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Fire Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 9 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

18 (plate)

162 (13d12+78)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Giants

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus -1

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

Dexterity +3 Constitution +10 Charisma +5

Skills

Athletics +11 Perception +6

Languages

Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Environments

Desert Mountain Plane of Fire Underworld Urban

Actions

Greatsword

Cost 1

+11 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 6d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (6d6 + 7) slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The giant makes two greatsword attacks.

Rock

Cost 1

+11 to hit, range 60/240 ft (18.3/73.2 m). Hit: 4d10 thunder damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

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

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Fire Giant

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

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.