Cave Giant

Creature 6
  • Large
  • giant
  • humanoid
Perception
+15; darkvision
Languages
Common, Jotun
Skills
Athletics +18, Intimidation +14
Str +6, Dex +3, Con +5, Int −2, Wis +3, Cha +2
Items
greataxe, hide armor
AC
23; Fort +17, Ref +13, Will +11
HP
110
Speed
35 feet

Melee ◆ greataxe +18 (magical, reach 10 feet, sweep), Damage 1d12+9 slashing

Melee ◆ fist +18 (agile, reach 10 feet, unarmed), Damage 1d8+9 bludgeoning

Ranged ◆ rock +16 (brutal), Damage 2d6+10 bludgeoning

Forceful Fracture ◆ Requirements The cave giant is within reach of any kind of stone

Effect The cave giant pounds their fist into the nearby stone, fracturing it into chunks to hurl at other creatures. The giant then makes two ranged rock Strikes, each targeting a separate creature. Both attacks count toward their multiple attack penalty, but the penalty doesn't increase until after they've made both attacks.

Smear ◆◆ (attack) Requirements The cave giant is within reach of a creature that is adjacent to a wall or other solid vertical surface

Effect The cave giant snags the creature and smashes it against the wall. The giant attempts an Athletics check against the target's Reflex DC. On a success, the cave giant Grabs the creature and smears it along the nearby wall, dealing 2d8+8 bludgeoning damage. On a critical success, the damage is doubled.

Source: Pathfinder Monster Core 2

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