Feats:

Skills: Swim +10

• Racial Modifiers: uses Dex to modify Swim

Languages:

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Any Aquatic
Organization: solitary, pair, or wave (3-8 swarms)
Treasure: none


Crab swarms contain over a thousand normal-sized crabs that rush over their victims, plucking flesh with thousands of pinching claws.

Some fishermen claim tides and phases of the moon cause these creatures to swarm as they do.