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Misc. Creature, Ape 5e

Medium Beast, Unaligned

The Misc. Creature, Ape is a medium beast in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/2 (100 XP). It has 12 AC and 19 hit points. A powerful simian with intelligent dark eyes watches you warily, its muscled arms longer than its body and capable of crushing bones with ease.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

19

Challenge

1/2

100 XP

A powerful simian with intelligent dark eyes watches you warily, its muscled arms longer than its body and capable of crushing bones with ease.

Speed Walk 30, climb 30
STR +3 (16)
DEX +2 (14)
CON +2 (14)
INT -2 (6)
WIS +1 (12)
CHA -2 (7)
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +3
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

None
Beast

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1/2 • 100 XP

Combat Role

Medium Beast (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Pack Mates, Druids, Goblin Beastmasters, Swarms of Insects
Encounter Hook: Encroached upon by expanding settlements or driven by primal hunger, defending its feeding territory at a vital pass.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Misc. Creature, Ape?

Misc. Creature, Ape is a Challenge Rating 1/2 creature, granting 100 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Misc. Creature, Ape?

Misc. Creature, Ape has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 19 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Misc. Creature, Ape?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Misc. Creature, Ape (CR 1/2) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

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