Lion, Fiendish Dire

Large beast, lawful evil

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 60 (8d10 + 16)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	15 (+2)	14 (+2)	3 (-4)	12 (+1)	8 (-1)

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with silver
Damage Immunities fire, poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages –
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Special Traits

• Keen Smell. The lion has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
• Pack Tactics. The lion has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the lion’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
• Pounce. If the lion moves at least 20 feet 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 lion can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.
• Rampage. When it reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the lion can take a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make a Bite attack.
• Running Leap. With a 10-foot running start, the lion can long jump up to 25 feet.

Actions

• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
• Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.