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Void Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 11 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

14 (natural armor)

210 (20d12+80)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 7200

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 10

Saving Throws

Constitution +8 Wisdom +4 Charisma +6

Skills

Arcana +8 History +8 Investigation +8

Languages

Common, Draconic, Giant

Traits

Spellcasting

The void giant is an 11th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). The void giant has the following wizard spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): chill touch, light, mending, shocking grasp
1st Level (4 slots): comprehend languages, magic missile, shield
2nd Level (3 slots): crown of madness, mirror image, scorching ray
3rd Level (3 slots): counterspell, fly, lightning bolt
4th Level (3 slots): confusion, ice storm, phantasmal killer
5th Level (2 slots): cone of cold, dominate person
6th Level (1 slot): disintegrate

Void Casting

As a bonus action, the void giant can infuse a spell with void magic. One creature that is hit by that spell or who fails a saving throw against that spell is stunned until the end of the creature's next turn.

Actions

Multiattack

The void giant makes two slam attacks.

Slam

+11 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d8+7 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Magic Absorption

If the void giant succeeds on a saving throw against an enemy spell, the void giant doesn't suffer the effects of that spell. If it uses Void Casting on its next turn, the void giant can affect all creatures hit by its spell or who fail a saving throw against its spell instead of just one creature.

About Void Giant

Void Giant is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 210 hit points (derived from 20d12+80).

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

GM Tips: Using Void Giant

1 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Void Giant

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 13,200 XP
Hard: 19,800 XP
Deadly: 26,400 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 Void Giant?: Void Giant has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Void Giant?: Void Giant is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Void Giant speak?: Void Giant can communicate in Common, Draconic, Giant.