Sabre-Tooth Tiger

Sabre-Tooth Tiger CR: 2

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

Challenge Rating: 2

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 hit s it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 16 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 +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit 12 2d6+5 slashing damage.

The largest cat found in the world, and extremely rare. Solitary hunters with the largest canines of any cat, they prefer to kill the largest prey, using their teeth to puncture the tough thick skin of their kills.

Suggested Environments

Sub-tropical to tropical.