Crocodile — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

Q: What are Crocodile's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Crocodile has an Armor Class of 12 and 19 hit points (3d10+3).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Crocodile?

Crocodile is CR 1/2, worth 100 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Crocodile?

Crocodile is a large beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class12

Hit Points19 (3d10+3)

Speed20 ft., swim 20 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (100 XP)

STR

15

(+2)

DEX

10

(+0)

CON

13

(+1)

INT

2

(-4)

WIS

10

(+0)

CHA

5

(-3)

SkillsStealth +2

Sensespassive Perception 10

Special Abilities

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

Running Crocodile in an encounter

As a CR 1/2 threat worth 100 XP, Crocodile is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/2 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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