Thunder Brute
Source: Theros Bestiary TBVIX
Usage Notes
One or more cyclops cultists might be nearby who will pay tribute.
A valuable (but flammable) object might be positioned near the cyclops.
A quest goal might involve protecting or destroying a structure that is near the cyclops.
A quest goal might involve protecting or vanquishing the cyclops.
A quest goal might involve protecting a creature that is near the cyclops.
"name": "Thunder Brute (TBVIX)"
"size": "Gargantuan"
"type": "giant"
"subtype": "cyclops"
"alignment": "Chaotic Neutral"
"ac": !!int "14"
"ac_class": "natural armor"
"hp": !!int "750"
"hit_dice": "50d20 + 250"
"modifier": !!int "0"
"stats":
- !!int "20"
- !!int "11"
- !!int "20"
- !!int "8"
- !!int "6"
- !!int "10"
"speed": "120 ft."
"damage_resistances": "cold"
"damage_immunities": "lightning, thunder"
"condition_immunities": "[deafened](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#deafened)"
"senses": "passive Perception 10"
"languages": "Giant"
"cr": "23"
"traits":
- "desc": "At the start of each of the cyclops's turns, each grounded creature within 5 feet of it takes 10 (3d6) lightning damage, and flammable objects in the aura that aren't being worn or carried ignite. A creature that touches the cyclops or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 10 (3d6) lightning damage."
"name": "Lightning Aura"
- "desc": "The cyclops has [Disadvantage](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/disadvantage-xphb) on any attack roll against a target more than 30 feet away."
"name": "Poor Depth Perception"
- "desc": "The cyclops can move in and out of a Huge or smaller creature's space. If it would, it uses a bonus action to attack that creature with its unarmed strike. That creature must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked [prone](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#prone). If the creature succeeds, the cyclops can't enter that space and must end its turn immediately. If the cyclops stops on top of that creature, that creature becomes [restrained](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#restrained) until the cyclops moves off it (escape DC 15)."
"name": "Trample"
"actions":
- "desc": "The cyclops makes two unarmed strikes."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (10d4 + 5) bludgeoning damage."
"name": "Unarmed Strike"
- "desc": "The cyclops hurls a magical lightning bolt at a point it can see within 500 feet of it. Each creature within 10 feet of that point must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one."
"name": "Lightning Strike (Recharge 5-6)"
- "desc": "The cyclops claps its hands together. Each creature within a 20-foot radius from the cyclops takes 10 (1d10+5) thunder damage."
"name": "Thunderclap (Recharge 4-5)"
"reactions":
- "desc": "Immediately after initiative rolls in which the cyclops participates, it demands tribute from a creature it can see. That creature may bow, genuflect, salute, or perform a similar gesture as a bonus action. If tribute is paid: Until the end of combat, the cyclops gains a permanent +3 bonus to damage rolls and Strength and Dexterity checks, and 315 (30d20) temporary [Hit Points](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/hit-points-xphb). If tribute isn't paid: The cyclops pounds the earth, dealing 30 (10d4+5) thunder damage to every creature and object on the ground (including walls) within a 15-foot radius."
"name": "Demand Tribute"
"source":
- "TBVIX"
"image": "Compendium/bestiary/giant/token/thunder-brute-tbvix.webp"
