Night Stalker Manticore

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Large Monstrosity (night predator), Neutral Evil

Armor Class 17 (natural armor)

Hit Points 95 (10d10+40)

Speed 40 ft. fly 60 ft.

STR 18 (+4)

DEX 15 (+2)

CON 18 (+4)

INT 5 (-3)

WIS 12 (+1)

CHA 8 (-1)

Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +7

Skills Stealth +7, Perception +5

Damage Resistances piercing; slashing

Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15

Languages Undercommon

Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

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

Pack Tactics. The manticore has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one ally is within 5 feet of the target and isn't incapacitated.

Night Hunter. When in dim light or darkness, the manticore can take the Hide action as a bonus action.

Actions

Multiattack. The manticore makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10+5) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6+5) slashing damage.

Tail Spike. Ranged weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8+3) piercing damage. The manticore can launch a spike from its tail. It has 12 spikes available, and it regains 1d6 + 3 used spikes at dawn.

Environment Forest, Mountain

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Lore & Description

Appearance

The Night Stalker Manticore has dark fur blended with fearsome black and deep purple colors, its eyes glint like bright moons in darkness. The creature has long, sharp claws and three rows of tail spikes that it can launch as projectiles.

Behavior & Origins

This variant of the manticore is known to hunt in the shadows of night, often utilizing the darkness for stealthy ambushes. It is a predatory beast that preys on unwary travelers, using its keen senses to track them by smell and sound. Its elusive nature makes it a dangerous opponent under the cover of darkness.

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Generation Info

Original prompt:
"A manticore that hunts at night"

Created: Jan 28, 2026
Modified: May 22, 2026