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Laestrigonian Giant

Large · Giant · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Creature Codex

13 (natural armor)

95 (10d10+40)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Giant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

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 10

Languages

Common, Giant

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or contract a disease. Until the disease is cured, the target can't regain hp except by magical means, and the target's hp maximum decreases by 3 (1d6) every 24 hours. If the target's hp maximum drops to 0 as a result of this disease, the target dies.

Greatclub

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

The Laestrigonian giant makes one greatclub attack and one bite attack.

Rock

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

About Laestrigonian Giant

Laestrigonian Giant is a large giant with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 95 hit points (derived from 10d10+40).

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

GM Tips: Using Laestrigonian Giant

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Laestrigonian Giant

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Laestrigonian Giant?: Laestrigonian Giant has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Laestrigonian Giant?: Laestrigonian Giant is a Large Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Laestrigonian Giant speak?: Laestrigonian Giant can communicate in Common, Giant.