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Lion, Dire

CR 5.00 Animal N Large

This immense spotted lion stands as tall as a man at the shoulder, its fur matted with the blood of its victims.

Description

Dire lions, known locally as spotted lions or cave lions, are immense predators that can grow up to 15 feet long and weigh up to 3,500 pounds. Although they are merely animals, these large creatures seem to take an almost sadistic glee in playing with and tormenting their prey before eventually devouring it. As a result, many tribes view dire lions as the spawn of evil gods, and hunt them down as soon as their presence in a region becomes obvious.

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Combat Stats

HP: 60 (8d8+24)
AC: 15, touch 11, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, -1 size)
Speed: 40 ft.
Init: +6
Melee: bite +12 (1d8+7 plus grab), 2 claws +13 (1d6+7)
Space: 10 ft.
Reach: 5 ft.
BAB: +6
CMB: +14 (+18 grapple)
CMD: 26 (30 vs. trip)
Fort: +9
Ref: +8
Will: +3
Racial Modifiers: +4 Acrobatics, +4 Stealth (+8 in undergrowth)

Special Attacks

pounce

rake (2 claws +13, 1d6+7)

Feats

Improved Initiative, Run, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (claw)

Skills

Acrobatics +11, Perception +11, Stealth +7 (+11 in undergrowth)

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Large
Environment: warm plains or hills
Organization: solitary, pair, or pride (3-8)
Treasure: incidental
Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception +11
Source: Bestiary

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