Scaling with Wild Shape (for Druids)

When a druid uses Wild Shape to transform into Humbold's Wild Bear, its abilities improve as they level, based on the druid's maximum CR for Wild Shape.

CR 1:

• Gains Multiattack: The bear makes two claw attacks or one claw and one bite attack.
• Add the druid’s Wisdom modifier to the bear’s Strength score (up to level 20).

CR 2:

• The bear becomes Large.
• Bite attack increases to 1d8 + 2.
• Claw attack gains a special effect: On a hit, the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 13) or fall Prone (if Huge or smaller).

CR 3:

• The bear’s attacks now add proficiency to their damage rolls.
• Bite damage increases to 2d8 + 2.
• Claw damage increases to 2d6 + 2.

CR 4:

• Claw attack becomes a sweep attack: The bear can target up to three creatures within reach, making separate attack rolls for each.
• Bite forces the target to make a Strength saving throw (DC 14) or be Grappled.

CR 5:

• The bear becomes Huge.
• Gains a Roar action: As an action, the bear roars, forcing creatures within a 20-ft radius to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 14) or become Frightened until the end of their next turn.

CR 6:

• Gains Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature.
  Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.