Ape — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

Q: What are Ape's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Ape has an Armor Class of 12 and 19 hit points (3d8+6).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Ape?

Ape is CR 1/2, worth 100 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Ape?

Ape is a medium beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class12

Hit Points19 (3d8+6)

Speed30 ft., climb 30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (100 XP)

STR

16

(+3)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

14

(+2)

INT

6

(-2)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

7

(-2)

SkillsAthletics +5, Perception +3

Sensespassive Perception 13

Actions

Multiattack. The ape makes two fist attacks.

Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 25/50 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Running Ape in an encounter

As a CR 1/2 threat worth 100 XP, Ape is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/2 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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