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Cat

Small · Beast · CR 0 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

2 (1d4)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Animals

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

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

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +4

Traits

Jumper

The cat's jump distance is determined using its Dexterity rather than its Strength.

Actions

Scratch

Cost 1

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 1 Slashing damage.

About Cat

Cat is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 2 hit points (derived from 1d4).

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 40 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 40 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 Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.