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Duffel Crab

Large Monstrosity · Unaligned · CR 3

  • Monstrosity
  • Large
  • Tier 1

Duffel Crab, CR 3, fills the large monstrosity role with unaligned disposition. Encounter regions: coastal and underwater. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 3.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
3
Type
Monstrosity
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
30, swim 30
Habitats
Coastal, Underwater
Sources
Tome of Beasts 3

Ecology

Duffel Crab is a magical creature outside the normal ecological taxonomy — too constructed to be a beast, too natural to be an aberration. It is most often found in coastal regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Duffel Crab is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. 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

Duffel Crab is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 3 (2022). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 3 monstersAll MonstrositysCoastalUnderwater

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Frequently Asked Questions about Duffel Crab

What is the challenge rating of Duffel Crab?
Duffel Crab is rated CR 3. The rating fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
What type of creature is Duffel Crab?
The bestiary type for Duffel Crab is monstrosity, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Duffel Crab live?
The published habitats for Duffel Crab: Coastal, Underwater.
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