Bugbear

The bugbear is a Medium humanoid (SRD 5.1) or fey (SRD 5.2.1) of challenge rating 1 in the fifth-edition System Reference Document. SRD 5.2.1 calls it the Bugbear Warrior.

SRD 5.1 (2014)

Bugbear

Size and type
Medium humanoid
Challenge
1 (200 XP)
Armour class
16
Hit points
27 (5d8+5)
Speed
30 ft
Skills
Stealth +6, Survival +2
Senses
darkvision 60 ft, passive perception 10
STR15+2
DEX14+2
CON13+1
INT8-1
WIS11+0
CHA9-1

Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack).

Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage from the attack.

Actions

Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage in melee or 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage at range.

SRD 5.2.1 (2024)

Bugbear Warrior

Size and type
Medium fey
Challenge
1 (200 XP)
Armour class
14
Hit points
33 (6d8+6)
Speed
30 ft
Skills
Stealth +6, Survival +2
Senses
darkvision 60 ft, passive perception 10
STR15+2
DEX14+2
CON13+1
INT8-1
WIS11+0
CHA9-1

Abduct. The bugbear needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grappling.

Actions

Grab. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 10 ft. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 12).

Light Hammer. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4 (with Advantage if the target is Grappled by the bugbear), reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 9 (3d4 + 2) Bludgeoning damage.

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