Giant Ape

D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.

The Giant Ape is a Huge beast, with Armor Class 12, 168 hit points, and Challenge Rating 7. The Giant Ape is a massive, powerful primate capable of devastating melee strikes and hurling heavy projectiles.

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Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Actions Multiattack. The ape makes two Fist attacks. Boulder Toss (Recharge 6). The ape hurls a boulder at a point it can see within 90 feet. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 17, each creature in a 5-foot-radius Sphere centered on that point. Failure: 24 (7d6) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition. Success: Half damage only. Bonus Actions Leap. The ape jumps up to 30 feet by spending 10 feet of movement.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Giant Ape have?

168 hit points.

What is a Giant Ape's Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 7.

What is a Giant Ape's Armor Class?

AC 12.

How fast can a Giant Ape move?

Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.

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License

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