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Desert Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 9 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

17 (natural armor)

175 (14d12 + 84)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Neutral

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +0

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 18

Saving Throws

Strength +12 Constitution +10 Charisma +6

Skills

Perception +8 Stealth +4 Survival +8

Languages

Common, Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Traits

Desert Walk

Difficult terrain composed of sand or gravel doesn’t cost the desert giant extra movement.

Sand Camouflage

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

Actions

Falchion

+12 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 6d4+8 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (6d4 + 8) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The giant makes two Falchion attacks.

Rock

+12 to hit, range 60/240 ft (18.3/73.2 m). Hit: 4d10+8 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 8) bludgeoning damage.

About Desert Giant

Desert Giant is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 175 hit points (derived from 14d12 + 84).

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

GM Tips: Using Desert Giant

2 tips available

When using Desert 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 Desert 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 Desert Giant?: Desert Giant has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Desert Giant?: Desert Giant is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Desert Giant speak?: Desert Giant can communicate in Common, Giant.