# [Lion](3-Mechanics\CLI\bestiary\beast/lion-xmm.md)
*Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 364, Player's Handbook (2024) p. 352*
## Animals
Use these stat blocks to represent the creatures they're named for or other similar creatures. For example, the [Panther](3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/panther-xmm.md) stat block can also represent a mountain lion, while the [Giant Goat](3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/giant-goat-xmm.md) stat block might represent a buffalo. Any of these stat blocks might also serve as fantastical animals with distinctive names and cosmetic details unique to your D&D adventures.
```statblock
"name": "Lion (XMM)"
"size": "Large"
"type": "beast"
"alignment": "Unaligned"
"ac": !!int "12"
"hp": !!int "22"
"hit_dice": "4d10"
"stats":
- !!int "17"
- !!int "15"
- !!int "11"
- !!int "3"
- !!int "12"
- !!int "8"
"speed": "50 ft."
"skillsaves":
"Stealth": !!int "4"
"Perception": !!int "3"
"senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13"
"languages": ""
"cr": "1"
"traits":
- "desc": "The lion has [Advantage](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/advantage-xphb.md)\
\ on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the lion's allies is\
\ within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn't have the [Incapacitated](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Incapacitated)\
\ condition."
"name": "Pack Tactics"
- "desc": "With a 10-foot running start, the lion can [Long Jump](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/long-jump-xphb.md)\
\ up to 25 feet."
"name": "Running Leap"
"actions":
- "desc": "The lion makes two Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of\
\ Roar."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Slashing damage."
"name": "Rend"
- "desc": "Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 11, one creature within 15 feet. Failure: The\
\ target has the [Frightened](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Frightened)\
\ condition until the start of the lion's next turn."
"name": "Roar"
"source":
- "XMM"
- "XPHB"
"image": "3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/token/lion-xmm.webp"
```
^statblock
## Environment
desert, grassland, hill, mountain