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Panther

Medium · Beast · CR 1/4 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

13 (3d8)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +6

Environments

Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains Hills

Traits

Keen Smell

The panther has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pounce

If the panther moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the panther can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Claw

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.

About Panther

Panther is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 13 hit points (derived from 3d8).

GM Tips: Using Panther

1 tips available

When using Panther 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 Panther

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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Panther?: Panther has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Panther?: Panther is a Medium Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.