Lion — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1)

Q: What are Lion's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Lion has an Armor Class of 12 and 26 hit points (4d10+4).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Lion?

Lion is CR 1, worth 200 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Lion?

Lion is a large beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class12

Hit Points26 (4d10+4)

Speed50 ft.

ChallengeCR 1 (200 XP)

STR

17

(+3)

DEX

15

(+2)

CON

13

(+1)

INT

3

(-4)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

8

(-1)

SkillsPerception +3, Stealth +6

Sensespassive Perception 13

Special Abilities

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

Pack Tactics. The lion has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the lion's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Pounce. If the lion 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 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 ft..

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Running Lion in an encounter

As a CR 1 threat worth 200 XP, Lion is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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