5e Cards
Challenge 1/2: 1/2

Ape

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class
12
Hit Points
19 (3d8+6)
Speed
30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
6 (−2)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
7 (−2)
Skills
Athletics +5, Perception +3
Senses
passive Perception 13
Languages
—
Challenge
1/2 (100 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+2

Actions

Multiattack. The ape makes two fist attacks.

Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 25/50 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the ape (100 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Ape for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 11—23–20
Level 22—34–20
Level 323–45–67–20
Level 43–45–678–20
Level 55–78–1011–1415–20
Level 66–910–1112–1415–20

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Questions

What CR is the Ape?

The Ape is challenge 1/2, worth 100 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Ape have?

19 hit points (3d8+6), with AC 12.

How many should I use against four 1st-level characters?

Against four level 1 characters, 2 is hard by the encounter XP budget.