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Lion

Large · Beast · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +2 Constitution +1 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -1

Languages

Traits

Heightened Smell

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

Pack Tactics

The lion has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the lion's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Pounce

If the lion moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a Claws attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 STR save or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the lion can make one Bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Running Leap

With a 10-foot running start, the lion can long jump up to 25 feet.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) piercing damage.

Claws

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 slashing damage.

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

Multiattack

The lion makes one Bite attack and one Claws attack.

Bonus Actions

Rattling Roar

Recharge 4–6

The lion releases a bone-shaking roar in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must succeed on a DC 13 CON save or have disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn.

About Lion

Lion is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 42 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Lion

1 tips available

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

Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Lion

1 strategies available

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

Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Lion?: Lion has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Lion?: Lion is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lion speak?: Lion can communicate in -.