Smilodon
Creature 6 — animal
FlankerShadeLANDanimal
Smilodons are large saber-toothed cats, apex predators that are significantly more muscular and broader than the other species of big cats. They often kill prey with a quick stab to the throat or other vulnerable spot. The smilodon's oversized fangs are particularly sought after as trophies. Few predators of the natural world can match the cat's talent for stalking and stealth. Large cats can be found in almost any environment, usually keeping their distance from settlements. When civilization
Source: pathfinder-monster-core
Perception +14; low-light-vision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet
Skills acrobatics +12, athletics +16, stealth +12
Str
+6
Dex
+2
Con
+3
Int
-4
Wis
+2
Cha
+0
AC 23
Fort +15
Ref +12
Will +10
HP 110
Speed 30 feet
Offense
Melee Fangs +16, Damage 2d10+6 piercing plus Grab
Melee Claw (agile, unarmed) +16, Damage 2d8+6 slashing plus Grab
Abilities
Pierce Armor — The smilodon makes a fangs Strike against a creature that's Grabbed or Restrained.
If the attack hits, the creature is knocked Prone; if the creature is wearing armor with hardness 10 or lower, the armor is Broken.
If this Strike breaks a creature's armor or damages a creature who is unarmored or wearing broken armor, the creature also takes 2d6 bleed. This Strike doesn't further damage armor that's already broken.
If the attack hits, the creature is knocked Prone; if the creature is wearing armor with hardness 10 or lower, the armor is Broken.
If this Strike breaks a creature's armor or damages a creature who is unarmored or wearing broken armor, the creature also takes 2d6 bleed. This Strike doesn't further damage armor that's already broken.
Pounce — The smilodon Strides and makes a Strike at the end of that movement. If the smilodon began this action Hidden, it remains hidden until after this ability's Strike.
Sneak Attack — The smilodon deals 1d6 extra precision damage to creatures that are Off-Guard.
Grab —
WORKS WELL WITH
SnareLANDA controller inflicting Off-Guard or restraining a target lets the sneak attack land consistently once surprise is gone.
AnvilLANDA frontline tank that draws attention lets the smilodon stay hidden for repeated Pounce ambushes from the flanks.
PUNISHES
✖ isolated targets✖ heavy armor reliance✖ low Perception
Avoid stacking with another Flanker; both compete for the same off-guard opening.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
Unlock with Tactics
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