Blazing Lion

Fireborne Leap. (Recharge 4-6) As part of its movement, the Blazing Lion can leap up to 40 feet in any direction, landing with explosive force. Creatures within 10 feet of where it lands must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) fire damage on a failure or half as much on a success.

Strength of the Pride. (Mount Feature) While mounted on the Blazing Lion, the rider gains advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks and Strength saving throws.

Multiattack. Melee Weapon Attack: The Blazing Lion makes two Claw or Bite attacks.

• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
  Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.

• Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
  Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5) slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Blazing Pounce. (Recharge 4-6) If the Blazing Lion moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature, it can make a Claw attack as a bonus action. If the attack hits, the target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Ember Step. (Recharge 5-6) The Blazing Lion momentarily turns into living flame and teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Creatures within 5 feet of the Lion before it teleports take 5 (1d10) fire damage.

Flameborne Reflex. Melee Weapon Attack: When a creature within 10 feet of the Blazing Lion hits it with a melee attack, the attacker takes 7 (2d6) fire damage.

Defensive Roar. (Recharge 5-6) When the Blazing Lion or its rider is targeted by an attack, it can roar to create a blast of fiery air, imposing disadvantage on the attack roll. If the attack still hits, the attacker takes 5 (1d10) fire damage.

Blazing Strike. (Cost 1 Action) The Blazing Lion makes a Claw Attack.

Ignite Fury. (Costs 2 Actions) The Blazing Lion ignites its claws in flames for 1 minute. Its Claw attacks deal an additional 9 (2d8) fire damage.

Roaring Charge. (Costs 3 Actions) The Blazing Lion moves up to 30 feet without provoking opportunity attacks. If it moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature, the target must make a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone and take 14 (4d6) fire damage.

Burning Roar. (1/Long Rest) The Blazing Lion lets out a deafening, flame-filled roar in a 30-foot cone. All creatures in the area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 33 (6d10) fire damage on a failed save or half as much on a success. Allied creatures in the cone gain temporary HP equal to half the total fire damage dealt.