5e Cards
Challenge 9: 9

Fire Giant

Huge giant, lawful evil

Armor Class
18 (plate)
Hit Points
162 (13d12+78)
Speed
30 ft.
STR
25 (+7)
DEX
9 (−1)
CON
23 (+6)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
13 (+1)
Saving Throws
Dex +3, Con +10, Cha +5
Skills
Athletics +11, Perception +6
Damage Immunities
fire
Senses
passive Perception 16
Languages
Giant
Challenge
9 (5,000 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+4

Actions

Multiattack. The giant makes two greatsword attacks.

Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (6d6 + 7) slashing damage.

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the fire giant (5,000 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Fire Giant for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 6——12–20
Level 7——12–20
Level 8—1—2–20
Level 9—1—2–20
Level 10—1—2–20
Level 121—23–20

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Questions

What CR is the Fire Giant?

The Fire Giant is challenge 9, worth 5,000 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +4.

How many hit points does the Fire Giant have?

162 hit points (13d12+78), with AC 18 from plate.

How many should I use against four 6th-level characters?

Against four level 6 characters, 1 is hard by the encounter XP budget.