Nkosi
Medium Humanoid, Shapechanger)
False
Armor Class 15 (studded leather in Humanoid form)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 50 ft.
- STR
- 16 (+3)
- DEX
- 16 (+3)
- CON
- 12 (+1)
- INT
- 10 (+0)
- WIS
- 10 (+0)
- CHA
- 8 (-1)
Skills Survival +2
Damage Vulnerabilities False
Damage Resistances False
Damage Immunities False
Condition Immunities False
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common (can’t speak in lion form)
Challenge 1/2
Traits
Keen Smell. The nkosi has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Pounce. If the nkosi moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a Mambele attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the nkosi can make one Bite attack against it as a bonus action.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Mambele (Humanoid Form Only). Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Change Shape. The nkosi transforms into a Large lion or back into its true form, which is Humanoid. Its statistics, other than its size, speed, and AC, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
