What Are The Stats For A Fire Giant In 5e D&D?

2025-07-19 02:35:34 217

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Vivian
Vivian
2025-07-25 14:40:58
I've been playing D&D for years, and fire giants are one of my favorite monsters to throw at players. In 5e, they're absolute tanks with a Challenge Rating of 9. They have 162 hit points, an Armor Class of 18 thanks to their plate armor, and hit like a freight train with a +11 to attack rolls. Their greatsword deals 6d6+7 slashing damage, and they can toss rocks for 7d6+7 bludgeoning damage. What really makes them scary is their Strength of 25 and Constitution of 21. They're not just dumb brutes either - with an Intelligence of 10, they can be cunning foes. I once ran a fire giant warlord who used terrain and minions strategically, nearly wiping the party.
Veronica
Veronica
2025-07-20 21:29:37
As a DM who loves crafting epic encounters, fire giants are a staple in my high-level games. These towering brutes stand about 18 feet tall and weigh around 7,000 pounds. Their stats make them perfect boss monsters or dangerous elite warriors in a giant army.

Their damage output is terrifying - a single greatsword swing averages 28 damage, and their rock throws have a range of 60/240 feet. They're resistant to cold damage and immune to fire, which makes them perfect for volcanic lairs. What many players don't realize is that despite their size, they're quite agile with a 30-foot movement speed.

Their saving throws are impressive too - +9 Con and +7 Str saves mean most crowd control spells won't stick for long. I particularly enjoy roleplaying their arrogance and disdain for 'small folk.' In my current campaign, the party is about to face a fire giant forge-master who's been crafting magical weapons - that AC 18 could be even higher with enchanted armor.
Piper
Piper
2025-07-22 12:42:59
From a tactical perspective, fire giants present an interesting challenge in 5e. Their stat block reflects their role as powerful frontline combatants in giant society. With +11 to hit and multiattack, they rarely miss against most player characters.

What's fascinating is how their immunities and resistances shape combat. Smart parties will avoid fire spells entirely, but the giants' cold resistance means even that classic counter isn't fully effective. Their rock throw gives them dangerous ranged options, preventing melee fighters from simply kiting them.

I've found they work best when paired with environmental hazards - fighting them near lava flows or in burning buildings really sells their theme. Their +4 Wisdom saves are their weakest point, so enchantment spells can sometimes work. Just last session, our bard's 'Hold Monster' saved the day against two fire giants, proving even these behemoths have vulnerabilities.
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