Giant LizardCR 1/4 · Large Beast · Stat Block & Encounter Builder
Large beast, Challenge 1/4. AC 12, 19 hit points.
The card
Stat Block
Large Beast · Unaligned
Giant Lizard
3d10 + 3 · 30 ft., climb 30 ft. · AC from natural armor
Darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages: —
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 13 (+1) | 2 (-4) | 10 (+0) | 5 (-3) |
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Difficulty
Easy
400 adj. XP · ×2
deadly at 1,600
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Giant Lizard, Answered
What is Giant Lizard's challenge rating in D&D 5e?
Giant Lizard is Challenge 1/4, worth 50 XP. Encounter maths multiplies XP by the number of monsters, so a group is deadlier than the raw total — use the calculator on this page.
What are Giant Lizard's stats?
AC 12 (natural armor), 19 hit points (3d10 + 3), speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.. Ability scores: STR 15, DEX 12, CON 13, INT 2, WIS 10, CHA 5.
Where does Giant Lizard fit in an encounter?
As a beast of Challenge 1/4, it suits a party whose level is in the same range. Adjust party size and level in the builder above to see the difficulty shift live.
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