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Alligator

Medium Beast · Unaligned · CR 1/4

  • Beast
  • Medium
  • Tier 1

Alligator at CR 1/4 is logged as a medium beast; alignment unaligned. Habitat: swamp. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 2.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
1/4
Type
Beast
Size
Medium
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
20, swim 30
Habitats
Swamp
Sources
Tome of Beasts 2

Ecology

Alligator is a non-magical animal, occupying a real ecological niche — predator, scavenger, herbivore, or pack member. It is most often found in swamp regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Alligator is driven by instinct — territory, hunger, fear, mating. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Alligator is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 2 (2020). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alligator

What is the challenge rating of Alligator?
Listed CR for Alligator: 1/4. Match it to a party that matches a tier-1 group in low-stakes encounters.
What type of creature is Alligator?
Alligator is classified as a beast in D&D 5e, medium size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Alligator live?
Alligator is at home in Swamp.
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