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Giant Ape

Huge · Beast · CR 7 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

157 (15d12+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Athletics +9 Perception +4

Environments

Forest or Jungle

Actions

Fist

Cost 1

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d10 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The ape makes two fist attacks.

Rock

Cost 1

+9 to hit, range 50/100 ft (15.2/30.5 m). Hit: 7d6 thunder damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 50/100 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (7d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

About Giant Ape

Giant Ape is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 157 hit points (derived from 15d12+60).

GM Tips: Using Giant Ape

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 40 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 Giant Ape

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 40 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 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Giant Ape?: Giant Ape has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Giant Ape?: Giant Ape is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.