Blighted Dire Bear Matriarch

Hive Mind. The Blighted Dire Bear Matriarch shares a telepathic connection with other Blighted creatures. If one Blighted creature is aware of a hostile creature, all others in the hive mind are also aware.

Blighted Scourge. Natural weapon attacks by the Blighted Dire Bear Matriarch carry the Blighted Scourge infection. A creature hit by the bear's attacks must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or contract the Blighted Scourge.

Regeneration. The Blighted Dire Bear Matriarch regains 20 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point. If the bear takes fire or radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of its next turn.

Thick Hide. The Blighted Dire Bear Matriarch’s skin grants it resistance to nonmagical attacks, making it exceptionally durable in combat.

Corrupted Roar (Recharge 5–6). The Blighted Dire Bear Matriarch unleashes a roar infused with blighted energy. Each creature within 60 feet that can hear it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. While frightened, a creature takes 18 (4d8) Blighted energy damage at the start of its turns. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Multiattack. The Blighted Dire Bear Matriarch makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (3d12 + 8) piercing damage. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or contract the Blighted Scourge.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (4d8 + 8) slashing damage.

Blighted Maul. The Blighted Dire Bear Matriarch makes a powerful mauling attack on a creature. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 33 (6d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage and 14 (4d6) Blighted energy damage. If the target is prone, it takes an additional 10 (3d6) necrotic damage and advances one stage in the Blighted Scourge infection.

Summon Blighted Allies (Recharge 5–6). As a bonus action, the Blighted Dire Bear Matriarch summons two Blighted creatures (CR 5 or lower) in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of it. The summoned creatures are under the matriarch's control and take their turns immediately after the matriarch's.

Scourged Ground (Recharge 5–6). The Blighted Dire Bear Matriarch corrupts a 20-foot radius area within 60 feet of it for 1 minute. This area becomes difficult terrain for enemies, and when a creature in this area takes damage, it suffers an additional 2d8 blighted energy damage. Infected creatures in the area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or advance in the Blighted Scourge infection.