Homebrew Awakened Leopard/Panther Species Details

A quadrupedal ambush predator. This particular feline has been granted greater intelligence and speech by magical means.

Awakened Leopard/Panther Traits

Feline Traits

Ability Score Increase

Dexterity and Strength increase by 2

Darkvision

Darkvision up to 120 feet

Skills

Natural skills

You have proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills.

Keen Smell

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

Pounce

Pounce. If the panther 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 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the panther can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Roar

As an action, you can release a terrifying roar. Each creature around you in a 20-foot-radius sphere must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC8+Wis-mod+prof.bonus), or becomes frightened of you for 1 minute. After you use your roar, you can't use it again until after you complete a short or long rest.