---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/swamp
- monster/environment/urban
- monster/size/large
- monster/type/beast
aliases: ["Crocodile"]
---
# Crocodile
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Crocodile
![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/crocodile.png#token)
*Large beast, Unaligned*

- **Armor Class** 12  (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 19 (`3d10 + 3`)
- **Speed** 20 ft., swim 30 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|15 (+2)|10 (+0)|13 (+1)| 2 (-4)|10 (+0)| 5 (-3)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Stealth +2
- **Senses** passive Perception 10

- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 1/2

## Traits

***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](rules/conditions.md#grappled) (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the target is [restrained](rules/conditions.md#restrained), and the crocodile can't bite another target
```
^statblock

## Environment

swamp, urban