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Gigantura

Gargantuan · Monstrosity · CR 13 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

248 (16d20+80)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Gargantuan

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 10000

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 18

Saving Throws

Constitution +1 Wisdom +8 Charisma +2

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

understands Aquan and Deep Speech, but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Condition Immunities

stunned

Traits

Telescoping Eyes

Advantage on Wis (Perception) checks that rely on sight and magical darkness doesn’t impede its darkvision. Also disadvantage on ability checks and saves vs. being blinded.

Water Breathing

Can breathe only underwater.

About Gigantura

Gigantura is a gargantuan monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 13. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 248 hit points (derived from 16d20+80).

Gigantura has communication capabilities including understands Aquan and Deep Speech, but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Gigantura

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 60 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Gigantura

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 60 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 13.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 17 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 18,200 XP
Hard: 27,300 XP
Deadly: 36,400 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 Gigantura?: Gigantura has a Challenge Rating of 13, making it appropriate for parties of level 13.0.
What type of creature is Gigantura?: Gigantura is a Gargantuan Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gigantura speak?: Gigantura can communicate in understands Aquan and Deep Speech, but can't speak.