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Bugbear
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack).
Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during
Monsters
Monster Manual
Abduct. The bugbear needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grapple;grappling.Multiattack. The bugbear makes two Javelin or Morningstar attacks.
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Attack
Grappled by the bugbear), reach 10 ft. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Morningstar", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.Quick Grapple. Dexterity
Monsters
Monster Manual
Abduct. The bugbear needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grapple;grappling.Grab. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Grab
Grappled by the bugbear), reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 9 (3d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"3d4+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Light Hammer", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage.
Bugbear Chief
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack).
Heart of Hruggek. The bugbear has advantage on saving throws against being charmed
, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, stunned, or put to sleep.
Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7
Bugbear
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
; Elminster
Bugbears feature in the nightmare tales of many races — great, hairy beasts that creep through the shadows as quiet as cats. If you walk alone in the woods, a bugbear will reach out
of the bushes and strangle you. If you stray too far from the house at night, bugbears will scoop you up to devour you in their den. If a bugbear cuts off your head, your soul stays trapped inside
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Neither bugs nor bears, bugbears are the hulking cousins of goblins and hobgoblins. With roots in the Feywild, early bugbears resided in hidden places, in hard-to-reach and shadowed spaces. Long ago
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Bugbear Bugbears are cruel and unruly humanoids that live to bully the weak and dislike being bossed around. Despite their intimidating builds, bugbears move with surprising stealth and are fond of
setting ambushes. Bugbear
Medium humanoid (goblinoid), chaotic evil
Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Bugbear Bugbear
Medium humanoid (goblinoid), chaotic evil
Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13 (+1
)
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack).
Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Bugbear Neither bugs nor bears, bugbears are the hulking cousins of goblins and hobgoblins. With roots in the Feywild, early bugbears resided in hidden places, in hard-to-reach and shadowed spaces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Bugbear Incursion Before the characters leave the spire, six bugbears crossing the tundra stumble upon the protrusion in the snow and slide down to area P1. Once there, they begin searching the
uppermost level for food and treasure. The bugbears are cold and shivering, and their growls and complaints can be heard throughout the spire as they get their bearings. The bugbear leader, Brekk, is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Bugbear Traits As a bugbear, you have the following racial traits. Creature Type. You are a Humanoid. You are also considered a goblinoid for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Bugbear Chief Bugbear Chief
Medium humanoid (goblinoid), chaotic evil
Armor Class 17 (chain shirt, shield)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2
, Goblin
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack).
Heart of Hruggek. The bugbear has advantage on saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Bugbear Stalker Bugbear stalkers frequently take their victims hostage, relishing opportunities to imprison and terrorize other creatures. Bugbear Stalker Medium Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Evil
AC 15
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits
Abduct. The bugbear needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grappling.
Actions
Multiattack. The bugbear makes two Javelin or Morningstar attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Bugbear Warrior Lurking Goblinoid Brute Bugbears embody fear of the wilds and the menace of natural places. They’re notoriously stealthy, and foes that venture into their territories often vanish
without a trace. Bugbear Warrior Medium Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Evil
AC 14 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 15 +2 +2
Dex 14 +2 +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Bugbear Warrior Bugbear warriors serve those who offer them treasure, food, or the chance to hunt challenging prey. Bugbear Warrior Medium Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Evil
AC 14 Initiative +2 (12
Abduct. The bugbear needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grappling.
Actions
Grab. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 10 ft. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Bugbear Lair Locations The following locations are keyed to map H. Marc Moureau Map H: Bugbear Lair (DM’s Version) View Without Tokens View Player Version H1: Entrance Just inside the cave, a
with each other.
