Undead Werebear

Human Form

Medium humanoid (human), unaligned

Armor Class 8 (16 with barkskin)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 25 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	6 (–2)	16 (+3)	3 (–4)	10 (+0)	8 (–1)

Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages An undead werebear understands Common and Druidic, but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2

SPECIAL TRAITS

• Bear Form (1/day). An undead werebear transforms into his undead bear form, remaining this way for 4 hours or until reduced to 0 hit points.
• Defensive Instinct. While combat ensues, An undead werebear’s instincts take over and he casts barkskin on himself as a bonus action.
• Spellcasting. Though a powerful druid, an undead werebear’s curse has reduced him to a 4th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 10, +2 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following druid spells prepared:
  • Cantrips (at will): poison spray
  • 1st level (4 slots): entangle, longstrider, thunderwave
  • 2nd level (3 slots): barkskin, gust of wind
• Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead.

ACTIONS

• Chaos. While in human zombie form, an undead werebear’s actions are uncontrolled. Roll a d6 on each of his turns and consult Table: Random Actions to determine what he does.
• Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage.

Table: Random Actions

d6	Action
1–2	Slam Attack
3–4	Casts a random cantrip or spell
5–6	Transforms into bear form (see stat block)

Bear form

Large undead (beast), unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (5d10 + 15)
Speed 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20 (+5)	10 (+0)	16 (+3)	2 (–4)	13 (+1)	7 (–2)

Skills Perception +3
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages An undead werebear understands Common and Druidic, but can’t speak
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2

SPECIAL TRAITS

• Stench. The bear’s hide is covered in festering wounds and reeks of rot and decay. Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the bear must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. On a successful saving throw, the creature is immune to the bear’s Stench for 24 hours.
• Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead. On a failure, an undead werebear reverts to his zombie human form with 27 hit points.

ACTIONS

• Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage.
• Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage. If the target is a creature other than an elf or undead, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.