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Lycanthrope, Werebear 5e

Medium Humanoid, Neutral Good

The Lycanthrope, Werebear is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 11 AC and 135 hit points. A powerfully built figure covered in coarse brown fur stands on its hind legs, gentle eyes belying its massive claws as it sniffs the air with a protective, almost paternal demeanor.

Armor Class

11

Hit Points

135

Challenge

5

1,800 XP

A powerfully built figure covered in coarse brown fur stands on its hind legs, gentle eyes belying its massive claws as it sniffs the air with a protective, almost paternal demeanor.

Speed Walk 40, climb 30
STR +4 (19)
DEX +0 (10)
CON +3 (17)
INT +0 (11)
WIS +1 (12)
CHA +1 (12)
Skills Perception +4
Damage Immun. Immune: Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Condition Immun. Nonsilvered
Languages Common

Special Traits & Features

Shapechanger Keen Smell
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

Combat Role

Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Deadly
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Bandits, Veteran Captains, Archers, Spies, Bandit Thugs
Encounter Hook: Fortified within ruined choke points, collecting illicit road tolls and laying carefully organized ambushes.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Lycanthrope, Werebear?

Lycanthrope, Werebear is a Challenge Rating 5 creature, granting 1,800 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Lycanthrope, Werebear?

Lycanthrope, Werebear has an Armor Class (AC) of 11 and approximately 135 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Lycanthrope, Werebear?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Lycanthrope, Werebear represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.

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