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Giant Ant

Large · Beast · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

14 (natural armor)

52 (7d10 + 14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

-1

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

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

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 9

Traits

Keen Smell

The giant ant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Bite

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the giant ant can't Bite a different target.

Multiattack

The giant ant makes one Bite attack and one Sting attack.

Sting

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage. The target must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 11 (2d10) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Giant Ant

Giant Ant is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 7d10 + 14).

GM Tips: Using Giant Ant

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Giant Ant

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Giant Ant?: Giant Ant has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Giant Ant?: Giant Ant is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.