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Saber-Toothed Tiger

Large · Beast · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

52 (7d10+14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

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

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +6

Environments

Arctic or Tundra Forest or Jungle Mountain

Traits

Keen Smell

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

Pounce

If the tiger 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 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the tiger can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Claw

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

About Saber-Toothed Tiger

Saber-Toothed Tiger is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 7d10+14).

GM Tips: Using Saber-Toothed Tiger

2 tips available

When using Saber-Toothed 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 Saber-Toothed 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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Saber-Toothed Tiger?: Saber-Toothed Tiger has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Saber-Toothed Tiger?: Saber-Toothed Tiger is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.