Giant Ape — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 7)

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

Giant Ape has an Armor Class of 12 and 157 hit points (15d12+60).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Giant Ape?

Giant Ape is CR 7, worth 2,900 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Giant Ape?

Giant Ape is a huge beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class12

Hit Points157 (15d12+60)

Speed40 ft., climb 40 ft.

ChallengeCR 7 (2,900 XP)

STR

23

(+6)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

18

(+4)

INT

7

(-2)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

7

(-2)

SkillsAthletics +9, Perception +4

Sensespassive Perception 14

Actions

Multiattack. The ape makes two fist attacks.

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

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

Running Giant Ape in an encounter

As a CR 7 threat worth 2,900 XP, Giant 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 7 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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