| Id | 279 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dire Animal:Lion |
| Size and Type | Large Animal |
| Hit Dice | 8d8+24 (60) |
| Initiative | +2 (Dex) |
| Speed | 40 ft. |
| Armor Class | 15 (-1 size, +2 Dex, +4 natural) |
| Attacks | 2 claws +12 melee, bite +7 melee |
| Damage | Claw 1d6+7, bite 1d8+3 |
| Face and Reach | 5 ft. by 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Pounce, improved grab, rake 1d6+3 |
| Special Qualities | Scent |
| Saves_Fort | 9 |
| Saves_Ref | 8 |
| Saves_Will | 7 |
| Abilities | Str 25, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 |
| Skills | Hide +5*, Jump +10, Listen +4, Move Silently +9, Spot +4 |
| Feats | |
| Climate and Terrain | Any forest, hill, mountains, plains, and underground |
| Organization | Solitary, pair, or pride (6-10) |
| CR | 5 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 9-16 HD (Large); 17-24 HD (Huge) |
| Description |
Pounce (Ex): If a dire lion leaps upon a foe during the first round of combat, it can make a full attack even if it has already taken a move action. Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, the dire lion must hit with its bite attack. If it gets a hold, it can rake. Rake (Ex): A dire lion can make two rake attacks (+12 melee) against a held creature with its hind legs for 1d6+3 damage each. If the dire lion pounces on an opponent, it can also rake. Skills: Dire lions receive a +4 racial bonus to Hide and Move Silently checks. *In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +8. |