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{{edition|Lycanthrope}}
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{{5e Monster
|name=Werebear 
|sorttext=Lycanthrope Werebear
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="mm5.206207">also published in &mdash; {{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=206-207}}</ref> <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Humanoid 
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Human, Shapechanger, Lycanthrope 
|align=Neutral Good 
|ac=10 
|acfluff=in humanoid form, 11 (natural armor) in bear and hybrid form <!--reason if given-->
|hp=135 
|hd=18d8+54 
|speed=30 ft. (40 ft., {{srd5lc|Climb}} 30 ft. in bear or hybrid form)
|str=19
|dex=10
|con=17
|int=11
|wis=12
|cha=12
|saves= <!--bonus to save; {{5eStr}} +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Perception}} +7
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, and {{srd5lc|Slashing}} from nonmagical attacks not made with {{srd5lc|Silvered Weapon}}s 
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses= <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception=17 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}} (can't speak in bear form) 
|habitat=Arctic, Forest, Hill 
|cr=5 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=In humanoid form, the werebear appears human, in bear form as a large bear, and in hybrid form as a blend of the two. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Shapechanger
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The werebear can use its {{srd5lc|Action}} to polymorph into a {{SRD5|Large}} bear-humanoid hybrid or into a Large bear, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its size and {{SRD5|AC}}, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

|feature2=Keen Smell
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The werebear has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) checks that rely on smell.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=In bear form, the werebear makes two claw attacks. In humanoid form, it makes two greataxe attacks. In hybrid form, it can attack like a bear or a humanoid.

|action2=Bite
|alimit2=Bear or Hybrid Form Only
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 15 (2d10+4) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage. If the target is a {{srd5lc|Humanoid}}, it must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 14 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or be {{srd5lc|Curse}}d with werebear lycanthropy.

|action3=Claw
|alimit3=Bear or Hybrid Form Only
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 13 (2d8+4) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.

|action4=Greataxe
|alimit4=Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only
|adesc4=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 13 (2d8+4) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.
}}
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'''Unofficial Description''': In humanoid form, the werebear appears human, in bear form as a large bear, and in hybrid form as a blend of the two.

{{:Lycanthrope (5e)/PC}}

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
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Alignment	Neutral Good +
Author	SRD5 +
CRval	5 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	5 +
Experience Points	1,800 +
Features	Shapechanger +, Keen Smell +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Claw + and Greataxe +
Habitat	Arctic +, Forest + and Hill +
Hit Dice	18d8+54 +
Hit Points	135 +
Publication	SRD5 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Lycanthrope Werebear +
Subtype	Shapechanger +, Lycanthrope + and Human +
Summary	In humanoid form, the werebear appears human, in bear form as a large bear, and in hybrid form as a blend of the two. +
Title	Werebear +
Type	Humanoid +