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Hvalfiskr

Huge · Giant · CR 15 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

275 (22d12+132)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 13000

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 12017 ft (3662.8 m)

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +8 Intelligence +5 Wisdom +7 Charisma +9

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Aquan, Common, Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold, lightning, thunder

Condition Immunities

exhaustion

Traits

Echolocation (Whale Form Only)

No blindsight while deafened.

Hold Breath

Can hold its breath for 1 hr.

Speak with Cetaceans

Can communicate with dolphins porpoises and whales as if they shared a language.

Bonus Actions

Change Shape

Transforms into Huge frost giant Huge whale or back into its true whale-giant hybrid form. Its stats are the same in each form. Items worn/carried transform with it. Reverts on death.

Reel Anchor

Pulls on the chain connected to anchor returning it to its empty hand. If anchor is hooked around a creature creature: DC 19 Str save or be pulled up to 30' toward hvalfiskr.

About Hvalfiskr

Hvalfiskr is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 15. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 275 hit points (derived from 22d12+132).

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

GM Tips: Using Hvalfiskr

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When using Hvalfiskr 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 Hvalfiskr

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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 15.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 19 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 24,000 XP
Hard: 36,000 XP
Deadly: 48,000 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 Hvalfiskr?: Hvalfiskr has a Challenge Rating of 15, making it appropriate for parties of level 15.0.
What type of creature is Hvalfiskr?: Hvalfiskr is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Hvalfiskr speak?: Hvalfiskr can communicate in Aquan, Common, Giant.