Bugbear

Bugbears are large, hairy goblinoids known for their stealth and strength despite their size. They make excellent ambush predators and skilled warriors.

Ability Score Increase

• 2024: +2 to one ability score and +1 to another, or +1 to three different ability scores
• 2014: Strength +2, Dexterity +1

Age

Bugbears mature around age 16 and live to about 80 years.

Size

Medium (6-8 feet tall)

Speed

30 feet

Key Features

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.

Fey Ancestry (2024)

You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed condition on yourself.

Long-Limbed

When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Sneaky (2024)

You are proficient in the Stealth skill. In addition, without squeezing, you can move through and stop in a space large enough for a Small creature.

Surprise Attack (2014)

If you hit a creature with an attack roll during the first round of combat and the creature hasn't taken a turn yet, the target takes an extra 2d6 damage from the attack.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Goblin.