Giant Crustacean
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Size/Type | Huge Vermin (Aquatic) |
| Hit Dice | 6d8+24 (51 hp) |
| Initiative | +1 |
| Speed | 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class | 19 (-2 size, +1 Dex, +10 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 18 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +4/+17 |
| Attack | Claws +7 melee (1d8+5) |
| Full Attack | 2 claws +7 melee (1d8+5) |
| Space/Reach | 15 ft./10 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Constrict 1d8+5, improved grab |
| Special Qualities | Darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., simple anatomy, water dependent, underwater movement, vermin traits |
| Saves | Fort +9, Ref +3, Will +2 |
| Abilities | Str 21, Dex 13, Con 19, Int ―, Wis 10, Cha 2 |
| Skills | Climb +5* |
| Feats | ― |
| Environment | Temperate aquatic |
| Organization | Solitary, cluster (2–5), or mass (6–11) |
| Challenge Rating | 5 |
| Treasure | None |
| Advancement | 7–10 HD (Huge), 11–19 HD (Gargantuan) |
| Level Adjustment | ― |
Description
These marine crustaceans have multiple legs, a thick shell, and a pair of massive pincers. They dwell in shallow waters or along beaches, feeding on the morsels brought in by the tide.
Combat
When threatened they will wield their claws in a threatening manner, and use them to grapple their foe and apply a powerful pinch. They will drag a surface dweller underwater to drown.
Constrict (Ex): A giant crustacean deals automatic pincer damage with a successful grapple check.
Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a giant crustacean must hit with its claw attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can constrict.
Simple Anatomy (Ex): Due to the simple, redundant anatomy of a giant crustacean, there is a 50% chance to ignore any additional damage from a critical hit or sneak attack.
Water Dependent (Ex): Giant crustaceans can survive out of the water for 1 hour per 2 points of Constitution.
Underwater Movement (Ex): Giant crustaceans can not swim and will immediately sink to the bottom. They can move across the bottom at their base land speed.
Skills: *While underwater giant crustaceans gain a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks. They can take 10 on underwater Climb checks, even if threatened or distracted.