Manticore — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 3)

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

Manticore has an Armor Class of 14 and 68 hit points (8d10+24).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Manticore?

Manticore is CR 3, worth 700 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Manticore?

Manticore is a large monstrosity, alignment lawful evil.

Armor Class14

Hit Points68 (8d10+24)

Speed30 ft., fly 50 ft.

ChallengeCR 3 (700 XP)

STR

17

(+3)

DEX

16

(+3)

CON

17

(+3)

INT

7

(-2)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

8

(-1)

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11

Special Abilities

Tail Spike Regrowth. The manticore has twenty-four tail spikes. Used spikes regrow when the manticore finishes a long rest.

Actions

Multiattack. The manticore makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws or three with its tail spikes.

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.

Tail Spike. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 100/200 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Running Manticore in an encounter

As a CR 3 threat worth 700 XP, Manticore 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 3 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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