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Challenge 1: 1

Lion

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class
12
Hit Points
26 (4d10+4)
Speed
50 ft.
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills
Perception +3, Stealth +6
Senses
passive Perception 13
Languages
—
Challenge
1 (200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+2

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

Pack Tactics. The lion has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the lion's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Pounce. If the lion moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the lion can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Running Leap. With a 10-foot running start, the lion can long jump up to 25 ft..

Actions

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: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the lion (200 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Lion for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 1—1—2–20
Level 21—23–20
Level 3—234–20
Level 42345–20
Level 53–45–67–89–20
Level 63–56–78–1011–20

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Questions

What CR is the Lion?

The Lion is challenge 1, worth 200 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Lion have?

26 hit points (4d10+4), with AC 12.

How many should I use against four 1st-level characters?

Against four level 1 characters, 1 is medium by the encounter XP budget.