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===Combat===
A dire lion attacks by running at prey, leaping, and clawing and biting as it [[SRD:Rake|rake]]s with its rear claws. It often [[SRD:Jump|jump]]s onto a creature larger than itself.

'''[[SRD:Improved Grab|Improved Grab]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' To use this ability, a dire lion must hit with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]] without provoking an [[SRD:Attacks of Opportunity|attack of opportunity]]. If it wins the [[SRD:Grapple|grapple check]], it establishes a hold and can [[SRD:Rake|rake]].

'''[[SRD:Pounce|Pounce]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' If a dire lion [[SRD:Charge|charges]], it can make a full attack, including two [[SRD:Rake|rake]] attacks.

'''[[SRD:Rake|Rake]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Attack bonus +12 melee, damage 1d6+3.

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' Dire lions have a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] and [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] checks.  

<nowiki>*</nowiki>In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] bonus improves to +8.

'''See Wikipedia Entry:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion Lion]


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[[Category:Dire Animal|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]]
Alignment	Always neutral +
Challenge Rating	5 +
Environment	Warm plains +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Large +
Title	Dire Lion +
Type	Animal +