Isimir, Scream of the Frozen Earth

Isimir Lore
Isimir Tactics
Isimir, Scream of the
Frozen Earth
Gargantuan giant/elemental (titan), neutral
Armor Class 19 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 533 (26d20 + 260)
Speed 40ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
30 (+10) 10 (+0) 30 (+10) 26 (+8) 21 (+5) 17 (+3)
Saving Throws STR +18, CON +18, WIS +13, CHA +11
Damage Resistances Attacks made without advantage
Damage Immunities Cold, Poison
Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Paralyzed, Petrified,
Poisoned, Stunned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 60 ft., Passive
Perception 15
Languages Primordial
Challenge 25 (18,000 XP)
Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If the isimir fails a saving
throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Earth Shaking Movement. Whenever the isimir moves at
least 10 feet, the ground in a 60 foot radius becomes
difficult terrain for other creatures until the begining of
its next turn. Structures in the area collapse. Each
creature in the area must succeed on a DC 21
Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone.
Titanic Stature. A creature adjacent to the isimir and
equipped with ice climbing gear may spend 30 feet of
movement to attempt a DC 18 Strength (Athletics)
check. On a success, the creature climbs onto the
isimir's legs. A creature may attempt the same check to
climb from the isimir's legs to its back, or from its back
to its head.
Legs. While climbing on the isimir's legs, a creature
must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw at the
start of its turn or fall off.
Waist. While climbing on the isimir's waist, a
creature has advantage on melee attacks against the
isimir.
Torso. While climbing on the isimir's torso, a
creature has advantage on melee attacks against the
isimir and on saving throws against its abilities.
Head. While climbing on the isimir's head, a creature
has advantage on melee attacks against the isimir
and on saving throws against its abilities. If a
creature on the isimir's head scores a critical hit
against it, the isimir falls prone at the end of its next
turn.
Ponderous. The isimir moves only when it uses its
stride action.
Hoarfrost Aura. A creature that ends its turn within 300
ft. of the isimir must succeed on a DC 21 Strength
saving throw or gain 36 (8d8) temporary hit points. A
creature that moved at least 20 ft. on its turn makes
this save at advantage. While it has these hit points, a
creature is restrained and gains vulnerability to
bludgeoning and fire damage. A creature killed by
bludgeoning or thunder damage in this area shatters,
destroying its body.
Actions
Multiattack. The isimir makes two attacks with its
stride, one of which it may replace with its Blade of the
Cold Mountain or its Brush off.
Stride. The isimir takes a single step, moving up to its
movement speed. Each creature within 10 ft. of where
it ends this movement must succeed on a DC 21
Dexterity saving throw or take 26 (3d10 + 10)
bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone, or half as
much on a success. A prone creature has disadvantage
on this save.
Blade of the Cold Mountain. The isimir begins to swing
its blade, targeting a 100 ft. long, 20 ft. wide line
within 100 ft. At the begining of its next turn, the
strike lands, and each creature in the area must
succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or take 66
(12d10) bludgeoning damage and 45 (10d8) cold
damage, or half as much on a success. A creature with
at least 15 Passive Perception knows precisely where
the strike will land.
Brush Off. The isimir attempts to dislodge a creature
climbing on it. The creature must succeed on a DC 21
Dexterity saving throw or take 32 (5d12) bludgeoning
damage and be pushed 30 ft. away.
Reactions
Bone-Shattering Scream (1/day). As a reaction to being
reduced below 267 hit points, the isimir emits a titanic
scream in a 600-foot cone. Each creature in that area
must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw, taking
63 (14d8) thunder damage and 63 (14d8) cold
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one. A creature that fails this save by 5 or
more is permanantly deafened.
Legendary Actions
The isimir can take 1 legendary action, choosing from
the options below.
Inhale. The isimir takes a breath in. Creatures in a 120
ft. cone must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving
throw or be pulled 30 ft. towards the isimir.
Exhale. The isimir lets a breath out. Creatures in a 120
ft. cone must succeed a DC 21 Strength saving throw
or take 36 (8d8) cold damage and be pushed 30 ft.
away from the isimir, or half as much damage on a
success. The isimir may use this ability only if it used
its Inhale on the previous turn.
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