Medium Humanoid (Human, Shapechanger), Neutral Good
Armor Class 13 in humanoid form, 15 in bear and hybrid form
Hit Points 223 (22d8 + 110)
Speed 30 ft., 40ft in Dire Bear or Hybrid Form
STR
24 (+7)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws STR +13, CON +11, WIS +8
Skills Athletics +13, Intimidation +9, Perception +8
Damage Immunities Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened
Senses Darkvision 60 ft, Passive Perception 18
Languages Common (can't speak in bear form)
Challenge 18 (20,000 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +6
Traits

Shapechanger. The alpha can use its action to polymorph into a Large bear-humanoid hybrid or into a Large Dire bear, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its size and AC, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Keen Smell. The alpha has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pack Leader. The alpha's allies have advantage on melee attack rolls against any hostile creature within 5 feet of the alpha and the alpha isn't incapacitated.

Alpha's Presence (Hybrid Form Only). Any lycanthrope that starts its turn within 30 feet of the alpha's Hybrid form must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or be forced to use their reaction to transform into their own Hybrid form.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the alpha fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Multiattack. In bear form, the alpha makes three claw attacks. In humanoid form, it makes three greataxe attacks. In hybrid form, it can attack like a bear or a humanoid.

Bite (Bear or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (3d10 + 7) piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werebear lycanthropy.

Claw (Bear or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d12 + 7) slashing damage.

Greataxe (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d12 + 7) slashing damage.

Legendary Actions

The alpha can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The alpha regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Attack. The alpha makes a claw attack.

Intimidating Roar. The alpha lets out a furious roar, any creature within 30 feet of the alpha that can hear it, must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of the Alpha's next turn.

Mauling Charge (Costs 2 Actions). The alpha moves 20 feet towards a target and then makes a claw attack, on a hit, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Description

Werebears are powerful lycanthropes with the ability to temper their monstrous natures and reject their violent impulses. It fights with the ferocity of a bear, though even in bestial forms, it avoids biting so as to not pass on its curse. Typically, a werebear passes on its lycanthropy only to chosen companions or apprentices, spending the time that follows helping the new lycanthrope accept the curse in order to control it.

The Alpha Werebear is incredibly powerful and normally the protector of its kind. They don't hesitate to bring others of their kind to heel if they are a threat.

Monster Tags: Shapechanger

Habitat: ArcticForestHill

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