Cave Bear
Creature 6 — animal
CrasherSnareLANDanimal
Larger, stronger, and far more aggressive than its smaller cousins, the cave bear is a behemoth that avoids civilized lands, preferring to dwell in remote places. As its name might suggest, the cave bear makes its den in natural caves, and like the grizzly bear, it is fiercely territorial. Unlike a grizzly bear, however, a cave bear is short tempered and will make sure its foe is dead before moving on, usually feasting on its prey's soft flesh once it has been incapacitated. Cave bears are often
Source: pathfinder-monster-core
Perception +13; low-light-vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills athletics +16, survival +11
Str
+6
Dex
+1
Con
+6
Int
-4
Wis
+1
Cha
-1
AC 24
Fort +16
Ref +11
Will +13
HP 95
Speed 35 feet
Offense
Melee Jaws (unarmed) +16, Damage 2d10+6 piercing
Melee Claw (agile, unarmed) +16, Damage 2d8+6 slashing plus Grab
Abilities
Mauler — The bear gains a +4 circumstance bonus to damage rolls against creatures it has Grabbed.
Rush — The cave bear Strides and makes a Strike at the end of that movement. During the Stride, it gains a +10-foot circumstance bonus to its Speed.
Grab —
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA durable frontline body keeps other enemies occupied while the bear grabs and mauls an isolated target.
SniperLANDA ranged attacker can freely target others while the grabbed victim struggles to escape.
FlankerLANDA mobile striker gains a reliable Off-Guard window against whichever target the bear has pinned down.
PUNISHES
✖ isolated targets✖ melee reliance✖ standing still
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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