Buy me a coffeePolar Bear, “Majestic Sovereigns of the Arctic”
“Fearsome Arctic Monarch or Playful Ice Dancer? Unveiling the Secrets of the Majestic Polar Bear!”
In the vast, frigid landscapes of the Arctic, the Polar Bear reigns supreme—a symbol of resilience and Arctic prowess. With unparalleled swimming abilities and an adeptness at hunting seals on sea ice, these majestic creatures embody the spirit of the frozen wilderness, navigating their icy domain with both grace and unmatched might.
The Polar Bear, a magnificent giant of the icy realms, boasts a thick layer of creamy-white fur, perfectly adapted to camouflage in its snowy habitat. Towering on powerful limbs, it sports large, slightly curved claws and formidable paws ideal for traversing the frosty expanse.
Polar Bear 5e
Polar Bear 3.5
Polar Bear
Large Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 12 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 42 (5d10 + 15)
Speed 40 ft., Swim 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (+5) | 12 (+1) | 16 (+3) | 2 (-4) | 13 (+1) | 7 (-2) |
Skills Perception +3
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Keen Smell. It has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Hold Breath. It can hold its breath for 30 minutes.
Multiattack. It 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: 8 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.
Rend (Recharge 5-6). If the polar bear hits with both claw attacks, it latches onto the target, dealing an additional 13 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage at the start of each of the target’s turns. The target, polar bear, or an ally within 5 feet of the target can end this effect with a successful DC 15 Strength check, using an action to do so.
Polar Bear
These long, lean carnivores are slightly taller than brown bears.
The polar bear, a majestic and powerful predator of the icy realms, commands respect and fear in its frozen domain. Roaming the Arctic tundra and swimming through frigid waters, this solitary creature’s hulking frame and sharp claws make it a force to be reckoned with.
Keenly perceptive and adapted to its harsh environment, the polar bear is a formidable hunter, capable of taking down prey with a combination of powerful bites and slashing claws. Encounters with these arctic giants demand caution, as the relentless polar bear is known to fiercely defend its territory and young from any who dare to intrude.
| Polar bear | |
| Large animal | |
| Hit Dice | 8d8+32 (68 hp) |
| Initiative | +1 |
| Speed | 40 ft. (8 squares), Swim 30 ft. |
| Armor Class | 15 (-1 size, +1 Dexterity, +5 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 14 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +6/+18 |
| Attack | Claw +13 (1d8+8) |
| Full Attack | 2 claws +13 melee (1d8+8) and bite +8 melee (2d6+4) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Improved grab |
| Special Qualities | Low-Light Vision, Scent |
| Saves | Fort +10, Ref +7, Will +3 |
| Abilities | Strength 27, Dexterity 13, Constitution 19, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 12, Charisma 6 |
| Skills | Hide -2*, Listen +5, Spot +7, Swim +16 |
| Feats | Endurance, Run, Track |
| Environment | Cold plains |
| Organization | Solitary or pair |
| Challenge Rating | 4 |
| Advancement | 9-12 HD (Large) |
| Level Adjustment | – |
Combat
Polar bears fight just as brown bears do.
Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a bear must hit with a claw attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Skills: The bear has a +8 racial bonus on any Swim check to perform some special action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line. *A polar bear’s white coat bestows a +12 racial bonus on Hide checks in snowy areas.