Saber-Toothed Tiger CR 2 Large beast

"Know thy enemy. Then roll initiative anyway."

πŸ‰ Bestiary β€Ί Beasts

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Hit Points 52 (7d10 + 14) Speed 40 ft.
STR 18 (+4)
DEX 14 (+2)
CON 15 (+2)
INT 3 (βˆ’4)
WIS 12 (+1)
CHA 8 (βˆ’1)

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages β€”

Challenge 2 (450 XP)   Proficiency Bonus +2

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

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

Where to meet one

The encounter builder rolls the saber-toothed tiger for fights in πŸ”οΈ mountains and ❄️ arctic.

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