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Frost Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 8 · Neutral Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

15 (patchwork armor)

138 (12d12+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Giants

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus -1

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

Constitution +8 Wisdom +3 Charisma +4

Skills

Athletics +9 Perception +3

Languages

Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Environments

Arctic or Tundra Mountain Shadowfell

Actions

Greataxe

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (3d12 + 6) slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The giant makes two greataxe attacks.

Rock

Cost 1

+9 to hit, range 60/240 ft (18.3/73.2 m). Hit: 4d10 thunder damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

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 138 hit points (derived from 12d12+60).

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

GM Tips: Using Frost Giant

2 tips available

When using Frost 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 Frost 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 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.