Archon Mount Winged Lion - Stat Block

Mystic Odysseys of Theros

Winged Lion CR: 4

Large celestial, unaligned

Armor Class: 13

Hit Points: 114 (12d10 + 48)

Speed: 60 ft , fly: 60 ft

STR

20 +5

DEX

16 +3

CON

18 +4

INT

6 -2

WIS

14 +2

CHA

5 -3

Senses: passive Perception 12

Languages: understands Celestial but can't speak

Challenge Rating: 4 ( 1100 XP)

Proficiency Bonus: 2

Pounce. If the 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 lion can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.

Archons always ride into battle on fearsome winged mounts. Some legends suggest that the mount is actually a physical manifestation of the archon's will, allowing the pair to act with a single mind. The two most common archon mounts are winged bulls and winged lions.