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Archives of Nethys

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PFS StandardFrost Giant

Frost giants are remorseless marauders who pillage and plunder from those who dare to live near them in desolate, frigid lands. Their clans range from extremely territorial hunters who ferociously defend their expanse of tundra to nomadic families that roam icy slopes in search of settlements to conquer. Frost giant clans are ruled by the family member who exhibits the greatest ferocity and prowess in battle—often a massive bully who demands absolute obedience from the rest.

Frost giants' appearance is reflective of their icy homes, with flesh ranging from a translucent glacial blue to a slushy gray. A typical frost giant stands about 15 feet tall and weighs approximately 2,800 pounds. They often wear metal armor adorned with the furs, skin, teeth, and tusks of slain beasts and heft weapons as long as dining tables. A well-stocked frost giant clan will raise mammoth mounts or press witchwargs into service as hunting companions, but consider their environment too hostile for a soft concept like pets.

Recall Knowledge - Humanoid (Society): DC 26
Unspecific Lore: DC 24
Specific Lore: DC 21

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Frost GiantCreature 9

Large Cold Giant Humanoid 
Source Monster Core pg. 165
Perception +17; low-light vision
Languages Common, Jotun
Skills Athletics +23, Crafting +18, Intimidation +18, Nature +17, Stealth +17 (+21 in snow)
Str +6, Dex +0, Con +5, Int +0, Wis +2, Cha +0
Items +1 striking greataxe, breastplate
AC 29; Fort +23, Ref +16, Will +16
HP 150; Immunities cold; Weaknesses fire 10
Reactive Strike [reaction]
Speed 30 feet; ice stride
Melee [one-action] greataxe +21 [+16/+11] (magical, reach 10 feet, sweep), Damage 2d12+12 slashingMelee [one-action] fist +21 [+17/+13] (agile, reach 10 feet), Damage 2d8+12 bludgeoningRanged [one-action] icicle +19 [+14/+9] (cold, primal, range 120 feet), Damage 2d8 piercing plus 3d6 coldChill Breath [one-action] (cold, primal) The frost giant breathes out a 15-foot cone of freezing moisture that quickly condenses into ice, dealing 4d6 cold damage. Each creature in the cone must attempt a DC 28 basic Reflex save. A creature that fails its save is also immobilized and takes 2d6 cold damage at the end of each of its turns until it gets free (Escape DC 28). The giant can't use Chill Breath again for 1d4 rounds.Ice Stride A frost giant isn't impeded by difficult terrain caused by snow or ice, nor do they need to attempt Acrobatics checks to keep from falling on slippery ice.Wide Swing [one-action] The frost giant makes a single greataxe Strike and compares the attack roll result to the ACs of up to two foes within their reach. This counts as two attacks for the frost giant's multiple attack penalty.

All Monsters in "Giant"

NameLevel
Cloud Giant11
Fire Giant10
Frost Giant9
Marsh Giant8
Rune Giant16
Shadow Giant13
Stone Giant8

Giant

Source Monster Core pg. 164
Giants are massive humanoid creatures who live in remote regions throughout the world. They vary widely but are united in their hunger, requiring sustenance of their own element along with the feasts one would expect from such a massive humanoid. Although a simple matter for some giants, more esoteric types find this need a harsh reality. While a massive fistful of ice or snow alongside their meal will satisfy a frost giant, shadow giants hunger for the coagulated shadows of the Netherworld.

Sidebar - Locations Giant Holdings

As oversized as they are, giants tend to dwell in remote regions of the world, where they have the luxury of claiming larger territories of their own. Giants of many types reside in the Saga Lands, where their ancestors were forced to serve ancient Thassilon, and in the Mindspin Mountains.

Sidebar - Related Creatures Giant Pets

As with many people, giants enjoy keeping pets. Large animals like bears and lions, megafauna like woolly mammoths, and dinosaurs are popular among many giants. Rune giants come closest to breaking this pattern, preferring to tend to their controlled giants, but esoteric types of giants often find equally curious pets.

Sidebar - Related Creatures Other Giants

Beyond the giants detailed here, many others dwell in remote regions of the world. Wood giants are peaceful guardians of the forests, cave giants lurk alone as vicious predators, and mountain giants are horrific butchers even other giants fear.

Sidebar - Advice and Rules Oversized Themes

Giants are larger-than-life foes. While many giants have themes that tie them to elemental or magical forces, the primary theme giants share is that they embody a classic cultural trope as their basis. Fire giants, for example, can be seen as oversized smiths, while hill giants should evoke the flavor of an oversized bully.