---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/arctic
- monster/environment/underdark
- monster/size/large
- monster/type/beast
aliases: ["Polar Bear"]
---
# Polar Bear
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Polar Bear
![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/polar-bear.png#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 +3
- **Senses** passive Perception 13

- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 2

## Traits

***Keen Smell.*** The bear has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](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.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underdark, arctic