---
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