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Thin Giant

Huge · Giant · CR 9 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

16 (natural armor)

168 (16d12+64)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +3

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Constitution +8 Wisdom +5

Skills

Perception +5 Stealth +11

Languages

Common, Deep Speech, Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, necrotic

Condition Immunities

exhaustion

Traits

Contortionist

The thin giant can contort its body into unnatural positions, allowing it to easily move through any opening large enough for a Medium creature. It can squeeze through any opening large enough for a Small creature. The giant’s destination must still have suitable room to accommodate its volume.

Actions

Claw

+10 to hit, reach 20 ft (6.1 m). Hit: 2d6+6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.

Consuming Bite

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+6 plus 2d6 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage. The target's hp maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the giant regains hp equal to that amount. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hp maximum to 0.

Multiattack

The thin giant makes three melee attacks, but it can use its Consuming Bite only once.

About Thin Giant

Thin Giant is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 168 hit points (derived from 16d12+64).

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

GM Tips: Using Thin Giant

2 tips available

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