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Frost Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 8 · Neutral Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

15 (natural armor)

149 (13d12 + 65)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 3900

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 13

Saving Throws

Strength +6 Dexterity -1 Constitution +8 Intelligence -1 Wisdom +3 Charisma +4

Skills

Athletics +9 Perception +3

Languages

Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Actions

Frost Axe

Cost 1

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d12+6 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 10 ft. 19 (2d12 + 6) Slashing damage plus 9 (2d8) Cold damage.

Great Bow

Cost 1

+9 to hit, range 150/600 ft (45.7/182.9 m). Hit: 2d10+6 piercing damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +9, range 150/600 ft. 17 (2d10 + 6) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Cold damage, and the target's Speed decreases by 10 feet until the end of its next turn.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The giant makes two attacks, using Frost Axe or Great Bow in any combination.

Bonus Actions

War Cry

The giant or one creature of its choice that can see or hear it gains 16 (2d10 + 5) Temporary Hit Points and has Advantage on attack rolls until the start of the giant's next turn.

About Frost Giant

Frost Giant is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 149 hit points (derived from 13d12 + 65).

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

GM Tips: Using Frost Giant

1 tips available

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

Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.

Player Guide: Facing Frost Giant

1 strategies available

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

Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Frost Giant?: Frost Giant has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Frost Giant?: Frost Giant is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Frost Giant speak?: Frost Giant can communicate in Giant.