Panther

• AC: 12
• Alignment: Unaligned
• CHA: 7
• CON: 10
• Challenge Rating: 1/4
• DEX: 15
• HP: 13 (3d8)
• INT: 3
• Passive Perception: 14
• Roll 0: Bite 1d20 + 4 1d6+2
• Roll 1: Claw 1d20 + 4 1d4+2
• STR: 14
• Size: Medium
• Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +6
• Speed: 50 ft., climb 40 ft.
• Type: beast
• WIS: 14

Traits

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

Pounce: If the panther 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 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the panther can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Claw: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.

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The SendingStone review

The panther, as a creature in Dungeons and Dragons, is a relatively weak challenge for players with a challenge rating of only 1/4. Nevertheless, it still has traits that make it a formidable foe such as its high Dexterity and Passive Perception scores. Its low Charisma and Intelligence scores indicate it is neither a social nor intelligent creature, but this is to be expected given its animalistic nature. Its AC and HP scores are average, but its Bite attack can deal decent damage to players. In general, the panther is a decent option for DMs looking for a low-level creature to add to a group encounter, but it lacks the complexity and challenge of more advanced beasts.

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Panther is D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) 5th edition content, but other TTRPGs may have their own version such as a Panther Pathfinder edition. Want to use Panther in a VTT (virtual tabletop)? Try out SendingStone for free today!

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