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Drop Bear

Large · Beast · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

42 (5d10+15)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3

Traits

Drop

The drop bear takes no damage from falling 40 feet or fewer and deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when it hits with an attack after falling at least 20 feet. A creature that takes this extra damage is knocked prone.

Keen Smell

The bear has advantage on Perception checks that rely on smell.

Stealthy

The drop bear has advantage on Stealth checks in forested areas.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8+5) piercing damage.

Claws

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+5 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4+5) slashing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature it is grappled (escape DC 15). Until this grapple ends the bear can't attack a different target with its claws.

Multiattack

The bear makes two melee attacks.

About Drop Bear

Drop Bear is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 42 hit points (derived from 5d10+15).

GM Tips: Using Drop Bear

1 tips available

When using Drop Bear in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 40 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Drop Bear

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 40 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Drop Bear?: Drop Bear has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Drop Bear?: Drop Bear is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.