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Giant Constrictor Snake

Huge · Beast · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

52 (7d12+7)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2

Actions

Bite

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8+4) piercing damage.

Constrict

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends the target is restrained and the snake can't constrict a different target.

About Giant Constrictor Snake

Giant Constrictor Snake is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 7d12+7).

GM Tips: Using Giant Constrictor Snake

2 tips available

When using Giant Constrictor Snake in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Giant Constrictor Snake

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Giant Constrictor Snake?: Giant Constrictor Snake has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Giant Constrictor Snake?: Giant Constrictor Snake is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.