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Cat

Tiny · Beast · CR 0 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength -4 Dexterity +1 Constitution +0 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Languages

Traits

Heightened Smell

The cat's Perception is 18 when perceiving by smell.

Actions

Claws

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+1 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) slashing damage.

Bonus Actions

Charming Mewl

The cat emits a soft, high-pitched meow at a creature it can see within 10 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 11 CHA save or be charmed until the end of its next turn. If a creature's save is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the cat's Charming Mewl for the next 24 hours.

About Cat

Cat is a tiny beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 8 hit points (derived from None).

Cat has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Cat

1 tips available

When using Cat in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Cat

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 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 Cat?: Cat has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Cat?: Cat is a Tiny Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Cat speak?: Cat can communicate in -.