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Apau Perape

Large · Fiend · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Armor Class
16 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
95 (10d10 + 40)
Challenge Rating CR
6

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
21
+5
DEX
18
+4
CON
19
+4
INT
10
+0
WIS
12
+1
CHA
15
+2

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Large
Type Fiend
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 2300
Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)
Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)
Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)
Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)
Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Constitution +7 Wisdom +4

Skills

Intimidation +5 Perception +4 Stealth +7

Languages

Abyssal, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
poison
Damage Resistances
fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Vulnerabilities
cold
Condition Immunities
frightened, poisoned

Traits

Diseased Ichor

When the apau perape takes piercing damage or slashing damage, a spray of caustic blood spurts from the wound. Each creature within 5 feet of the apau perape must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become infected with the Mechuiti’s ichor disease and be poisoned until the disease is cured. Every 24 hours that elapse, the target must repeat the saving throw, reducing its hp maximum by 5 (2d4) on a failure. The disease is cured on a success. This reduction lasts until the disease is cured. The creature dies if the disease reduces its hp maximum to 0.

Magic Resistance

The apau perape has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Bite

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) piercing damage.

Claw

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+5 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.

Fiery Roar

Recharge 6

The apau perape releases a terrifying, flame-coated roar in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 31 (9d6) fire damage and is frightened until the end of its next turn. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and isn't frightened.

Multiattack

The apau perape makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.

Summon Demon

1/day

The apau perape magically calls 1d4 apes that are Fiends with the apau perape's damage resistances and immunities. It has a 50 percent chance of calling one apau perape instead. The called creatures arrive in 1d4 rounds, acting as allies of the apau perape and obeying its telepathic commands. The creatures remain for 1 hour, until the apau perape dies, or until the apau perape dismisses them as a bonus action.

About Apau Perape

Apau Perape is a large fiend with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 95 hit points (derived from 10d10 + 40).

Apau Perape has communication capabilities including Abyssal, telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Apau Perape

2 tips available

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

  • Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
  • Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Apau Perape

2 strategies available

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

  • Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
  • Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 4,200 XP
  • Hard: 6,300 XP
  • Deadly: 8,400 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 Apau Perape?
Apau Perape has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Apau Perape?
Apau Perape is a Large Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Apau Perape speak?
Apau Perape can communicate in Abyssal, telepathy 120 ft..

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