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Ape

Medium · Beast · CR 1/2 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

19 (3d8 + 6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Animals

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +2 Constitution +2 Intelligence -2 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Skills

Athletics +5 Perception +3

Actions

Fist

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 5 (1d4 + 3) Bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The ape makes two Fist attacks.

Rock

Recharge 6 Cost 1

+5 to hit, range 25/50 ft (7.6/15.2 m). Hit: 2d6+3 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +5, range 25/50 ft. 10 (2d6 + 3) Bludgeoning damage.

About Ape

Ape is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 19 hit points (derived from 3d8 + 6).

GM Tips: Using Ape

1 tips available

When using Ape in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Ape

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Ape?: Ape has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Ape?: Ape is a Medium Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.