5e Cards
Challenge 2: 2

Polar Bear

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class
12 (natural armor)
Hit Points
42 (5d10+15)
Speed
40 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
7 (−2)
Skills
Perception +3
Senses
passive Perception 13
Languages
—
Challenge
2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+2

Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom (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.

How many for your party

Copies of the polar bear (450 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Polar Bear for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 2—1—2–20
Level 31—23–20
Level 4—2—3–20
Level 52345–20
Level 6234–67–20
Level 7345–67–20

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Questions

What CR is the Polar Bear?

The Polar Bear is challenge 2, worth 450 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Polar Bear have?

42 hit points (5d10+15), with AC 12 from natural armor.

How many should I use against four 2nd-level characters?

Against four level 2 characters, 1 is medium by the encounter XP budget.