Ettin — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 4)

Q: What are Ettin's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Ettin has an Armor Class of 12 and 85 hit points (10d10+30).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Ettin?

Ettin is CR 4, worth 1,100 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Ettin?

Ettin is a large giant, alignment chaotic evil.

Armor Class12

Hit Points85 (10d10+30)

Speed40 ft.

ChallengeCR 4 (1,100 XP)

STR

21

(+5)

DEX

8

(-1)

CON

17

(+3)

INT

6

(-2)

WIS

10

(+0)

CHA

8

(-1)

SkillsPerception +4

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

LanguagesGiant, Orc

Special Abilities

Two Heads. The ettin has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on saving throws against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, and knocked unconscious.

Wakeful. When one of the ettin's heads is asleep, its other head is awake.

Actions

Multiattack. The ettin makes two attacks: one with its battleaxe and one with its morningstar.

Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.

Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage.

Running Ettin in an encounter

As a CR 4 threat worth 1,100 XP, Ettin is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 4 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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