Saber-Toothed Tiger — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 2)

Q: What are Saber-Toothed Tiger's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Saber-Toothed Tiger has an Armor Class of 12 and 52 hit points (7d10+14).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Saber-Toothed Tiger?

Saber-Toothed Tiger is CR 2, worth 450 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Saber-Toothed Tiger?

Saber-Toothed Tiger is a large beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class12

Hit Points52 (7d10+14)

Speed40 ft.

ChallengeCR 2 (450 XP)

STR

18

(+4)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

15

(+2)

INT

3

(-4)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

8

(-1)

SkillsPerception +3, Stealth +6

Sensespassive Perception 13

Special Abilities

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

Pounce. If the tiger 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 14 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: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Running Saber-Toothed Tiger in an encounter

As a CR 2 threat worth 450 XP, Saber-Toothed Tiger 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 2 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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