Dire Cave Bear

2024

Huge Beast, Unaligned

Armor Class 13

Initiative +0 (10)

Hit Points 85 (9d10 + 36)

Speed 40 ft.

Initiative +2 (12)

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STR   22

Mod (+6) Save (+6)

DEX   11

Mod (+0) Save (+0)

CON   18

Mod (+4) Save (+4)

INT    3

Mod (-4) Save (-4)

WIS   14

Mod (+2) Save (+2)

CHA   5

Mod (-3) Save (-3)

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Skills Perception + 4

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14

Languages –

Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

Proficiency Bonus +2

Actions

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Multiattack. The bear uses Roar and makes two Rend attacks.

Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) Slashing damage. 

Roar. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 12, one creature within 30 feet. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition until the start of the bear’s next turn.

Bonus Actions

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Boundless Aggression (Recharge 6). The bear moves up to half its Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks. If the bear would enter a creature’s space, it stops moving and the target is subjected to the following effect. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 14. Failure: 15 (2d8 + 6) Slashing damage, and the target has the Prone condition.

Credit: Aaron Miller/Ivo Hoying