Ape

Large Animal — CR 2

Monster Manual v.3.5 (MM), p. 268

Hit Dice: 4d8+11 (29 hp)
Initiative: +2
Speed: Land 30 ft
Armor Class: 14, touch 11, flat-footed 12
Base Attack / Grapple: +3/+12
Attack: Claws +7 melee (1d6+5)
Full Attack: 2 claws +7 melee (1d6+5) and bite +2 melee (1d6+2)
STR: 21
DEX: 15
CON: 14
INT: 2
WIS: 12
CHA: 7
Fort / Ref / Will: +6 / +6 / +2
Challenge Rating: 2
Alignment: Always Neutral
Organization: Solitary, pair, or company (3–5)
Treasure: None
Environment: Forests
Level Adjustment: —

Special Abilities

Low-Light VisionScent

Feats

Alertness, Toughness

Description

These powerful omnivores resemble gorillas but are far more aggressive; they kill and eat anything they can catch. An adult male ape is 5.5 to 6 feet tall and weighs 300 to 400 pounds.

Combat

An ape often precedes an attack with a display of aggression, hoping to intimidate potential foes.

Skills: Apes have a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks and can always choose to take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened.