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Fire Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 9 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

18 (natural armor)

162 (13d12 + 78)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Strength +7 Dexterity +3 Constitution +10 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +2 Charisma +5

Skills

Athletics +11 Perception +6

Languages

Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Actions

Flame Sword

Cost 1

+11 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 4d6+7 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 10 ft. 21 (4d6 + 7) Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) Fire damage.

Hammer Throw

Cost 1

+11 to hit, range 60/240 ft (18.3/73.2 m). Hit: 3d10+7 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +11, range 60/240 ft. 23 (3d10 + 7) Bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) Fire damage, and the target is pushed up to 15 feet straight away from the giant and has Disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The giant makes two attacks, using Flame Sword or Hammer Throw in any combination.

About Fire Giant

Fire Giant is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 162 hit points (derived from 13d12 + 78).

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

GM Tips: Using Fire Giant

1 tips available

When using Fire 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 Fire 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 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 Fire Giant?: Fire Giant has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Fire Giant?: Fire Giant is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Fire Giant speak?: Fire Giant can communicate in Giant.