5e Cards
Challenge 8: 8

Frost Giant

Huge giant, neutral evil

Armor Class
15 (patchwork armor)
Hit Points
138 (12d12+60)
Speed
40 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
9 (−1)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
9 (−1)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws
Con +8, Wis +3, Cha +4
Skills
Athletics +9, Perception +3
Damage Immunities
cold
Senses
passive Perception 13
Languages
Giant
Challenge
8 (3,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+3

Actions

Multiattack. The giant makes two greataxe attacks.

Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (3d12 + 6) slashing damage.

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the frost giant (3,900 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Frost Giant for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 5——12–20
Level 6——12–20
Level 7—1—2–20
Level 8—1—2–20
Level 111—23–20
Level 12—2—3–20

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Questions

What CR is the Frost Giant?

The Frost Giant is challenge 8, worth 3,900 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +3.

How many hit points does the Frost Giant have?

138 hit points (12d12+60), with AC 15 from patchwork armor.

How many should I use against four 5th-level characters?

Against four level 5 characters, 1 is hard by the encounter XP budget.