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Leonino

Tiny · Beast · CR 1/8 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

13 (3d4+6)

1/8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

-1

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 25

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Wisdom +1

Skills

Perception +1 Persuasion +3 Stealth +5

Languages

Elvish

Traits

Evasion

If the leonino is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the leonino instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.

Flyby

The leonino doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach.

Silent Wings

The flight of a leonine is especially silent and difficult to notice in forests and urban settings. It has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made while flying in these areas.

Actions

Bite

+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. If this is the first time the leonino has hit the target within the past 24 hours, the target must succeed on a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the leonino for 1 hour.

About Leonino

Leonino is a tiny beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 13 hit points (derived from 3d4+6).

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

GM Tips: Using Leonino

1 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Leonino

1 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

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: 14 XP
Hard: 21 XP
Deadly: 28 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 Leonino?: Leonino has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Leonino?: Leonino is a Tiny Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Leonino speak?: Leonino can communicate in Elvish.