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Grolar Bear Alpha

Large · Monstrosity · CR 8 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural)

152 (16d10+64)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 3900

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 14

Skills

Perception +1

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Traits

Dismembering Strike

If it scores a critical hit vs. stunned creature tears off one of creature’s limbs. Creature is immune to this if it is immune to slashing.

Forest and Snow Camouflage

Advantage: Dex (Stealth) checks to hide in forest terrain if fur is brown and snowy terrain if fur is white.

Keen Smell

Advantage: smell Wis (Percept) checks.

Bonus Actions

Versatile Coat

White fur white to brown vice versa.

About Grolar Bear Alpha

Grolar Bear Alpha is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 152 hit points (derived from 16d10+64).

GM Tips: Using Grolar Bear Alpha

2 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
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 Grolar Bear Alpha

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
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 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Grolar Bear Alpha?: Grolar Bear Alpha has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Grolar Bear Alpha?: Grolar Bear Alpha is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.