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• Polar Bear
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• ttrpg-cli/monster/environment/arctic
• ttrpg-cli/monster/environment/underdark
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Polar Bear

Source: Monster Manual p. 334. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules (2014)

title: Polar Bear
![](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/token/polar-bear.webp#token)
*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)|10 (+0)|16 (+3)| 2 (-4)|13 (+1)| 7 (-2)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** [Perception](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Perception) +3
- **Senses** passive Perception 13
- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 2
 
## Traits
 
***Keen Smell.*** The bear has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Perception)) checks that rely on smell.
 
## Actions
 
***Multiattack.*** The bear 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:* 9 (`1d8 + 5`) piercing damage.
 
***Claws.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* `+7` to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 12 (`2d6 + 5`) slashing damage.

Environment

underdark, arctic