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Giant Lizard

Large · Beast · CR 1/4 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

19 (3d10 + 3)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Animals

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +2 Dexterity +3 Constitution +1 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Traits

Spider Climb

The lizard can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+2 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage.

About Giant Lizard

Giant Lizard is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 19 hit points (derived from 3d10 + 3).

GM Tips: Using Giant Lizard

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 40 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Giant Lizard

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 40 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Giant Lizard?: Giant Lizard has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Giant Lizard?: Giant Lizard is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.