Buff Lion

Keen Smell: The Buff Lion has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pounce: If the Buff Lion moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the Buff Lion can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Endurance of the Wilds: The Buff Lion draws upon the mystical energies of its environment, allowing it to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity. Its hit points increase by 1d10 for each level of its master or the creature it is bonded with. This increase occurs whenever the Buff Lion gains a level or whenever its master gains a level, up to a maximum of 20 levels.

Alpha Presence: The Buff Lion exudes an aura of dominance and authority, cementing its status as the alpha among its kind. Female lions within its territory recognize and defer to its leadership, viewing it as the pinnacle of strength and prowess.

• Inspiring Presence: Female lions within 1 mile of the Buff Lion gain advantage on Wisdom saving throws against being frightened and on attack rolls against creatures that the Buff Lion has attacked within the last minute. Additionally, they have advantage on any Charisma checks made to interact with other creatures while within the Buff Lion's presence.

• Protective Instinct: Female lions under the Buff Lion's leadership are fiercely protected by it. When a female lion within its territory is targeted by an attack, the Buff Lion can use its reaction to intercept the attack, moving up to its speed to place itself between the attacker and the targeted lion. If the Buff Lion does so, it becomes the target of the attack instead.

Multiattack: The Buff Lion makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Claws: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage.

Terrifying Roar (Recharge 5–6): The Buff Lion emits a deafening roar. Each creature of the Buff Lion's choice within 30 feet of it that can hear it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the Buff Lion's Terrifying Roar for the next 24 hours.

Muscle Flex: The Buff Lion flexes its impressive muscles, bolstering its own confidence and intimidating its foes. It gains advantage on its next attack roll or ability check before the end of its next turn.

Majestic Mane: The Buff Lion shakes its mane, releasing a cloud of dust and debris around itself. Any creature within 10 feet of the Buff Lion must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or become blinded until the end of their next turn as they are temporarily engulfed in the swirling dust and fur.

Defensive Swipe: When a creature within 5 feet of the Buff Lion hits it with a melee attack, the Buff Lion can use its reaction to make a claw attack against that creature.

Reckless Attack (Reaction): When a creature the Buff Lion can see attacks it with a melee weapon attack, the Buff Lion can use its reaction to enter a state of reckless abandon, momentarily disregarding its own safety for the chance to strike back with unparalleled ferocity. Until the start of its next turn, the Buff Lion gains advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls it makes, but all attack rolls against it have advantage as well.

Prays Be Deer Bro

The Buff Lion channels its inner ferocity, tapping into primal instincts akin to a barbarian's rage, but with a spiritual connection to its environment. With a snarl and a mighty roar, it invokes the blessing of the wilderness, empowering itself for battle.

Cost: 2 Legendary Actions

Effect: The Buff Lion enters a state akin to a berserker's rage, known as Prays Be Deer Bro, for up to 3 turns. During this time, it gains the following benefits:

• Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws: The Buff Lion gains advantage on all Strength checks and saving throws.

• Bonus Damage: The Buff Lion deals additional damage equal to its proficiency bonus on all melee weapon attacks.

• Resistance to Damage: The Buff Lion gains resistance to all bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.

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