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Saber-Toothed Tiger

Large · Beast · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

45 (6d10+12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +4

Traits

Keen Smell

The tiger has advantage on Perception checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6+5) piercing damage.

Claws

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+5 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d4+5) slashing damage. If the tiger moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack the target makes a DC 15 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure.

Bonus Actions

Opportune Bite

The tiger makes a bite attack against a prone creature.

About Saber-Toothed Tiger

Saber-Toothed Tiger is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d10+12).

GM Tips: Using Saber-Toothed Tiger

2 tips available

When using Saber-Toothed Tiger in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Saber-Toothed Tiger

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Saber-Toothed Tiger?: Saber-Toothed Tiger has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Saber-Toothed Tiger?: Saber-Toothed Tiger is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.