Giant Lizard

5e

large beast, unaligned

Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

STR
15 (+2)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
2 (-4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
5 (-3)

Defense

Armor Class 12 (natural)
Hit Points 19 (3d10+3)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

Proficiencies & Senses

Darkvision 30 ft.
Passive Perception 10

Traits

Variant: Hold Breath

The lizard can hold its breath for 15 minutes. (A lizard that has this trait also has a swimming speed of 30 feet.)

Variant: Spider Climb

The lizard can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Reference Text

A giant lizard can be ridden or used as a draft animal. Lizardfolk also keep them as pets, and subterranean giant lizards are used as mounts and pack animals by drow, duergar, and others.