Manticore Divebomber

Large monstrosity, lawful evil

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30)
Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
17 (+3)	16 (+3)	17 (+3)	7 (-2)	12 (+1)	8 (-1)

Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish, Sylvan
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)

SPECIAL TRAITS

• Dive Attack. As a full-round action, the manticore can move 100 feet and attack with his tails spikes at one target during the dive with a +8 to hit and deal 3d8+9 using three tail spikes.
• Ripping Maw. When both claws hit an opponent, the manticore can attempt a bite attack as a bonus action.
• Tail Spike Regrowth. The manticore has twenty-four tail spikes. Used spikes regrow when the manticore finishes a long rest.

ACTIONS

• Multiattack. The manticore makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws or three with its tail spikes.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
• Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.
• Tail Spike. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 100/200 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.