| Name | Dire Bear |
|---|---|
| Sorted Name | Dire Bear |
| Family | Bear |
| Size and Type | Large Animal |
| Hit Dice Count | 10 |
| Hit Dice | 10d8+50 (95 hp) |
| Random Hit Points | 10d8+50 - 50 |
| Initiative | +5 |
| Speed | 40 ft. |
| Armor Class | 18, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (+1 Dex, +8 natural, -1 size) |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +7/+CMB: +15 (+19 grapple)CMD: 26 (30 vs. trip) |
| Attack | 2 claws +13 (1d6+7 plus grab), bite +13 (1d8+7) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Qualities | low-light vision, scent; |
| Saves | Fort +12, Ref +8, Will +4 |
| Abilities | Str 25, Dex 13, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 |
| Skills | Perception +12, Swim +19 |
| Feats | Endurance, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Run, Skill Focus (Perception) |
| Environment | cold forests |
| Challenge Rating | 7 |
| Organization | solitary or pair |
| Treasure | incidental |
| Alignment | N |
| Version | PRPG-O |
| Sources | Pathfinder RPG (Open) |
Bear, DireSpittle drips from this feral bear's roaring maw, and its matted fur is broken in places by wicked, bony growths.Dire Bear CR 7 XP 3,200N Large animalInit +5; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +12DEFENSEAC 18, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (+1 Dex, +8 natural, -1 size)hp 95 (10d8+50)Fort +12, Ref +8, Will +4OFFENSESpd 40 ft.Melee 2 claws +13 (1d6+7 plus grab), bite +13 (1d8+7)Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.STATISTICSStr 25, Dex 13, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10Base Atk +7; CMB +15 (+19 grapple); CMD 26 (30 vs. trip)Feats Endurance, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Run, Skill Focus (Perception)Skills Perception +12, Swim +19; Racial Modifiers +4 SwimECOLOGYEnvironment cold forestsOrganization solitary or pairTreasure incidentalLarger, more aggressive, and far more deadly than its lesser cousins, the dire bear (known to barbarian tribes variously as the cave bear or the short-faced bear) is a primeval menace indeed. This behemoth avoids more civilized reaches of the world, preferring to dwell in remote wilderness locations. A dire bear is a rare and terrifying sight- especially to those not used to normal bears. Unlike most bears, a dire bear is short-tempered and swift to anger when confronted with intruders in its territory. Like a grizzly, a dire bear attempts to subdue or kill with its claws. However, a dire bear is far more likely (and willing) to begin biting a grabbed foe. |
Source Copyright: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC; Author: Jason Bulmahn, based on material by Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, and Skip Williams.
The Book of Experimental Might. Copyright 2008, Malhavoc Press; Author: Monte J. Cook.
Tome of Horrors. Copyright 2002, Necromancer Games, Inc.; Authors: Scott Greene, with Clark Peterson, Erica Balsley, Kevin Baase, Casey Christofferson, Lance Hawvermale, Travis Hawvermale, Patrick Lawinger, and Bill Webb; Based on original content from TSR.
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Attacks: 2 claws +13 (1d6+7 plus grab), bite +13 (1d8+7), or
feats: ENDURANCE, IMPROVED INITIATIVE, IRON WILL, RUN, SKILL FOCUS (PERCEPTION), ,