Bugbear — fantasy monster illustration. Bugbear is a medium humanoid (Challenge Rating 1).

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Bugbear

Medium Humanoid

AC
12
HP
30
Speed
30
CR
1

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 30 (5d8+8)

Speed 30 ft.


STR
14 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
10 (+0)

Skills Stealth +4, Survival +3, Athletics +4, Perception +3

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15

Languages Common, Goblin

Challenge 1


Actions

Strangle. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one Medium or smaller creature that is surprised grappled by the bugbear or that can't see the bugbear. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage and the target is pulled 5 feet towards the bugbear and grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends the bugbear automatically hits with the Strangle attack and the target can't breathe.

Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage or 12 (3d6 + 2) piercing damage if the target is a creature that is surprised or that can't see the bugbear.

Stealthy Sneak. The bugbear moves up to half its Speed without provoking opportunity attacks. It can then attempt to hide.

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