Bear, Battle
Large bear with hardened bone plates and four arms wielding spears
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 20 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 8* |
| Number Appearing | Wild 1d4, Patrol 2d4 |
| Attacks | 2 claws + hug or 2 spears |
| Damage | 1d4+1 claw, 2d8 hug, 1d6 spear |
| Movement | 40' |
| Save As | Fighter: 8 |
| Morale | 9 |
| XP | 945 |
| Treasure Type | None |
A Battle Bear is a large bear covered in wiry black fur with smooth, hardened plates of bone covering vital areas. A pair of short spears are held by two additional stubby arms attached at its shoulders. It attacks by charging at a foe to skewer them on its spears before clawing and hugging, much like other bears. The hardened plates on its head cause it to be unable to effectively bite in combat.
A patrol of 2d4 battle bears may occasionally be found in areas of the forest with a high bear population, acting as guardians for other bear species.
Special Abilities
Four Arms: Two additional stubby arms at shoulders wield short spears.
Charge Attack: Charges at foes to skewer them on spears before clawing and hugging.
Bone Plates: Hardened plates of bone cover vital areas. Plates on head prevent effective biting.