--- obsidianUIMode: preview cssclasses: json5e-monster tags: - compendium/src/5e/mm - monster/environment/forest - monster/size/medium - monster/type/beast aliases: ["Black Bear"] --- # Black Bear *Source: SRD / Basic Rules* ```ad-statblock title: Black Bear ![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/black-bear.png#token) *Medium beast, Unaligned* - **Armor Class** 11 (natural armor) - **Hit Points** 19 (`3d8 + 6`) - **Speed** 40 ft., climb 30 ft. |STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| |:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| |15 (+2)|10 (+0)|14 (+2)| 2 (-4)|12 (+1)| 7 (-2)| - **Proficiency Bonus** +2 - **Saving Throws** ⏤ - **Skills** Perception +3 - **Senses** passive Perception 13 - **Languages** — - **Challenge** 1/2 ## Traits ***Keen Smell.*** The bear has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](rules/skills.md#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:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (`1d6 + 2`) piercing damage. ***Claws.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 7 (`2d4 + 2`) slashing damage. ``` ^statblock ## Environment forest