5e Cards
Challenge 2: 2

Saber-Toothed Tiger

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class
12
Hit Points
52 (7d10+14)
Speed
40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills
Perception +3, Stealth +6
Senses
passive Perception 13
Languages
—
Challenge
2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+2

Keen Smell. The tiger has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pounce. If the tiger moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the tiger can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the saber-toothed tiger (450 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Saber-Toothed Tiger for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 2—1—2–20
Level 31—23–20
Level 4—2—3–20
Level 52345–20
Level 6234–67–20
Level 7345–67–20

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Questions

What CR is the Saber-Toothed Tiger?

The Saber-Toothed Tiger is challenge 2, worth 450 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Saber-Toothed Tiger have?

52 hit points (7d10+14), with AC 12.

How many should I use against four 2nd-level characters?

Against four level 2 characters, 1 is medium by the encounter XP budget.