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Misc. Creature, Giant Ape 5e

Huge Beast, Unaligned

The Misc. Creature, Giant Ape is a huge beast in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 7 (2,900 XP). It has 12 AC and 157 hit points. A colossal primate beats its barrel chest with fists like boulders, its intelligent eyes blazing with fury while coarse fur bristles across muscles that could uproot trees.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

157

Challenge

7

2,900 XP

A colossal primate beats its barrel chest with fists like boulders, its intelligent eyes blazing with fury while coarse fur bristles across muscles that could uproot trees.

Speed Walk 40, climb 40
STR +6 (23)
DEX +2 (14)
CON +4 (18)
INT -2 (7)
WIS +1 (12)
CHA -2 (7)
Skills Athletics +9, Perception +4
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

None
Beast

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 7

Combat Role

Huge Beast (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
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, Giant Ape?

Misc. Creature, Giant Ape is a Challenge Rating 7 creature, granting 2,900 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Misc. Creature, Giant Ape has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 157 hit points.

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

For a party of 4 adventurers, Misc. Creature, Giant Ape represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 7.

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