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Snow Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 5 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

138 (12d12+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Neutral

XP 1800

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

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Constitution +8 Wisdom +5

Skills

Athletics +7 Stealth +4 Survival +5

Languages

Common, Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

grappled, restrained

Traits

Snow Camouflage

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

Snow Regeneration

The snow giant regains 5 hp at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hp and it is in snowy terrain.

Actions

Club

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d4+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (3d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Giant Snowball

+7 to hit, range 60/240 ft (18.3/73.2 m). Hit: 3d6+4 plus 1d8 cold damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) cold damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity save or be blinded until the end of its next turn.

Multiattack

The snow giant makes two club attacks.

About Snow Giant

Snow Giant is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 138 hit points (derived from 12d12+60).

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

GM Tips: Using Snow Giant

2 tips available

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

Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.
Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Snow Giant

2 strategies available

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

Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.
Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

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 Snow Giant?: Snow Giant has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Snow Giant?: Snow Giant is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Snow Giant speak?: Snow Giant can communicate in Common, Giant.