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Manticore ~ CR 5

This creature has a vaguely humanoid head, the body of a lion, and the wings of a dragon. Its tail ends in long, sharp spikes.

Environment: Warm hills, warm marshes

Organization: 1-6


Proficiency Score: +6

Large; Repute/Community; Aerial, Animal, Mystical


Armor Class: 20 (+2 Dex, +3 Natural, -1 Size, +6 Proficiency Score)

Hit Points: 140 (10d10+40)

Speed: Land 30 feet, Fly 50 feet

Initiative: +2


STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
20 (+5)15 (+2)18 (+4)7 (-2)13 (+1)9 (-1)

Saves: 

  • Fortitude +10
  • Reflex +8
  • Will +1

Skills: 

  • Acrobatics +8
  • Perception +7
  • Survival +7

Senses: Passive Perception: 17; Dark Vision 60 feet; Scent

Languages: Common


Actions

Bite. Melee Strike +11/+6/+1 (unarmed, versatile bludgeoning) with 2d8+5 piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Strike +11/+7/+3 (agile, unarmed) with 3d4+5 slashing damage.

Spray (Four spikes each a 5-foot burst within 130 feet). Ranged Attack DC 18 Reflex Save with 1d6+5 piercing damage for each spike. A Manticore is has only 24 spikes per 24 hours.