Bear, Black

Medium Animal — CR 2

Monster Manual v.3.5 (MM), p. 269

Hit Dice: 3d8+6 (19 hp)
Initiative: +1
Speed: Land 40 ft
Armor Class: 13, touch 11, flat-footed 12
Base Attack / Grapple: +2/+6
Attack: Claw +6 melee (1d4+4)
Full Attack: 2 claws +6 melee (1d4+4) and bite +1 melee (1d6+2)
STR: 19
DEX: 13
CON: 15
INT: 2
WIS: 12
CHA: 6
Fort / Ref / Will: +5 / +4 / +2
Challenge Rating: 2
Alignment: Always Neutral
Organization: Solitary or pair
Treasure: None
Environment: Forests
Level Adjustment: —

Special Abilities

Low-Light VisionScent

Feats

Endurance, Run

Description

The black bear is a forest-dwelling omnivore that usually is not dangerous unless an interloper threatens its cubs or food supply. Black bears can be pure black, blond, or cinnamon in color and are rarely more than 5 feet long.

Combat

Black bears rip prey with their claws and teeth.

Skills: A black bear has a +4 racial bonus on Swim checks.