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Snake, Giant Constrictor

Huge · Beast · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-4

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 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +2 Constitution +1 Intelligence -5 Wisdom +0 Charisma -4

Languages

Actions

Bite

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (2d6+3) piercing damage.

Constrict

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 12 (2d8+3) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends, the creature is restrained, and the snake can't Constrict another target.

Multiattack

The snake makes one Bite attack and one Constrict attack, or it makes two Bite attacks.

Bonus Actions

Crush

One creature grappled by the snake must succeed on a DC 14 STR or take 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage and begin suffocating. The creature continues suffocating until the grapple ends.

About Snake, Giant Constrictor

Snake, Giant Constrictor 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 63 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Snake, Giant Constrictor

1 tips available

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

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 Snake, Giant Constrictor

1 strategies available

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

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 Snake, Giant Constrictor?: Snake, Giant Constrictor has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Snake, Giant Constrictor?: Snake, Giant Constrictor is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Snake, Giant Constrictor speak?: Snake, Giant Constrictor can communicate in -.