Panther — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/4)

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

Panther has an Armor Class of 12 and 13 hit points (3d8).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Panther?

Panther is CR 1/4, worth 50 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Panther?

Panther is a medium beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class12

Hit Points13 (3d8)

Speed50 ft., climb 40 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/4 (50 XP)

STR

14

(+2)

DEX

15

(+2)

CON

10

(+0)

INT

3

(-4)

WIS

14

(+2)

CHA

7

(-2)

SkillsPerception +4, Stealth +6

Sensespassive Perception 14

Special Abilities

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

Pounce. If the panther 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 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the panther can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.

Running Panther in an encounter

As a CR 1/4 threat worth 50 XP, Panther 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 1/4 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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