| Name | Dire Lion (Spotted Lion) |
|---|---|
| Sorted Name | Dire Lion (Spotted Lion) |
| Family | Lion |
| Size and Type | Large Animal |
| Hit Dice Count | 8 |
| Hit Dice | 8d8+24 (60 hp) |
| Random Hit Points | 8d8+24 - 24 |
| Initiative | +6 |
| Speed | 40 ft. |
| Armor Class | 15, touch 11, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, -1 size) |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +6/+CMB: +14 (+18 grapple)CMD: 26 (30 vs. trip) |
| Attack | bite +12 (1d8+7 plus grab), 2 claws +13 (1d6+7) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | pounce, rake (2 claws +13, 1d6+7) |
| Special Qualities | low-light vision, scent; |
| Saves | Fort +9, Ref +8, Will +3 |
| Abilities | Str 25, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 |
| Skills | Acrobatics +11, Perception +11, Stealth +7 (+15 in undergrowth) |
| Feats | Improved Initiative, Run, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (claw) |
| Environment | warm plains or hills |
| Challenge Rating | 5 |
| Organization | solitary, pair, or pride (3-8) |
| Treasure | incidental |
| Alignment | N |
| Version | PRPG-O |
| Sources | Pathfinder RPG (Open) |
Lion, DireThis immense spotted lion stands as tall as a man at the shoulder, its fur matted with the blood of its victims.Dire Lion (Spotted Lion) CR 5 XP 1,600N Large AnimalInit +6; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +11DEFENSEAC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, -1 size)hp 60 (8d8+24)Fort +9, Ref +8, Will +3OFFENSESpd 40 ft.Melee bite +12 (1d8+7 plus grab), 2 claws +13 (1d6+7)Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.Special Attacks pounce, rake (2 claws +13, 1d6+7)STATISTICSStr 25, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10Base Atk +6; CMB +14 (+18 grapple); CMD 26 (30 vs. trip)Feats Improved Initiative, Run, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (claw)Skills Acrobatics +11, Perception +11, Stealth +7 (+15 in undergrowth); Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics, +4 Stealth (+8 in undergrowth)ECOLOGYEnvironment warm plains or hillsOrganization solitary, pair, or pride (3-8)Treasure incidentalDire lions, known locally as spotted lions or cave lions, are immense predators that can grow up to 15 feet long and weigh up to 3,500 pounds. Although they are merely animals, these large creatures seem to take an almost sadistic glee in playing with and tormenting their prey before eventually devouring it. As a result, many tribes view dire lions as the spawn of evil gods, and hunt them down as soon as their presence in a region becomes obvious. Lion Lion, Dire This great cat's muscles flex visibly under its skin as it bares its fangs and shakes its thick mane of hair. |
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Attacks: bite +12 (1d8+7 plus grab), 2 claws +13 (1d6+7), or
feats: IMPROVED INITIATIVE, RUN, SKILL FOCUS (PERCEPTION), WEAPON FOCUS (CLAW), ,