Great bears are the most powerful variations of bears. They are wild animals found in the forests of the Dales and in Emprise du Lion. Some master rangers are known to summon great bears to fight for them.
Background[]
The Orlesian great bear is so named because it is very large. Very large, indeed. Other names for it include the colorful "Old Man of the Forest" and the less-charming, but more clearly descriptive "Woodsman's Death." I am told that they are only found in remote parts of the Dales and that not even the nobility is willing to hunt for them, which makes them unique among the rare, giant, deadly, exotic fauna of Thedas: the only thing the Orlesians are truly afraid of.
Involvement[]
Dragon Age: Origins[]
- Great bears can be encountered in the Brecilian Forest and at the Deserted Battlefield.
- Rangers with the Master Ranger ability can summon great bears.
Dragon Age: Inquisition[]
- While in the Hinterlands, the Herald encounters three large bears having unique great bear claws; the claws can be harvested and used to upgrade weapons and armors. However, the bears in this quest are not actually great bears.
- After encountering the Dalish camped out on the Exalted Plains the Inquisitor is tasked with harvesting 3 great bear hides.
- After scouting the Emerald Graves the Inquisitor is tasked with killing a unique great bear, Old Scarred Paw.
Notable great bears[]
- Old Scarred Paw - a unique great bear found in the Emerald Graves
- Storvacker - a great bear that became Stone-Bear Hold's "Hold-Beast"
Quests[]
Locations[]
Dragon Age: Origins[]
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening[]
Dragon Age: Inquisition[]
Abilities & Skills[]
- Cold Resistance
- Fire Vulnerability
- Immunity: Frozen, Paralyzed
- Immunity: Physical Effects
- Perceptive
Slam- Rage (summoned great bears)
- Overwhelm (summoned great bears)
Notable loot[]
- Great Bear Claws
- Great Bear Hide
- Great Bear Teeth
- Fade-Touched Great Bear Hide (Max Stamina)
- Fade-Touched Great Bear Hide (Stamina)
Variations[]
Codex entries[]
Note texts[]
Trivia[]
- Great bears were referred to as dragon bears during development. They were designed with the idea of hunting wyverns and dragonlings, and when hungry enough being tenacious enough to go after high dragons.[2]
Bugs[]
- When summoned, the great bear will often get stuck in normal-sized doorways. This is noticeable, for example, during the Warden's Keep DLC.
See also[]
Gallery[]
Black bear, great bear and bereskarn comparison.
A great bear fighting two brontos
Old Scarred Paw, a unique great bear found in the Emerald Graves
Storvacker, Stone-Bear Hold's "Hold-Beast"
References[]
- ↑ Codex entry: Great Bear
- ↑ Matt Rhodes Tumblr Greater Wilderness Creatures