Caracal (D&D 5E Monster)

Caracal

Medium beast, unaligned

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Armor Class 15

Hit Points 18 (4d6 + 4)

Speed 40 ft.

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STR                DEX               CON               INT                 WIS                CHA

13 (+1)            19 (+5)          13 (+1)           3 (−4)             12 (+1)            10 (+0)

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Skills Perception +3, Stealth +7

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages —

Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

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Keen Smell. A caracal has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pounce. If a caracal 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 11 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the caracal can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Running Leap. With a 10-foot running start, a caracal can long jump up to 20 feet.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d2 + 1) slashing damage. 

Caracals are medium-sized wild cats that are about a yard long, up to 20 inches tall at the shoulder, and about 40 pounds in weight and which are distinguished by short tails and the tufts of black hair growing from the tips of their ears. They are native to Ethiopia and the surrounding lands.