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

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# Saber-Toothed Tiger

- Alias: [Tigre à dents de sabre](hd_monsters_tigre_a_dents_de_sabre.md)
-  Large beast, unaligned
- **Armor Class** 12
- **Hit Points** 52 (7d10 + 14)
- **Speed** 40 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|18 (+4)|14 (+2)|15 (+2)| 3 (-4)|12 (+1)| 8 (-1)|

- **Skills** Perception +3, Stealth +6
- **Senses** passive Perception 13
- **Languages** -
- **Challenge** 2 (450 XP)

## Special Features

**_Keen Smell_**. The tiger has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

**_Pounce_**. If the tiger moves at least 20 feet 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.