> [Monsters, NPC and Animals](srd_monsters.md)

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# Manticore

- CEO: [Manticore](hd_monsters_manticore.md)
-  Large monstrosity, lawful evil
- **Armor Class** 14 (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 68 (8d10 + 24)
- **Speed** 30 ft., fly 50 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|17 (+3)|16 (+3)|17 (+3)| 7 (-2)|12 (+1)| 8 (-1)|

- **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
- **Languages** Common
- **Challenge** 3 (700 XP)

## Special Features

**_Tail Spike Regrowth_**. The manticore has twenty-four tail spikes. Used spikes regrow when the manticore finishes a long rest.

## Actions

**_Multiattack_**. The manticore makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws or three with its tail spikes.

**_Bite_**. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

_Hit_: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

**_Claw_**. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

_Hit_: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

**_Tail Spike_**. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 100/200 ft., one target.

_Hit_: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

