The Bear form is the Primal Shifter’s guardian and tank profile. Its shifter modifiers are added to the global size modifiers.
| Tier | Character level | Size | STR | DEX | CON | Natural armor | Form feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Medium | +0 | +0 | +2 | +3 | DR 1/-; Scent 30 ft. |
| 2 | 4 | Large | +2 | -2 | +6 | +6 | DR 2/-; Guardian’s Intercept |
| 3 | 8 | Large | +2 | -2 | +8 | +8 | DR 5/-; Bear’s Maneuvering Stance |
| 4 | 12 | Large | +2 | -2 | +10 | +10 | Persistent Shifting |
| 5 | 16 | Huge | +4 | -4 | +12 | +12 | DR 10/-; Demoralizing Roar |
| 6 | 20 | Huge | +4 | -4 | +16 | +16 | Swift Shifting |
The Bear’s main-hand attack is Claw 1; its off-hand attacks are Claw 2 and Bite. Damage dice and slot properties follow Combat Scaling.
| Weapon slot | Damage row | Medium (Tier 1) | Large (Tiers 2-4) | Huge (Tiers 5-6) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claw 1 (main hand) | Heavy attacks | 1d6 + 1.0x STR | 1d8 + 1.0x STR | 2d6 + 1.0x STR |
| Claw 2 (off hand) | Heavy attacks | 1d6 + 0.5x STR | 1d8 + 0.5x STR | 2d6 + 0.5x STR |
| Bite (off hand) | Heavy attacks | 1d8 + 1.5x STR | 2d6 + 1.5x STR | 3d6 + 1.5x STR |
See the Primal Shifter for class progression and Shifting Talent for form-tier unlocks.