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Tiger

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 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

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

Languages

Traits

Heightened Smell

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

Pounce

If the tiger 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 tiger can make one Bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite

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

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

Claws

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

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

Multiattack

The tiger makes one Bite attack and one Claws attack. If both attacks hit one creature, the target must succeed on a DC 13 CON save at the start of its next turn or lose 5 (2d4) HP, as the wound continues bleeding.

About Tiger

Tiger 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 38 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Tiger

2 tips available

When using 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 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 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 Tiger?: Tiger has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Tiger?: Tiger is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Tiger speak?: Tiger can communicate in -.