Cat

Animals

Use these stat blocks to represent the creatures they’re named for or other similar creatures. For example, the Panther stat block can also represent a mountain lion, while the Giant Goat stat block might represent a buffalo. Any of these stat blocks might also serve as fantastical animals with distinctive names and cosmetic details unique to your D&D adventures.

title: Cat
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*Tiny beast, Unaligned*
 
- **Armor Class** 12 
- **Hit Points** 2 (1d4) 
- **Speed** 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| 3 (-4)|15 (+2)|10 (+0)| 3 (-4)|12 (+1)| 7 (-2)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** Dexterity +4
- **Skills** [Perception](/Mechanics/CLI/skills.md#Perception) +3, [Stealth](/Mechanics/CLI/skills.md#Stealth) +4
- **Senses** [Darkvision](/Mechanics/CLI/senses.md#Darkvision) 60 ft., passive Perception 13
- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 0
 
## Traits
 
***Jumper.*** The cat's jump distance is determined using its Dexterity rather than its Strength.
 
## Actions
 
***Scratch.*** *Melee Attack Roll:* `+4`, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 1 Slashing damage.

Environment

desert, forest, grassland, urban

Sources

Monster Manual (2024) p. 351, Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 347. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)