Bugbear — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1)

Q: What are Bugbear's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Bugbear has an Armor Class of 16 and 27 hit points (5d8+5).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Bugbear?

Bugbear is CR 1, worth 200 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Bugbear?

Bugbear is a medium humanoid (goblinoid), alignment chaotic evil.

Armor Class16

Hit Points27 (5d8+5)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1 (200 XP)

STR

15

(+2)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

13

(+1)

INT

8

(-1)

WIS

11

(+0)

CHA

9

(-1)

SkillsStealth +6, Survival +2

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

LanguagesCommon, Goblin

Special Abilities

Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack).

Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage from the attack.

Actions

Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage in melee or 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage at range.

Running Bugbear in an encounter

As a CR 1 threat worth 200 XP, Bugbear is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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