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Lion

Large · Beast · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

22 (4d10)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Animals

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +2 Constitution +0 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -1

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +4

Traits

Pack Tactics

The lion has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the lion's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn't have the Incapacitated condition.

Running Leap

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

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The lion makes two Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Roar.

Rend

Cost 1

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

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 7 (1d8 + 3) Slashing damage.

Roar

Cost 1

Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 11, one creature within 15 feet. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition until the start of the lion's next turn.

About Lion

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 4d10).

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.