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Stone Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 7 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

17 (natural armor)

126 (11d12+55)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Giants

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Neutral

XP 2900

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Constitution +8 Wisdom +4

Skills

Athletics +12 Perception +4

Languages

Giant

Environments

Hills Mountain Plane of Earth Underworld

Traits

Stone Camouflage

The giant has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.

Actions

Greatclub

Cost 1

+9 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 3d8 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The giant makes two greatclub 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. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Reactions

Rock Catching

If a rock or similar object is hurled at the giant, the giant can, with a successful DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, catch the missile and take no bludgeoning damage from it.

About Stone Giant

Stone Giant is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from 11d12+55).

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

GM Tips: Using Stone Giant

2 tips available

When using Stone 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 Stone 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 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Stone Giant?: Stone Giant has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Stone Giant?: Stone Giant is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Stone Giant speak?: Stone Giant can communicate in Giant.