Saber-Toothed Tiger

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Basic Information

Anatomy

A saber-toothed tiger can bite with its mouth and rake with either claw to attack. Saber-toothed tigers are strong jumpers and can pounce on prey. ^{[1] [2]}

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Saber-toothed tigers have a keen sense of smell. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ^Monster Manual (5e) (2014), p.336.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.151.

Contents

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Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Saber-Toothed Tiger

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 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

8 -1

Skills Perception +3 , Stealth +6

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages —

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

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

Pounce. If the tiger moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, the 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 10 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.

Suggested Terrain arctic, forest, grassland, hills

Sources Monster Manual, D&D Basic Rules