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Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess

Large · Giant · CR 4 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (hide armor)

85 (10d10+30)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Giant

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +2

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 13

Saving Throws

Wisdom +5 Charisma +4

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Common, Dwarven, Giant

Traits

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Magic Weapons

Weapon attacks are magical.

Protect the Hearth

When she is hit by a weapon attack up to two friendly creatures within 60' of her that can see her can use their reactions to move up to their speed toward priestess.

About Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess

Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess is a large giant with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 85 hit points (derived from 10d10+30).

Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess has communication capabilities including Common, Dwarven, Giant. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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, Thursir Hearth Priestess?: Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess?: Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess is a Large Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess speak?: Giant, Thursir Hearth Priestess can communicate in Common, Dwarven, Giant.