Forest Nexu, Adult

Armor Class 14 · Hit Points 58 (13d8) · Speed 50 ft., climb 40 ft.

Avoidance (Trait). If the nexu is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails .

Keen Sight and Smell (Trait). The nexu has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight and smell.

Pounce (Trait). If the nexu 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 nexu can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Multiattack (Action). The nexu can make two claw attacks.

Bite (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) kinetic damage.

Claw (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) kinetic damage.