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Grolar Bear

Large Beast · Unaligned · CR 3

  • Beast
  • Large
  • Tier 1

CR 3 large beast, unaligned — that's Grolar Bear. Native to arctic. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 3.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
3
Type
Beast
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
40, swim 30, climb 20
Habitats
Arctic
Sources
Tome of Beasts 3

Ecology

Grolar Bear is a non-magical animal, occupying a real ecological niche — predator, scavenger, herbivore, or pack member. It is most often found in arctic regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Grolar Bear is driven by instinct — territory, hunger, fear, mating. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Grolar Bear is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 3 (2022). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 3 monstersAll BeastsArctic

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grolar Bear

What is the challenge rating of Grolar Bear?
On the bestiary CR scale, Grolar Bear sits at 3. It suits an early or mid tier-1 group.
What type of creature is Grolar Bear?
Grolar Bear is classified as a beast in D&D 5e, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Grolar Bear live?
Habitats for Grolar Bear: Arctic.
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