Lion
| Hit Dice: | 5d8+10 (32 hp) |
|---|---|
| Initiative: | +3 |
| Speed: | 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class: | 15 (–1 size, +3 Dex, +3 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +3/+12 |
| Attack: | Claw +7 melee (1d4+5) |
| Full Attack: | 2 claws +7 melee (1d4+5) and bite +2 melee (1d8+2) |
| Space/Reach: | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks: | Pounce, improved grab, rake 1d4+2 |
| Special Qualities: | Low-light vision, scent |
| Saves: | Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +2 |
| Abilities: | Str 21, Dex 17, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 |
| Skills: | Balance +7, Hide +3*, Listen +5, Move Silently +11, Spot +5 |
| Feats: | Alertness, Run |
| Environment: | Warm plains |
| Organization: | Solitary, pair, or pride (6–10) |
| Challenge Rating: | 3 |
| Advancement: | 6–8 HD (Large) |
| Level Adjustment: | — |
The statistics presented here describe a male African lion, which is 5 to 8 feet long and weighs 330 to 550 pounds. Females are slightly smaller but use the same statistics.
Combat
**Pounce (Ex):**If a lion charges a foe, it can make a full attack, including two rake attacks.
**Improved Grab (Ex):**To use this ability, a 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.
Rake (Ex): Attack bonus +7 melee, damage 1d4+2.
**Skills:**Lions have a +4 racial bonus on Balance, Hide, and Move Silently checks. *In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +12.