Manticore

Stat block

Cha

8

Con

16

Dex

16

Int

6

Str

16

Wis

12

Speed

Fly: 50; Walk: 30

Senses

darkvision 60 ft.

Skills

Actions

• Multiattack. The manticore makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks, or it makes two Tail Spike attacks. If both Tail Spike attacks hit one creature, the target must succeed on a DC 13 CON save or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.
• Bite. _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 7 (1d8+3) piercing damage.
• Claw. _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 10 (2d6+3) slashing damage.
• Tail Spike. _Ranged Weapon Attack:_ +5 to hit, range 100/200 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 7 (1d8+3) piercing damage plus 5 (2d4) poison damage.

Languages

Common

Reactions

• Spiky Retaliation. When a creature the manticore can see hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it, the manticore can jab a spike into the attacker. The attacker must succeed on a DC 13 DEX save or take 5 (2d4) poison damage.

Saving throws

Wisdom: 1; Charisma: -1; Strength: 3; Dexterity: 3; Constitution: 3; Intelligence: -2

Special abilities

• Mimicry. The manticore can mimic Humanoid voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 13 WIS (Insight) check.
• Monstrosity Resilience. The manticore is resistant to exhaustion and to the frightened condition.
• Tail Spike Regrowth. The manticore has twenty-four tail spikes. Used spikes regrow when the manticore finishes a long rest.

Damage resistances

Monstrosity Resilience