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Goat, Giant

Large · Beast · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

11 (natural armor)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +0

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 11

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +0 Constitution +1 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

prone

Traits

Charge

If the goat moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a Ram attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 STR save or be knocked prone.

Actions

Ram

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4+3) bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Terrifying Scream

When the goat takes damage, it can release a high-pitched scream, frightening creatures within 10 feet of it. Each creature in that area that can hear the scream must succeed on a DC 13 WIS save or be frightened until the end of its next turn. A creature frightened in this way can't be frightened by this goat's Terrifying Scream again for the next 24 hours.

About Goat, Giant

Goat, Giant is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 25 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Goat, Giant

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Goat, Giant

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Goat, Giant?: Goat, Giant has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Goat, Giant?: Goat, Giant is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Goat, Giant speak?: Goat, Giant can communicate in -.