# [Giant Lizard](Mechanics\CLI\bestiary\beast/giant-lizard-xmm.md)
*Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 358. Available in the <span title='Systems Reference Document (5.2)'>SRD</span> and the Free Rules (2024)*
## Animals
Use these stat blocks to represent the creatures they're named for or other similar creatures. For example, the [Panther](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/panther-xmm.md) stat block can also represent a mountain lion, while the [Giant Goat](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/giant-goat-xmm.md) stat block might represent a buffalo. Any of these stat blocks might also serve as fantastical animals with distinctive names and cosmetic details unique to your D&D adventures.
```statblock
"name": "Giant Lizard (XMM)"
"size": "Large"
"type": "beast"
"alignment": "Unaligned"
"ac": !!int "12"
"hp": !!int "19"
"hit_dice": "3d10 + 3"
"modifier": !!int "1"
"stats":
- !!int "15"
- !!int "12"
- !!int "13"
- !!int "2"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "5"
"speed": "40 ft., climb 40 ft."
"saves":
- "dexterity": !!int "3"
"senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10"
"languages": ""
"cr": "1/4"
"traits":
- "desc": "The lizard can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without\
\ needing to make an ability check."
"name": "Spider Climb"
"actions":
- "desc": "Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing\
\ damage."
"name": "Bite"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/token/giant-lizard-xmm.webp"
```
^statblock
## Environment
coastal, desert, forest, swamp, underdark