How it works
- Walks to a fruit, picks it up and throws it away.
- Every tap deals 1 damage.
- Ignores the decoy fruits from Overgrowth.
- The first boss you meet in the tutorial, defeated with the Freeze Ability.
HP scaling
HP starts at the base value and grows by 10% (rounded) for every boss level. Boss level = score ÷ 50 in Survival/Boss Rush, or the Versus stock tier + 1. When you play Survival or Boss Rush together with a friend (co-op), boss HP is doubled.
| Boss level | Score | HP | HP in co-op |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 20 | 40 |
| 1 | 50 | 22 | 44 |
| 2 | 100 | 24 | 48 |
| 3 | 150 | 26 | 52 |
| 4 | 200 | 29 | 58 |
| 5 | 250 | 32 | 64 |
| 6 | 300 | 35 | 70 |
| 7 | 350 | 39 | 78 |
| 8 | 400 | 43 | 86 |
| 9 | 450 | 47 | 94 |
| 10 | 500 | 52 | 104 |
The table shows boss levels 0–10. Boss Rush starts at boss level 0; in Survival the first boss (at 50 points) has boss level 1. In Versus the boss level is the stock tier + 1 and HP is not doubled. Fury always starts at 6 HP or less left.
Fury
- Enters Fury once it has 6 HP or less left (one third of its base HP; this threshold does not grow with the boss level): 1.5× movement speed and a red fury look.
Strategy & tips
- Keep tapping: every tap is 1 damage, and the Gorilla throws fruit away when it reaches one.
- Save Freeze for the moment it enters Fury (6 HP or less left) and starts moving 1.5× faster.
- Overgrowth decoys do not distract the Gorilla, so use another ability against it.
Tasks & events
Gorilla Boss is the target of these Daily Tasks, Bounties and Events:
| Type | Goal | Reward | From level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily task | Defeat 3× Gorilla Boss | 125–200 Bamboo | 2 |
| Daily task | Defeat 5× Gorilla Boss | 125–200 Bamboo | 9 |
| Daily task | Defeat 8× Gorilla Boss | 125–200 Bamboo | 12 |
| Bounty | Defeat 10× Gorilla Boss | 250 Bamboo + 250 coins (seasonal currency instead of Bamboo during a seasonal event) | 5 |
| Event | Defeat 12 / 25 / 50× Gorilla Boss | 500 coins / 1000 coins / MonkeyBox | 2 |
Appears on
Useful abilities
Skins
Also on these maps
Guides
Added in update
9 May 2025Since LaunchGorilla Boss has been part of Monkey Wave since the launch (version 1.0).View the update →Frequently asked questions
How do you beat the Gorilla Boss in Monkey Wave?
Keep tapping: every tap is 1 damage, and the Gorilla throws fruit away when it reaches one. Save Freeze for the moment it enters Fury (6 HP or less left) and starts moving 1.5× faster. Overgrowth decoys do not distract the Gorilla, so use another ability against it.
How much HP does the Gorilla Boss have?
The Gorilla Boss starts with 20 HP. HP starts at the base value and grows by 10% (rounded) for every boss level. Boss level = score ÷ 50 in Survival/Boss Rush, or the Versus stock tier + 1. When you play Survival or Boss Rush together with a friend (co-op), boss HP is doubled.
What happens when the Gorilla Boss enters Fury?
Enters Fury once it has 6 HP or less left (one third of its base HP; this threshold does not grow with the boss level): 1.5× movement speed and a red fury look.
On which maps can you fight the Gorilla Boss?
You fight the Gorilla Boss on: Grassland, Forest and Ruins.
When was the Gorilla Boss added to Monkey Wave?
The Gorilla Boss has been in Monkey Wave since the launch (version 1.0).
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