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Cloud Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 9 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

14 (natural armor)

200 (16d12 + 96)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Neutral

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Hover Yes

Senses

Passive Perception 21

Saving Throws

Strength +8 Dexterity +0 Constitution +10 Intelligence +1 Wisdom +7 Charisma +3

Skills

Insight +7 Perception +11

Languages

Common, Giant

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The giant makes two attacks, using Thunderous Mace or Thundercloud in any combination. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Fog Cloud.

Spellcasting

Cost 1

The giant casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):

At Will: Detect Magic, Fog Cloud, Light
1/Day Each: Control Weather, Gaseous Form, Telekinesis

Thundercloud

Cost 1

+12 to hit, range 240 ft (73.2 m). Hit: 3d6+8 thunder damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +12, range 240 ft. 18 (3d6 + 8) Thunder damage, and the target has the Incapacitated condition until the end of its next turn.

Thunderous Mace

Cost 1

+12 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d8+8 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +12, reach 10 ft. 21 (3d8 + 8) Bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) Thunder damage.

Bonus Actions

Misty Step

The giant casts the Misty Step spell, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

About Cloud Giant

Cloud Giant is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 200 hit points (derived from 16d12 + 96).

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

GM Tips: Using Cloud Giant

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When using Cloud 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 Cloud 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 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Cloud Giant?: Cloud Giant has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Cloud Giant?: Cloud Giant is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Cloud Giant speak?: Cloud Giant can communicate in Common, Giant.