POLAR BEAR – 5e stats

Large beast (animal), unaligned

Armor Class 12 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 42 (5d10+15)
Hit Points (suggested) 68 (8d10+24)
Speed 40 ft., swim 30 ft.

Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +3 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20 (+5)	10 (+0)	16 (+3)	2 (-4)	13 (+1)	7 (-2)

Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Bear Hug (suggested). If both claws hit the polar bear can also hug the target as a bonus action and inflicts 19 (2d10+10) bludgeoning damage. No hit roll required.

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

Relentless (suggested). A polar bear reduced to less than 0 hit points gains a +2 bonus to all damage rolls. A polar bear who drops to -16 hit points dies immediately.

ACTIONS

• Multiattack. The polar bear makes two attacks, one with its bite and one with its claws.
• Multiattack (suggested). The polar bear makes three attacks, one with its bite and two with its claws.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage.
• Bite (suggested). Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) piercing damage.
• Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.
• Claws (suggested). Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) slashing damage.

DESCRIPTION

The polar bear is a large and powerful beast that lives in the cold regions of the world. It has thick white fur that helps it blend in with the snow and ice, and a black nose and eyes that contrast with its pale coat. It has a muscular body, a long neck, and a short tail. Its paws are wide and webbed, allowing it to walk on snow and swim in water. Its claws are sharp and curved, ideal for hunting and fighting. Its teeth are strong and adapted for tearing flesh. The polar bear is an intelligent and curious animal, but also fierce and territorial. It will not hesitate to attack anything that threatens its food or its cubs.

COMBAT

The polar bear is a formidable opponent in combat, using its strength, speed, and senses to overpower its enemies. It can make two attacks in one round: one with its bite and one with its claws. Its bite can pierce through armor and flesh, while its claws can slash and rend. The polar bear has a keen sense of smell, which gives it advantage on perception checks that rely on smell. It can track its prey over long distances, even in the dark or under water. The polar bear is also adept at swimming, moving as fast as it can on land. It can surprise its foes by emerging from the water or diving under it.

HABITAT / SOCIETY

The polar bear lives in the arctic regions of the world, where the temperature is below freezing for most of the year. It prefers areas with ice floes, glaciers, or snow-covered mountains, where it can find food and shelter. The polar bear feeds mainly on seals, fish, walruses, and whales, but will also scavenge on carrion or hunt other animals if necessary. It can go for long periods without eating, relying on its fat reserves to survive. The polar bear is mostly solitary, except during the mating season or when raising cubs. The female polar bear gives birth to one or two cubs every two or three years, and cares for them until they are about two years old. The male polar bear does not help with raising the cubs, and may even try to kill them if he encounters them.

ECOLOGY

The polar bear is an apex predator in its environment, meaning that it has no natural enemies except for humans. It plays an important role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem, by controlling the population of its prey and scavenging on dead animals. The polar bear is also a source of food, fur, bones, and teeth for some human cultures that live in the arctic regions.

Polar bears can be used as mounts or pulling animals for vehicles.