Bear, Polar
Long, lean carnivores slightly taller than grizzly bears, and just as hostile
Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game
| Armor Class | 14 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 6 |
| Number Appearing | 1, Wild 1d2, Lair 1d2 |
| Attacks | 2 claws/1 bite + hug |
| Damage | 1d6/1d6/1d10 + 2d8 hug |
| Movement | 40' |
| Save As | Fighter: 6 |
| Morale | 8 |
| XP | 500 |
| Treasure Type | None |
These long, lean carnivores are slightly taller than grizzly bears, and just as hostile.
Other Sources
OSRIC
| Armor Class | 6 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 8+8 |
| Number Encountered | 1d6 |
| Attacks | 3 |
| Damage | 1d10/1d10/2d6 |
| Move | 120-ft; 90-ft swimming |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Intelligence | Semi- |
| XP | 6/600+12/hp |
| Treasure Type | None |
| Size | Large (14-ft) |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Lair | Nil |
The polar bear is omnivorous, possesses good hearing and smell, but has weak vision. If reduced to zero hit points, the bear will continue to fight until either 1d4+1 rounds have elapsed or it is reduced to -13 hit points.
Special Abilities
Hug: Any hit roll with a paw of 18 or more will result in the target being hugged for 3d6 additional damage.
Good hearing and smell: Possesses good hearing and smell, but has weak vision.
Fight beyond death: If reduced to zero hit points, the bear will continue to fight until either 1d4+1 rounds have elapsed or it is reduced to -13 hit points.
Swimming: Can swim at 90-ft movement rate.