Cithaeronian Lion (5e Creature)

Cithaeronian Lion

Large monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 67 (9d10 + 18) Speed 50 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 18 (+4) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 3 (-4) 12 (+1) 8 (-1) Skills Perception +4 Damage Immunities bludgeoning, piercing and slashing from nonmagical attacks Senses passive Perception 14 Languages — Challenge 3 (700 XP) Keen Hearing and Smell. The lion has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. Pounce. If the lion moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the lion can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action. Running Leap. With a 10-foot running start, the lion can long jump up to 25 feet. ACTIONS Multiattack. The lion makes two attacks, one with its bite and one with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (3d6 + 2) slashing damage.

A large, ferocious lion with nearly impenetrable skin. Cithaeronian lions are thought to be divine in origin, and may be descended from or related to the legendary Nemean lion. They are feared not only for their ravenous hunger and brute strength, but the merciless manner in which they attack any travelers who enter their territory. Otherwise, however, they are very similar to normal lions, and may even be found living alongside them as the leader of the pride.

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