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Cacus Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Creature Codex

16 (natural armor)

138 (12d12+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2300

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 15

Saving Throws

Strength +8 Constitution +8 Wisdom +5

Skills

Perception +5 Survival +5

Languages

Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Traits

Final Breath

When the cacus giant dies, it exhales a final breath of divine essence in a gout of intense fire. Each creature within 5 feet of it must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Actions

Fire Breath

Recharge 4–6

The cacus giant exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Greatclub

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d8+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

The cacus giant makes two greatclub attacks.

Rock

+8 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 4d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (4d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

About Cacus Giant

Cacus Giant is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 138 hit points (derived from 12d12+60).

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

GM Tips: Using Cacus Giant

1 tips available

When using Cacus 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 Cacus 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 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Cacus Giant?: Cacus Giant has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Cacus Giant?: Cacus Giant is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Cacus Giant speak?: Cacus Giant can communicate in Giant.