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The Complete Guide to Leonin in Theros |

Leonin 5E

The Mythic Odysseys of Theros just looked at Catfolk and said “alright… But what if they were bigger?” These big
cats are known as the Leonin, and are the ercest beasties on the planes. Do you feel like being a walking, talking,
isolationist lion? I thought you might. Let’s see what they have in the Leonin 5E guide.

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Table of Contents 
1. Leonin 5E Guide
1.1. Traits
1.2. Personality
1.2.1. Leonin and the Gods
1.3. Homeland in Theros
1.4. Leonin Names
2. Suggested Classes
2.1. Barbarian
2.2. Fighter
2.3. Paladin
3. Concluding our Leonin 5E Guide

Leonin 5E Guide
The Leonin’s powerful builds make them seem intimidating… And they are. Below are their traits, and then what
makes them tick.

Traits

The Leonin are erce ghters, exempli ed in their stats.

Ability Score Increase. +2 Constitution, +1 Strength

Age. Human-ish.

Alignment. Tend to be good/lawful good.

Size. You’re a big kitty; 6-7 feet tall.

Speed. 35 feet.

Darkvision. 60 ft of greyscale.

Claws. 1d4 + Strength slashing damage unarmed strikes.

Hunter’s Instincts. You have pro ciency in one of the following skills of your
choice: Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, or Survival.

Daunting Roar. A fun but situational e ect, Daunting Roar lets you give a menacing roar that frightens creatures
of your choice within 10 feet of you if they fail a wisdom save. This e ect lasts until the end of your next turn, and
you can only do it once per short or long rest. This fear e ect isn’t as strong as Conquering Presence that is tied
to the Oath of Conquest, but it’s pretty handy given that it is a bonus action. ×

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Languages. Common and Leonin.

See our Mythic Odysseys of Theros Review

Personality

The Leonin are con dent in themselves. They’ve hunted alone for milenia, and should not be looking for help
anytime soon. This causes them to have an imperious attitude towards things – you’ve dealt with things alone for
your whole life. And you usually deal with them aggressively; ghting with words, sts, or swords took up most of
your childhood, and your pridemates trained with you daily.

You know the traitorous beings outside of your Pride… But you’ve decided to adventure. These people who
surround you are your new pride.

Leonin and the Gods

Your isolationist personality extends to the point where you even shun the Gods; your people tell stories of how
they used to worship the same Gods as everyone else… But one day, you were betrayed. Now, you likely have a
less positive attitude towards them compared to your allies.

d6 Attitude

1 I’m amused by the antics of the gods and their earnest, but ultimately deluded, mortal champions,
and I feel smugly superior in my detachment.

2 The meddling of the gods in mortal a airs makes me angry and bitter. I wish they would just leave us
all alone!

3 I view the gods as worthy adversaries-incredibly clever and well-prepared to play a long game but ×
ultimately doomed to lose their games.

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4 I’m certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the gods, but I roll my eyes at
each new twist of fate and try to get on with my life.

5 I wish that I could be as naive as humans and other mortals who actually think the gods are looking
out for them. I miss that kind of innocence.

6 I don’t talk about it among other leonin, but I actually revere the gods and try to please them by my
actions.

Homeland in Theros

You come from the shining lands of Oreskos, a shining, glorious plain untouched by most. This land is full of
prime game, ocks of birds, and everything a Leonin could ever ask for. You live amongst a matriarchal society,
where relationships determine status. Your people accept the fey beasts that live nearby much more readily than
unpredictable humans, nor those strange tritons.

There are two many prides to count, though you tend to be somewhat nomadic. You follow the words of elders,
especially the Speaker – an elected representative. The Ironmanes, a tribe on the mountains, are the sole
collection of prides that do not fall under the rule of the Speaker.

Occasionally, the Leonin gather in Tethmos, where the eldermost of the tribes gather to spread knowledge. It is
the sole city of importance, and the Leonin guard it ercely… Unless an outsider earns their trust.

Leonin Names

Leonin identify themselves with their name and pride. Names tend to be abstract but snappy, while prides tend
to be the traditional, two-words-put-together names – similar to Dwarves, but more catlike.

Female Names: Aletha, Atagone, Demne, Doxia, Ecate, Eriz, Gragonde, ladma, Koila, Oramne, Seza, Ziore ×
Male Names: Apto, Athoz, Baragon, Bryguz, Eremoz, Gorioz, Grexes, Oriz, Pyxathor, Teoz, Xemnon, Xior

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Pride Names: Embereye, Flintclaw, Golden eld, Ironmane, Starfeller, Sunguides

Suggested Classes
Your stats scream at you to go into melee. Your racial traits can’t help but agree.

Barbarian

+2 Constitution is just too much to relent on! While Barbarians don’t get too much o of Constitution, you might
as well be the bee est thing in the party, right? +1 Strength will help you out there. Claws won’t be too useful, but
they give you some extra damage in a non-weapon ght. The cherry on top is Daunting Roar, an area of e ect
frighten which makes you a valuable frontliner.

Fighter

When it comes to con dent creatures with a passion for combat, Fighter just seems too obvious. Your stats work
well for a frontliner, and you can still invest in Intelligence if you want Eldritch Knight. Battlemaster seems like the
perfect avor for the Leonin, though!

Paladin

With the release of the Glory Paladin, you might wanna crack out two new things simultaneously. The Glory
Paladin really wants to be on the frontline, and bene ts from movement speed to a ridiculous degree. You’ll be a
potent bodyguard, and Paladins can really get some bonuses from an area of e ect control ability.

Concluding our Leonin 5E Guide

The Leonin are a proud, dedicated warrior race that doesn’t do too much. With a +2 to Constitution and faster
movement speed to boot, you’ve got yourself a frontliner with the option to expand into a few ranged builds. This
is far from a bad race, but compared to the Satyr, it’s not overly ashy. Although, maybe that’s for the best…

If you’re wanting something with high health and great melee capabilities, the Leonin will bring you to victory.
Want to see your other options? Check out or rundown of all the Theros races!

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