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Abaasy

Huge · Giant · CR 8 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

18 (armor scraps, Dual Shields)

126 (11d12+55)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 3900

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common, Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Traits

Armored Berserker

The pain caused by the iron plates bolted to its body keep it on the edge of madness. Whenever it starts its turn with 60 hp or fewer roll a d6. On a 6 it goes berserk. While berserk has resistance to B/P/S damage. On each of its turns while berserk it attacks nearest creature it can see. If no creature is near enough to move to and attack attacks an object with preference for object smaller than itself. Once it goes berserk continues to do so until destroyed or regains all its hp.

Dual Shields

Carries two shields which together give it a +3 bonus to its AC (included in its AC).

Poor Depth Perception

Has disadvantage on attack rolls vs. a target more than 30' away from it.

Actions

Iron Axe

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, 10 ft., one target, 18 (3d8+5) slashing damage.

Multiattack

Three melee attacks only one of which can be a Shield Shove. If it uses two hands to make a Spear attack it can't make an Iron Axe attack that turn.

About Abaasy

Abaasy is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from 11d12+55).

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

GM Tips: Using Abaasy

2 tips available

When using Abaasy 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 Abaasy

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 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Abaasy?: Abaasy has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Abaasy?: Abaasy is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Abaasy speak?: Abaasy can communicate in Common, Giant.