Polar Bear

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Basic Information

Anatomy

Polar bears have a tough hide that provides them with protection during combat (i.e. natural armor). A polar bear can bite with its mouth and also attack with its claws. ^{[1] [2]}

Ecology and Habitats

Polar bears can swim. ^{[1] [2]}

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Polar bears have a keen sense of smell. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ^Monster Manual (5e) (2014), p.334.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.149

Contents

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• Miscellaneous Creatures

Variant: Cave Bear

Some bears have adapted to life underground, feeding on subterranean lichen and blind fish. Known as cave bears, these ill-tempered behemoths have coarse, dark hair and darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. Otherwise, they have the same statistics as a polar bear.

Variant Statblock

• Cave Bear

Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Polar Bear

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class

Hit Points 42 ( 5d10 + 15 )

Speed 40 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR

20 +5

DEX

10 +0

CON

16 +3

INT

2 -4

WIS

13 +1

CHA

7 -2

Skills Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages —

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

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.

Suggested Terrain arctic, Underdark

Sources Monster Manual, D&D Basic Rules