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Cyclops

Cyclops 5e reference with CR 6, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 6GiantStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

A one‑eyed giant standing around 18 feet tall with muscular limbs and thick body hair. Its single eye dominates its face above a wide nose; it often wears hides or furs and carries a massive club or stone.

Quick 5e Answer

Cyclops CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Cyclops is a CR 6 giant for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 14, HP 138 (12d12 + 60), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR6
TypeGiant
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC14
HP138 (12d12 + 60)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Cyclops

Huge, Giant, Chaotic Neutral

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class14
Hit Points138 (12d12 + 60)
Challenge6 β€’ 2,300 XP
Proficiency+3
Speed
Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
-1
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
β€”
Senses
Passive Perception 8
Passive Perception
8
Languages
Giant
STR22+6
DEX11+0
CON20+5
INT8-1
WIS6-2
CHA10+0

Traits

Poor Depth Perception

The cyclops has Disadvantage on attack rolls against targets more than 30 feet away.

Actions

Greatclub

Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 10 ft. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) Bludgeoning damage.

Rock

Ranged Attack Roll: +9, range 30/120 ft. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) Bludgeoning damage.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Hill

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Rolling Hills β€’ Boulder Clusters β€’ Hilltop Shrine
BaseOpen

Mountain

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Narrow Pass β€’ Bare Rock β€’ Rope Bridge
BaseOpen

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Cyclops Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Cyclops 5e reference: CR 6 giant, AC 14, HP 138 (12d12 + 60), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Hill, Mountain. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Cyclops into a focused hunt.

Using Cyclops in play

Cyclops can be used in Hill, Mountain when you want a CR 6 giant that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Cyclops works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Cyclops useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Hill, Mountain.
  • Works as a CR 6 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Cyclops as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Cyclops 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Cyclops in D&D 5e?

Cyclops is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 6 giant.

What type of monster is Cyclops?

Cyclops is listed as a giant.

Does Cyclops have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Cyclops?

Yes. This page links to Cyclops token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.