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Stone Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 8 · Chaotic Evil

Armor Class
17
Hit Points and Hit Dice
126 (11d12+55)
Challenge Rating CR
8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
23
+6
DEX
14
+2
CON
20
+5
INT
10
+0
WIS
12
+1
CHA
10
+0

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Huge
Type Giant
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 3900
Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)
Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)
Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)
Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Strength +9 Dexterity +5 Constitution +8 Wisdom +4

Skills

Athletics +9 Perception +4 Stealth +5

Languages

Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances
acid
Condition Immunities
petrified

Traits

Camouflage

The giant has advantage on Stealth checks made to hide in rocky terrain.

Actions

Greatclub

+9 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 3d8+6 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature it makes a DC 19 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure.

Multiattack

The giant attacks twice with its greatclub or twice with rocks.

Rock

+9 to hit, range 60/240 ft (18.3/73.2 m). Hit: 4d6+6 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (4d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature it makes a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a failure it is pushed 10 feet away from the giant and knocked prone. In lieu of a rock the giant can throw a grappled Medium or smaller creature up to 30 feet. On a hit the target and the thrown creature both take 15 (3d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage. On a miss only the thrown creature takes the damage. The thrown creature falls prone in an unoccupied space 5 feet from the target.

Bonus Actions

Grab

One creature within 5 feet makes a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, it is grappled (escape DC 17). Until this grapple ends, the giant can't grab another target, and it makes greatclub attacks with advantage against the grappled target.

Reactions

Rock Catching

If a rock or other Small or larger projectile is hurled or fired at the giant, the giant makes a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. On a success, the giant catches the projectile, takes no bludgeoning or piercing damage from it, and is not pushed or knocked prone by it.

About Stone Giant

Stone Giant is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from 11d12+55).

Stone Giant has communication capabilities including Giant. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Stone Giant

1 tips available

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

  • Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Stone Giant

1 strategies available

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

  • Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 7,200 XP
  • Hard: 10,800 XP
  • Deadly: 14,400 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 Stone Giant?
Stone Giant has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Stone Giant?
Stone Giant is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Stone Giant speak?
Stone Giant can communicate in Giant.

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