Dire Tiger (Smilodon)

CR: 8 XP: 4,800


N Large animal


Init: +6 Senses: low-light vision, scent Perception: +12


Defense

AC: 17, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+2 Dex, +6 natural, –1 size)


hp: 105 (14d8+42)


Fort: +12 Ref: +11 Will: +5


Offense

Speed: 40 ft.


Melee: 2 claws +18 (2d4+8 plus grab), bite +18 (2d6+8/19–20 plus grab)


Space: 10 ft. Reach: 5 ft.


Special Attacks: pounce, rake (2 claws +18, 2d4+8)


Statistics

Str: 27 Dex: 15 Con: 17 Int: 2 Wis: 12 Cha: 10


Base Atk: +10 CMB: +19 (+23 grapple) CMD: 31 (35 vs. trip)


Feats: Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Run, Skill Focus (Perception), Skill Focus (Stealth), Weapon Focus (bite, claw)


Skills: Acrobatics +6, Perception +12, Stealth +15 (+23 in tall grass), Swim +13, Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics, +4 Stealth (+8 in tall grass)


Ecology

Environment: any forests, plains, and swamps


Organization: solitary or pair


Treasure: none


Description

This powerful feline predator moves with a deadly grace, its reddish-orange fur slashed with black stripes.

This large tiger grumbles a warning as it crouches. Two saber-like fangs jut downward from its powerful jaws.

Source: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary