Large Beast, Any Neutral Alignment
Armor Class 16 (crystalline plating)
Hit Points 114 (12d12 + 48)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 20 ft.
STR
22 (+6)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
3 (-4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws CON +7, WIS +5
Damage Vulnerabilities Thunder
Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Slashing
Senses Darkvision 60ft, Tremorsense 20ft, Passive Perception 15
Languages --
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Traits

 

Crystalline Resonance. When the bear takes bludgeoning damage, its crystal plates vibrate violently. Until the end of its next turn, creatures within 10 feet have disadvantage on concentration checks and cannot benefit from being invisible (their outline refracts in the crystals).

Reflective Carapace. When the bear is targeted by a spell attack (like fire bolt or guiding bolt), roll a d6. On a 6, the spell reflects back at the caster as if they had targeted themselves.

Alpine Predator. The bear has advantage on Stealth checks made in snowy or rocky terrain.

 

Actions

Multiattack.
The bear makes two attacks: one with its Bite and one with its Crystal‑Claw.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) piercing damage.

Crystal‑Claw.
Melee Weapon Attack:
+9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) radiant damage as the claws refract sunlight.

Shatterburst (Recharge 5–6)
The bear slams its crystalline back into the ground, releasing a burst of razor‑sharp shards. Each creature within 15 feet must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. Creatures that fail the save by 5 or more are bleeding, taking 5 (1d10) slashing damage at the start of each of their turns until they receive magical healing or succeed a DC 12 Medicine check.

 

Bonus Actions

Bonus Action

Resonant Roar (1/Day).
The bear unleashes a deep, harmonic roar that vibrates the air. Each creature of its choice within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns.

While frightened this way, creatures hear a disorienting ringing that imposes disadvantage on attack rolls.

 

 

Description

A Crystalback Grizzly is roughly the size of a polar bear, but its posture is lower and heavier, built for explosive power on rocky slopes. Its frame is thick‑muscled, with a broad chest and long forelimbs that end in claws shaped like faceted blades. Crystals charged with elemental energy grow from its spine and shoulders, accenting the slate gray fur that covers the rest of it. When threatened, the Crystalback will hum as their crystals begin to resonate.

Habitat: ArcticForest

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