Bugbear
h bugbear 
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|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5 |
| Attacks |
Weapon 2d4 |
| Base level | 3 |
| Base experience | 33 |
| Speed | 9 |
| Base AC | 5 |
| Base MR | 0 |
| Alignment | -6 (chaotic) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 1 (Very rare) |
| Genocidable | Yes |
| Weight | 1250 |
| Nutritional value | 250 |
| Size | Large |
| Resistances | None |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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A bugbear:
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| Reference | monst.c#line454 |
The bugbear, h, is a monster in NetHack. They are not usually a significant threat.
Generation
They are usually encountered in throne rooms. Many bugbears also appear during the Caveman quest.
Origin
The bugbear is a classic D&D monster, and appeared in its first supplement. The monster takes its name from a creature of folklore.
Encyclopedia entry
Bugbears are relatives of goblins, although they tend to be
larger and more hairy. They are aggressive carnivores and
sometimes kill just for the treasure their victims may be
carrying.
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