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Grove Bear

Medium · Beast · CR 1/4 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

13 (natural armor)

13 (2d8+4)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Constitution +4

Skills

Perception +3

Traits

Grappler

The bear has advantage on attack rolls against any creature grappled by it.

Keen Smell

The bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Claws

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends, the bear can't use its claws on another target.

About Grove Bear

Grove Bear is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 13 hit points (derived from 2d8+4).

GM Tips: Using Grove Bear

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 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 Grove Bear

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Grove Bear?: Grove Bear has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Grove Bear?: Grove Bear is a Medium Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.