Two Bugbear Warriors squabble about how best to infiltrate the keep. One asserts that a stealthy approach would be best, while the other insists on a direct assault aided by a local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
H: Bugbear Lair This cave recently came under the control of three belligerent bugbears and the goblin stooges they’ve cowed into their service. The bugbears are plotting an assault on the Keep on
the Borderlands. They dream of destroying the keep and looting its riches. You can add another Bugbear Warrior to the cave to make this scenario longer and more difficult, or you can remove one or more of them to make it easier and shorter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Bugbear Traits (p. 119) The Alignment trait has been removed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
7. Bugbear Barracks Sixty bugbears inhabit this two-story stone building.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Bugbear Lair Features The cave has the following features: Ceilings. The cave’s ceilings are 10 feet high. Doors and Secret Doors. The doors in this cave are made of sturdy wood planks. The secret
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
–06
Archmage
07–09
Assassin
10–12
Bandit Captain
13–15
Beholder
16–18
Berserker
19–21
Bugbear Warrior
22–24
Cloud Giant
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
peoples—goblin;goblins, hobgoblin;hobgoblins, and bugbear;bugbears—first appeared in the Feywild millennia ago, and they resided there until the god Maglubiyet conquered them. They then
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
peoples—goblin;goblins, hobgoblin;hobgoblins, and bugbear;bugbears—first appeared in the Feywild millennia ago, and they resided there until the god Maglubiyet conquered them. They then spread
King Grol
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Lost Mine of Phandelver
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack).
Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during
Deck of Illusions
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
of hearts
Druid
Ten of hearts
Cloud giant
Nine of hearts
Ettin
Eight of hearts
Bugbear
Two of hearts
Goblin
Ace of diamonds
Beholder
King of diamonds
Archmage and
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
for one last chance to win back the goodwill you’ve drunk away.
5
You once defeated a raging bugbear with a hand mirror, a mounted deer’s head, and two kicks to the groin. Later, you
and the bugbear became friends.
6
Last winter, you dove into the frigid river to haul out a foundering fishing boat with your bare hands, saving all aboard. Now, everyone on the docks knows your
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
A subterranean folk, goblins can be found in every corner of the multiverse, often beside their bugbear and hobgoblin kin. Long before the god Maglubiyet conquered them, early goblins served in the
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Hobgoblins trace their origins to the ancient courts of the Feywild, where they first appeared with their goblin and bugbear kin. Many of them were driven from the Feywild by the conquering god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Fey Arch-hag
Blink Dog
Bugbear Stalker
Bugbear Warrior
Bullywug Bog Sage
Bullywug Warrior
Centaur Trooper
Centaur Warden
Dire Worg
Dryad
Goblin Boss
Goblin Hexer
Goblin Minion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bugbears Bugbear Stalker Medium Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Evil
AC 15 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex 14 +2 +2
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits
Abduct. The bugbear needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grappling.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
when outmatched. They are dependable mercenaries as long as they are supplied food, drink, and treasure, but a bugbear forgets any bond when its life is on the line. A wounded member of a bugbear band
might be left behind to help the rest of the band escape. Afterward, that bugbear might help pursuers track down its former companions if doing so saves its life.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Bugbears Bugbears feature in the nightmare tales of many races — great, hairy beasts that creep through the shadows as quiet as cats. If you walk alone in the woods, a bugbear will reach out of the
bushes and strangle you. If you stray too far from the house at night, bugbears will scoop you up to devour you in their den. If a bugbear cuts off your head, your soul stays trapped inside, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
ornate, high-backed chair on clawed feet sits before each table. Slumped in one of the chairs is a bugbear dressed as a green dragon from the neck down. On the floor nearby are the fake dragon head and
tail that complete the costume.
If the bugbear’s detached shadow in area M12 has not been defeated, add: This bugbear looks all the more unusual because he casts no shadow.
Performers prepare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
remains of a fire pit. Three bugbear corpses and an intellect devourer’s body are heaped in the northeast corner. Searching the corpses reveals a scrap of parchment with the following phrase written
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
stat blocks are used in this section: Bandit Bugbear Warrior Commoner Cultist Curate Giant Spider Gnoll Warrior Goblin Warrior Gray Ooze Glob Guard Hobgoblin Warrior Jacko Knight Kuo-Toa Marauder