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.
Stat Block
Edition: D&D 5e 2024 rules
Size: Huge
Type: beast
Challenge Rating: 7
Armor Class: 12
Hit Points: 168
Speed: 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
STR: 23
DEX: 14
CON: 18
INT: 5
WIS: 12
CHA: 7
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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