Homebrew Cyclops Species Details

Ranging from 12 feet to 16 feet in height, these monstrous humanoids are known for their distinctive single eye where most humanoids would have two. A cyclops is usually broad shouldered and muscular, with significant quantities of hair on it's legs, arms & torso (facial hair is common in males, though most males are bald). Skin tones are usually muted, but have a wide range from very pale, all the way through to clearly orange (albinism is entirely possible). Eye color is less varied, with the most common being grey, and the least common being blue.

Cyclops Traits

Simple, deliberate, stubborn and hulking giants with one eye.

Type

You are a Giant.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength Increases by 2, your Constitution increases by 1. This replaces any background ASI increase.

Size

You are Large. Being Large from this trait doesn’t increase your reach or weapon damage. You have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws.

Speed

You have a walking speed of 30ft.

One-Eyed

You have disadvantage on checks and saves to avoid or end the blinded condition. You have disadvantage on ranged attack rolls.

Brutish Stare

When you make a Charisma (Intimidation) check, you can use Strength instead of Charisma.

Brutal

You are proficient in the Athletics skill.