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Crab

Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 351, Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 348. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)

Animals

Use these stat blocks to represent the creatures they’re named for or other similar creatures. For example, the Panther stat block can also represent a mountain lion, while the Giant Goat stat block might represent a buffalo. Any of these stat blocks might also serve as fantastical animals with distinctive names and cosmetic details unique to your D&D adventures.

Gallery

title: Crab
![](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/token/crab-xmm.webp#token)
*Tiny beast, Unaligned*
 
- **Armor Class** 11 
- **Hit Points** 3 (`1d4 + 1`) 
- **Speed** 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| 6 (-2)|11 (+0)|12 (+1)| 1 (-5)| 8 (-1)| 2 (-4)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** [Stealth](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Stealth) +2
- **Senses** [Blindsight](Mechanics/CLI/rules/senses.md#Blindsight) 30 ft., passive Perception 9
- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 0
 
## Traits
 
***Amphibious.*** The crab can breathe air and water.
 
## Actions
 
***Claw.*** *Melee Attack Roll:* `+2`, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 1 Bludgeoning damage.

Environment

coastal, underwater