Black Bear

Source: SRD / Basic Rules

title: Black Bear
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*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.

Environment

forest