Dungeons & Dragons Panther Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Panther.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, a panther is a medium-sized beast commonly found in forests, jungles, and mountainous regions. It is a stealthy predator known for its agility and keen hunting instincts. Typically appearing in editions like D&D 5e, the panther has a stat block that emphasizes speed, dexterity, and stealth, making it an effective ambush hunter. It has a high Dexterity score, proficiency in Stealth, and abilities like Pounce, which allows it to knock creatures prone after a charge attack. Panthers are often solitary but can sometimes be found in small family groups.

Mechanically, a panther is a Challenge Rating 1/4 creature with low hit points and armor class, making it a weak opponent for mid-level adventurers but a dangerous foe for low-level characters. It attacks with claws or a bite, relying on surprise and mobility rather than brute force. Many druids and rangers use panthers as animal companions or wild shape forms due to their versatility in combat and exploration.

In storytelling, a panther can serve as a guardian of sacred groves, a scout for larger predators, or a trained beast used by hunters and druids. Intelligent creatures such as drow or jungle-dwelling factions may use panthers as war beasts. Some magical panthers, like the displacer beast, are inspired by real-world big cats but possess supernatural abilities.

Panthers in D&D are thematically linked to speed, stealth, and deadly precision, making them excellent creatures for both wilderness encounters and roleplaying opportunities involving animal companions, shapeshifting, or survival challenges.