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Challenge 5: 5

Hill Giant

Huge giant, chaotic evil

Armor Class
13 (natural armor)
Hit Points
105 (10d12+40)
Speed
40 ft.
STR
21 (+5)
DEX
8 (−1)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
5 (−3)
WIS
9 (−1)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills
Perception +2
Senses
passive Perception 12
Languages
Giant
Challenge
5 (1,800 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+3

Actions

Multiattack. The giant makes two greatclub attacks.

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

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the hill giant (1,800 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Hill Giant for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 4——12–20
Level 61—23–20
Level 71—23–20
Level 812—3–20
Level 9—2—3–20
Level 10—234–20

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Questions

What CR is the Hill Giant?

The Hill Giant is challenge 5, worth 1,800 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +3.

How many hit points does the Hill Giant have?

105 hit points (10d12+40), with AC 13 from natural armor.

How many should I use against four 4th-level characters?

Against four level 4 characters, 1 is hard by the encounter XP budget.