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Bear, Polar

Large · Beast · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

12 (natural armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity +0 Constitution +3 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Traits

Heightened Smell

The bear's Perception is 18 when perceiving by smell.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (1d8+5) piercing damage.

Claws

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+5 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6+5) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The polar bear makes one Bite attack and one Claws attack. If both attacks hit one creature, the target is grappled (escape DC 15). The bear can grapple only one creature at a time.

About Bear, Polar

Bear, Polar is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from None).

Bear, Polar has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Bear, Polar

1 tips available

When using Bear, Polar in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Bear, Polar

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Bear, Polar?: Bear, Polar has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Bear, Polar?: Bear, Polar is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Bear, Polar speak?: Bear, Polar can communicate in -.