Fortitude +18, Reflex +13, Will +17
Athletics +18, Intimidation +15, Nature +15, Religion +17
Low Light Vision
Aklo, Common, Jotun, Thalassic
Actions & Abilities
Gaff
Damage: 2d6+14 Bludgeoning
Fist
Damage: 2d6+14 Bludgeoning
Spit
Damage: 5d6 Bludgeoning
Drowning Hook
Requirements A creature is within the marsh giant's reach
Effect The marsh giant uses its gaff to push the creature down as water bubbles up below it. The target becomes submerged in water until they are no longer prone and must hold their breath if they cannot breathe water. They take 4d6[bludgeoning] damage ( save) and lose 3 rounds worth of air if they fail the save.
Twist the Hook
The marsh giant makes a melee Strike with its gaff. If it hits, it twists and yanks the gaff to knock the target and create an awful wound, dealing 2d6[persistent,bleed] damage to the creature.
Spellcasting
DC 23
Creature Abilities
Drowning Hook. Requirements A creature is within the marsh giant's reach
Effect The marsh giant uses its gaff to push the creature down as water bubbles up below it. The target becomes submerged in water until they are no longer prone and must hold their breath if they cannot breathe water. They take 4d6[bludgeoning] damage ( save) and lose 3 rounds worth of air if they fail the save.
Twist the Hook. The marsh giant makes a melee Strike with its gaff. If it hits, it twists and yanks the gaff to knock the target and create an awful wound, dealing 2d6[persistent,bleed] damage to the creature.
Source, license, and attribution
Source: Pathfinder Monster Core (remaster-core-2026-08-10)
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