Crab

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.

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/skills.md#Stealth) +2
- **Senses** [Blindsight](/Mechanics/CLI/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

Sources

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