Dire Jaguar

Large beast, unaligned

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Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24)

Speed 40 ft., climb 20 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)	2 (-4)	14 (+2)	6 (-2)

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Skills Perception +4, Stealth +7

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages understands but doesn’t speak any languages

Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

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

Pounce. If it 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 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the Dire Jaguar can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

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Multiattack. It makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

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Ambush Predator. It has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised.

Evasion. If the Dire Jaguar is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage on a successful save.

Leaping Prowess. The Dire Jaguar can leap incredible distances. It can jump up to 30 feet horizontally and 15 feet vertically without needing to make an ability check.

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Actions

Roar (Recharge 5-6). The Dire Jaguar releases a deafening roar. Each creature within 60 feet of the Dire Jaguar that can hear the roar must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

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Reactions

Uncanny Dodge. When the Dire Jaguar makes a Dexterity saving throw to take half damage, it takes no damage on a successful save.

Dire jaguars are even more sturdily built, and far more aggressive, than ordinary jaguars.

Originally Posted by Nilbog of the Wizards Community forums.

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Dire jaguars grow to be up to 12 feet long (excluding the tail) and weigh up to 1,900 pounds.

Dire Jaguar
Size/Type	Large animal
Hit Dice	6d8+18 (45 hp)
Initiative	+2
Speed	40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class	14 (-1 size, +3 Dexterity, +2 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple	+4/+13
Attack	Claw +9 melee (1d6+5)
Full Attack	2 claws +9 melee (1d6+5) and bite +5 melee (1d8+2)
Space/Reach	10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Improved grab, pounce, rake 1d6+2
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +6
Abilities	Strength 21, Dexterity 17, Constitution 17, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 12, Charisma 10
Skills	Hide -2*, Listen +5, Move Silently +5, Spot +6, Swim +6
Feats	Alertness, Run, Weapon Focus (bite)
Environment	Warm forests
Organization	Solitary
Challenge Rating	4
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	7-12 HD (Large); 13-18 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment	—

Combat

A dire jaguar usually pounces on creatures of Medium or larger size. Smaller creatures are simply clawed and bitten to death.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a dire jaguar must hit with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can rake.

Pounce (Ex): If a dire jaguar charges, it can make a full attack, including two rake attacks.

Rake (Ex): Attack bonus +12 melee, damage 1d6+3.

Skills: Dire jaguars have a +4 racial bonus on Move Silently checks.

*In areas of thick vegetation, they have a +8 bonus on Hide checks.