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Misc. Creature, Polar Bear 5e

Large Beast, Unaligned

The Misc. Creature, Polar Bear is a large beast in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 12 AC and 42 hit points. A mountain of pristine white fur and raw power, this arctic sovereign moves across the ice with surprising grace, its black nose and eyes stark against its snowy coat.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

42

Challenge

2

450 XP

A mountain of pristine white fur and raw power, this arctic sovereign moves across the ice with surprising grace, its black nose and eyes stark against its snowy coat.

Speed Walk 40, swim 30
STR +5 (20)
DEX +0 (10)
CON +3 (16)
INT -4 (2)
WIS +1 (13)
CHA -2 (7)
Skills Perception +3
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Keen Smell
Beast

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3

Combat Role

Large Beast (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Pack Mates, Druids, Goblin Beastmasters, Swarms of Insects
Encounter Hook: Encroached upon by expanding settlements or driven by primal hunger, defending its feeding territory at a vital pass.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Aquatic Advantage: Pull targets into water environments where characters without a swim speed suffer attack disadvantage and breath limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Misc. Creature, Polar Bear?

Misc. Creature, Polar Bear is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Misc. Creature, Polar Bear?

Misc. Creature, Polar Bear has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 42 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Misc. Creature, Polar Bear?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Misc. Creature, Polar Bear represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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