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[h3][color:#8FCB6B]Dire Lion CR 5 [roll:1d20|d20] [roll:1d100|d%][/color][/h3]
Always N Large Animal
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[b]Init[/b] [roll:1d20+2|+2]; [b]Senses[/b] low-light vision, scent; Listen +7, Spot +7
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[b]Languages[/b] —
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[b]AC[/b] 15 (−1 size, +2 Dex, +4 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 13
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[b]hp[/b] 8d8+24 (60 hp)
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[b]Fort[/b] [roll:1d20+9|+9] [b]Ref[/b] [roll:1d20+8|+8] [b]Will[/b] [roll:1d20+7|+7]
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[b]Speed[/b] 40 ft. (8 squares)
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[b]Space/Reach[/b] 10 ft./5 ft.
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[b]Base Atk[/b] +6; [b]Grp[/b] +17
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[b]Melee[/b] 2 claws [roll:1d20+13|+13] ([roll:1d6+7]) and bite [roll:1d20+7|+7] ([roll:1d8+3])[br]
[b]Attack Options[/b] Improved grab, pounce, rake 1d6+3[br]
[b]SQ[/b] Low-light vision, scent
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[b]Abilities[/b] Str 25, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10
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[b]Feats[/b] Alertness, Run, Weapon Focus (claw, bite)
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[b]Skills[/b] Hide +2*, Listen +7, Move Silently +5, Spot +7
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[b]Advancement[/b] 9–16 HD (Large); 17–24 HD (Huge)
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[b]Environment[/b] Warm plains
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[b]Organization[/b] Solitary, pair, or pride (6–10)
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[b]Treasure[/b] None
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[b]Druid companion list:[/b] 10th (−9)

[b]Improved Grab (Ex):[/b] To use this ability, a dire lion must hit with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can rake.

[b]Pounce (Ex):[/b] If a dire lion charges, it can make a full attack, including two rake attacks.

[b]Rake (Ex):[/b] Attack bonus +12 melee, damage 1d6+3.

[b]Companion note:[/b] A 1st-level druid’s companion is completely typical for its kind. As the druid advances, the companion gains bonus HD, natural armor, Str/Dex, tricks, and special abilities per the [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/classes/druid.htm#animalCompanion]Druid animal companion table[/url]. Alternative-list animals use the level adjustment in parentheses when determining those powers.
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[i]Dire lions are immense hunting cats that grow 15 feet long and weigh up to 3,500 pounds.[/i]

[small]Open Game Content · [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/direLion.htm]Monster entry[/url] · [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/classes/druid.htm#animalCompanion]Druid animal companions[/url] · [url:https://www.d20srd.org/indexes/monsters.htm]Monster index[/url].[/small]

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