Brown Bear

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Basic Information

Anatomy

Brown bears have a tough hide that provides them with protection during combat (i.e. natural armor). A brown bear can bite with its mouth and also attack with its claws. ^{[1] [2]}

Ecology and Habitats

A brown bear can climb many vertical surfaces. ^{[1] [2]}

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Brown bears have a keen sense of smell. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ^Monster Manual - 5e (2014), p.319.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.120.

Contents

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Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Brown Bear

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 11 (natural armor)

Hit Points 34 ( 4d10 + 12 )

Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR

19 +4

DEX

10 +0

CON

16 +3

INT

2 -4

WIS

13 +1

CHA

7 -2

Skills Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages —

Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks; one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 ( 1d8 + 4 ) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 ( 2d6 + 4 ) slashing damage.

Suggested Terrain arctic, forest, grassland, hills

Sources Monster Manual - 5e , D&D Basic Rules