Ursa Major

Ursa Major is a bear summoned via a Beast Master's  Bear Companion ability, a variant of  Ranger's Companion. Ursa Major is upgraded from  Ursa once the Beast Master reaches level 5, and becomes  Ursa Ingens once the Beast Master reaches level 11.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Claws ()

Damage: 3~10

1d8 + 2⁠Slashing

Lash out with deadly claws.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Goading Roar ()

Roar at nearby enemies to goad them into attacking you.

 WIS Save

 Honeyed Paws ()

Damage: 3~10

1d8 + 2⁠Slashing

Lash out with paws sticky from honey and  Disarm your target. If it isn't holding any weapons, it falls  Prone instead.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

Because of the  Prey's Scent passive, Beast Master rangers may wish to attack the target marked by  Hunter's Mark for optimal damage.

At higher levels

As the Ranger gains levels, Ursa Major will grow as well until it transforms into  Ursa Ingens at level 11:

Level 7

• Ursa Major gains the passive  Exceptional Training, granting it:

 Dash ()

Cover more distance this turn: double your Movement Speed.

 Range: Self

 Disengage: Bonus Action ()

Retreat safely. Moving won't provoke Opportunity Attacks.

 Range: Self

 Help ()

Help an ally in need. Remove  Burning,  Downed,  Ensnared,  Entangled,  Enwebbed, Prone,  Sleeping.

 Range: 1.5 m / 5 ft

Level 8

• Ursa Major has  69 hit points (138 on Explorer difficulty) and 16  Armour Class.