> [Monsters, NPC and Animals](srd_monsters.md)

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# Black Bear

- Alias: [Ours noir](hd_monsters_ours_noir.md)
-  Medium beast, unaligned
- **Armor Class** 11 (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 19 (3d8 + 6)
- **Speed** 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|15 (+2)|10 (+0)|14 (+2)| 2 (-4)|12 (+1)| 7 (-2)|

- **Skills** Perception +3
- **Senses** passive Perception 13
- **Languages** -
- **Challenge** 1/2 (100 XP)

## Special Features

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

## Actions

**_Multiattack_**. The bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

**_Bite_**. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

_Hit_: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

**_Claws_**. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

_Hit_: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage.

