Manticore

A monster in every sense of the word, a manticore has a vaguely humanoid head, the body of a lion, and the wings of a dragon. A bristling mane stretches down the creature's back, and its long tail ends in a cluster of deadly spikes that can impale prey at impressive range.
Evil Predators Manticores are fierce killers that hunt far and wide for prey. They work together to take down particularly large or dangerous creatures, sharing the meal once a kill is made. A manticore begins its attack with a volley of tail spikes, then lands and uses its claws and bite. When outdoors and outnumbered, it uses its wings to stay aloft, attacking from a distance until its spikes are depleted. A manticore isn't particularly bright, but it possesses a malevolent nature and the ability to converse. In the course of attacking, it denigrates its foes and offers to kill them swiftly if they beg for their lives. If a manticore sees an advantage to be gained by sparing a creature's life, it does so, asking for a tribute or sacrifice equal to its loss of food.
Monstrous Relationships Manticores serve wicked masters that treat them well and provide regular prey. A manticore might provide aerial support for an ore horde or a hobgoblin army. Another could serve as a hunting companion for a hill giant chief, or guard the entrance to a lamia's lair. The manticores' greatest territorial rivals include chimeras, griffons, perytons, and wyverns. Manticores hunting as a pack often have the advantage of greater numbers. In addition to these creatures, manticores fear dragons and avoid them.

Manticore

A monster in every sense of the word, a manticore has a vaguely humanoid head, the body of a lion, and the wings of a dragon. A bristling mane stretches down the creature's back, and its long tail ends in a cluster of deadly spikes that can impale prey at impressive range.

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Armor Class	14 (natural armor)
Hit Points	8d10+24
Speed	30 ft.	Fly 50 ft.
Strength	17 (+3)
Dexterity	16 (+3)
Constitution	17 (+3)
Intelligence	7 (- 2)
Wisdom	12 (+1)
Charisma	8 (-1)
Senses	Darkvision 60ft.	Passive Perception 11
Languages	Common
Challenge	3 (700 XP)
Special	Tail Spike Regrowth	The manticore has twenty-four tail spikes.	Used spikes regrow when the manticore finishes a long rest
Action 1	Multiattack	The manticore makes three attacks:	one with its bite and two with its claws
or three with its tail spikes
Action 2	Bite	Melee Weapon Attack	d20+5 to hit
Reach 5 ft., one target	Hit 1d8+3 piercing damage
Action 3	Claw	Melee Weapon Attack	d20+5 to hit
Reach 5 ft., one target	Hit 1d6+3 slashing damage
Action 4	Tail Spike	Ranged Weapon Attack	d20+5 to hit
Range 100/200 ft., one target	Hit 1d8+3 piercing damage