Saber-Toothed Tiger

Saber-Toothed Tiger

Large beast, unaligned

2
Challenge Rating
450 XP

In the untamed wilderness and primeval landscapes of the world, the Saber-Toothed Tiger prowls as a fearsome and iconic predator. With its massive fangs, muscular build, and primal instinct, the Saber-Toothed Tiger embodies power, ferocity, and the ancient majesty of long-extinct creatures.

The Saber-Toothed Tiger is a massive feline creature, known for its iconic pair of curved, razor-sharp canines that jut downward from its upper jaw. Its muscular body is covered in a thick fur coat, often displaying patterns and hues that help it blend into its natural surroundings. With its powerful legs and sharp claws, it possesses impressive speed and agility, allowing it to strike with deadly precision.

These formidable predators are known for their ambush tactics and calculated hunting strategies. Saber-Toothed Tigers are patient stalkers, often lying in wait for their prey before launching a lightning-fast assault. Their massive fangs are their primary weapon, capable of delivering devastating bites that can crush bones and tear through flesh. Legends speak of Saber-Toothed Tigers taking down creatures many times their size with a single, precise strike.

Saber-Toothed Tigers are solitary creatures, preferring to roam vast territories and establish dominance over their chosen hunting grounds. They are often encountered in dense forests or grasslands, where they stalk their prey, including large herbivores and even other dangerous predators. The roar of a Saber-Toothed Tiger can send chills down the spines of both prey and potential intruders.

Encountering a Saber-Toothed Tiger is to face a creature of primal might and ancient majesty. Its presence exudes an aura of dominance and the raw power of nature. Engaging with a Saber-Toothed Tiger requires both courage and strategic thinking, as its lightning-fast attacks and powerful jaws make it a formidable opponent.

Saber-Toothed Tigers bring a touch of prehistoric awe and the untamed spirit of ancient predators to the tapestry of the world. They serve as reminders of the primal forces that shaped the world and the eternal struggle for survival. Whether encountered as a guardian of hidden lands, a creature of mythic legend, or as a challenge to test the mettle of adventurers, Saber-Toothed Tigers add a sense of primal ferocity and the timeless allure of long-extinct creatures to the realms of adventure and exploration.

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.
Armor Class: 12 (DEX)
Hit Points: 52 (7d10+14)
Speed: 40 ft. (walk)
str
18
+4
dex
14
+2
con
15
+2
int
3
-4
wis
12
+1
cha
8
-1
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Proficiencies

  • Skill: Perception +3
  • Skill: Stealth +6

Senses

  • Passive Perception: 13
Environment: Arctic, Mountain

Credits: SRD 5.1