Crocodile, Dire

This reptilian behemoth, a crocodile of monstrous proportions, is large enough to swallow a horse in one tremendous bite.

Crocodile, Dire (CR 9)

Gargantuan Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +4
Senses: Low-Light Vision; Perception +14

Speed: 20 feet, Swim 30 feet (sprint)
Space: 20 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 21, touch 6, flat-footed 21 (+15 natural, -4 size)
Hit Points: 138 (12d8+84)
Saving Throws: Fort +15, Ref +8, Will +8

Offense

Melee: bite +18 (3d6+13/19-20 plus Grab) and tail slap +13 (4d8+6)
Reach: 15 feet

Special Attacks: death roll (3d6+19 plus trip), Swallow Whole (3d6+13, AC 16, 13 hp)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
37 (+13)	10 (+0)	25 (+7)	1 (-5)	14 (+2)	2 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +9
CMB +26 (+30 Grapple)
CMD 36 (40 vs. Trip)

Feats: Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Run, Skill Focus (Perception, Stealth)

Skills: Perception +14, Stealth +0 (+8 in water), Swim +21

• Racial Modifiers: +8 Stealth in water

Languages:

Special Qualities: Hold Breath

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Warm Rivers or Marshes
Organization: solitary, pair, or colony (3-6)
Treasure: none


The immense sarcosuchus, or dire crocodile, is an enormous predator capable of catching and eating prey as large as the largest dinosaurs.