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Giant Frilled Lizard

Large · Beast · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

16 (natural armor)

105 (14d10+28)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Athletics +8 Perception +4

Traits

Intimidating Charge

When a giant frilled lizard charges, it hisses ferociously, extends its neck frills, and darts forward on its hind legs, increasing its walking speed to 50 feet for that round. In addition, the creature charged must succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw or be frightened for 1d6 rounds. The creature can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6+4 plus 4d4 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 10 (4d4) poison damage.

Multiattack

The giant frilled lizard makes one bite attack and one tail attack.

Tail

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d8+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

About Giant Frilled Lizard

Giant Frilled Lizard is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d10+28).

GM Tips: Using Giant Frilled Lizard

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Giant Frilled Lizard

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Giant Frilled Lizard?: Giant Frilled Lizard has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Giant Frilled Lizard?: Giant Frilled Lizard is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.