---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/forest
- monster/environment/grassland
- monster/environment/underdark
- monster/size/medium
- monster/type/humanoid/goblinoid
aliases: ["Bugbear"]
---
# Bugbear
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Bugbear
![](compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/bugbear.png#token)
*Medium humanoid (goblinoid), Chaotic Evil*

- **Armor Class** 16  ([hide armor](compendium/items/hide-armor.md), [shield](compendium/items/shield.md))
- **Hit Points** 27 (`5d8 + 5`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|15 (+2)|14 (+2)|13 (+1)| 8 (-1)|11 (+0)| 9 (-1)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Stealth +6, Survival +2
- **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

- **Languages** Common, Goblin
- **Challenge** 1

## Traits

***Brute.*** A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack).

***Surprise Attack.*** If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (`2d6`) damage from the attack.

## Actions

***Morningstar.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 11 (`2d8 + 2`) piercing damage.

***Javelin.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. *Hit:* 9 (`2d6 + 2`) piercing damage in melee or 5 (`1d6 + 2`) piercing damage at range.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underdark, grassland, forest