Crocodile

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Basic Information

Anatomy

Crocodiles have a tough hide that provides them with protection during combat (i.e. natural armor). A crocodile can bite and grapple with its mouth. ^{[1] [2]}

Ecology and Habitats

Crocodiles typically live near water, can swim, and can hold their breath for 15 minutes. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ^Monster Manual - 5e (2014), p.320.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.122.

Contents

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Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Crocodile

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Hit Points 19 ( 3d10 + 3 )

Speed 20 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR

15 +2

DEX

10 +0

CON

13 +1

INT

2 -4

WIS

10 +0

CHA

5 -3

Skills Stealth +2

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages —

Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Hold Breath. The crocodile can hold its breath for 15 minutes.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 ( 1d10 + 2 ) piercing damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the crocodile can’t bite another target.

Suggested Terrain coastal, swamp, urban

Sources Monster Manual - 5e , D&D Basic Rules