Sand Crab (creature)

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Bestiary  Sand Crab

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Sand Crab
Small beast, chaotic evil Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Heart Points 10 (3d6) Speed 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
STR 8 (-1)	DEX 11 (+0)	CON 11 (+0)	INT 1 (-5)	WIS 8 (-1)	CHA 2 (-4)
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)			Proficiency Bonus +2
Challenge Alternatives 0, 1/4, 2
Amphibious. The sand crab can breathe air and water. Crabwalk Dash. The sand crab can use its bonus action to Dash, but only if it didn't use this bonus action on its last turn.
Actions Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage. Sand Scoop. The sand crab burrows up to 10 feet through loose sand.

“	“A crab with large pincers found near bodies of water. [...] Sand crabs do a fair amount of damage and require caution if approached.”
	— Encyclopedia

These small, monstrous crabs are found on many beaches from seas to rivers. Despite being not much smaller than a normal crab, their comparatively massive pincers can pack an incredible punch. Worse, they aggressively chase down seemingly anyone that wanders into their sandy domain.
     Sand crabs have an easier time walking sideways—like typical crabs—but have a strangely hard time turning around. It's surprisingly easy to evade them with a little know-how.
     Environment: Coastal, Lake

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• There are a few different smaller crabs in Hyrule with different stat blocks and challenge ratings: 0, 1/4, and 2
• Lobarrier (creature), a Large crab-like monster with an almost impenetrable guard
• Crayk (creature), a Huge hermit crab boss monster that can turn invisible at will