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Cave Giant Shaman

Huge · Giant · CR 14 · Chaotic Evil

Armor Class
16 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
207 (18d12+90)
Challenge Rating CR
14

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
27
+8
DEX
10
+0
CON
20
+5
INT
10
+0
WIS
15
+2
CHA
21
+5

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Huge
Type Giant
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 11500
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

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)
Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Constitution +10 Wisdom +7

Skills

Arcana +5 Athletics +13 Perception +7 Survival +7

Languages

Common, Giant

Traits

Spellcasting

The cave giant shaman is a 14th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). The shaman has the following wizard spells prepared:

  • Cantrips (At Will): acid splash, mage hand, mending, prestidigitation, shocking grasp
  • 1st Level (4 slots): burning hands, expeditious retreat, fog cloud, shield
  • 2nd Level (3 slots): enlarge/reduce, shatter, spider climb, web
  • 3rd Level (3 slots): gaseous form, haste, lightning bolt, water breathing
  • 4th Level (3 slots): ice storm, polymorph, wall of fire
  • 5th Level (2 slots): cloudkill, insect plague
  • 6th Level (1 slots): disintegrate
  • 7th Level (1 slots): reverse gravity

Sunlight Petrification

If the cave giant shaman starts its turn in sunlight, it takes 20 radiant damage. While in sunlight, it moves at half speed and has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. If the giant is reduced to 0 hp while in sunlight, it is petrified.

Actions

Club

+13 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d4+8 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d4 + 8) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

The cave giant shaman makes two attacks: one with its club and one with its tusks.

Rock

+13 to hit, range 60/240 ft (18.3/73.2 m). Hit: 4d10+8 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one creature. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 8) bludgeoning damage.

Tusks

+13 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 4d6+8 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d6 + 8) slashing damage, and, if the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

About Cave Giant Shaman

Cave Giant Shaman is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 14. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 207 hit points (derived from 18d12+90).

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

GM Tips: Using Cave Giant Shaman

2 tips available

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

  • Boss Encounter: Suitable for climactic moments
  • Multi-phase Battle: Plan dramatic tension with multiple phases

Player Guide: Facing Cave Giant Shaman

2 strategies available

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

  • Major Threat: Prepare for epic battle
  • Resource Management: Conserve powerful abilities

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 14.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 18 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 21,000 XP
  • Hard: 31,500 XP
  • Deadly: 42,000 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 Cave Giant Shaman?
Cave Giant Shaman has a Challenge Rating of 14, making it appropriate for parties of level 14.0.
What type of creature is Cave Giant Shaman?
Cave Giant Shaman is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Cave Giant Shaman speak?
Cave Giant Shaman can communicate in Common, Giant.

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