He is indeed level 29, and he also dropped a Dry Marrow, along with the Snake Spine Collar and a Blightfire Helm Pattern. He's physically a lot bigger than the young slashclaw's he hangs around with, so he's easy to spot, just like Plaguebringer and Mossback.
No others lions attacked me after I killed him, but these lions are very social so make sure you are out of the way of any wandering critters while knocking him off.
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Dropped a sleeve pattern on 7/21, as did Mossback, Plaguebringer and Dragoneater. Previously, only higher level mobs like Thunderwood and Duskfall dropped this pattern. Glad it's apparently been fixed.
After killing Cliffstalker, every lion on the mountain proceeded to attack. I think they could sense that their beloved leader has fallen ... and they weren't happy.
Magic item lore item Slot: primary Skill: 2H piercing Dam 22 del 37 hp 25 mana 25 end 25 recomended 25 req 18 WT 6.8 Class: war pal rng shd ber. Race: all Slow 1 type 4