Hill Cyclops Shepherd

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Large Giant, Chaotic Neutral

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)

Hit Points 85 (10d10+30)

Speed 40 ft.

STR 20 (+5)

DEX 11 (+0)

CON 17 (+3)

INT 8 (-1)

WIS 12 (+1)

CHA 9 (-1)

Saving Throws Con +6, Wis +4

Skills Perception +4, Animal handling +5

Damage Resistances bludgeoning; piercing; slashing from nonmagical attacks

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages Giant, Common

Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

Keen Sight. The cyclops has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Stormy Presence. The cyclops exudes an aura that unsettles creatures around it. Any creature within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on attacks against targets other than the cyclops.

Actions

Multiattack. The hill cyclops makes two club attacks.

Club. Melee weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8+6) bludgeoning damage. The cyclops swings its massive club with brute force.

Rock Throw. Ranged weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10+4) bludgeoning damage. The cyclops hurls a large rock at its target.

Environment Hill, Mountain

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Lore & Description

Appearance

The Hill Cyclops Shepherd is a towering giant with a single, large eye set in the center of its forehead. Its skin is a mottled gray-green, reminiscent of the rocky hills it roams. Clad in roughspun tunics and adorned with bone jewelry, this cyclops commands a flock of sheep and displays an affinity for the wild. Its massive club is often slung over one shoulder, carved with tribal markings.

Behavior & Origins

Hill Cyclops Shepherds are solitary creatures, often found in remote mountainous regions. They tend to their flocks with surprising care and are known for their territorial behavior when it comes to protecting their herds. While they may seem brutish and wandering, these cyclopes can demonstrate moments of unexpected wisdom and strategy in combat, using their environment to outwit intruders. Local folklore holds tales of cyclops shepherds granting boons to those who offer gifts in exchange for safe passage through their lands.

Generation Info

Original prompt:
"A cyclops shepherd of the hills"

Created: Jan 28, 2026
Modified: May 31, 2026