
Bear Hostile
- HP
- 1,200
- Damage
- 45
- Threat
- 140
- Drops
- 4
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
In the Permafrost era, bears have become more territorial and aggressive. They often roam the outskirts of ruined cities, scavenging for food and protecting their young. Encountering a bear is a dangerous affair, and it’s best to avoid them unless absolutely necessary.
Drops
Game dataWhat skinning a Bear yields, with the game's own amount ranges.
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| 5–7 | Guaranteed | |
| 3 | Guaranteed | |
| 3–4 | Guaranteed | |
| 1 | Guaranteed |
Data: Permafrost Early Access preview build 0.44.2.4552-playtest — refreshed at the Oct 9 launch. How we source this
Know what Bear gives you
Every container, corpse, animal and trader with what they hold, drop chances and prices, plus a where-to-buy search across every trader's stock.
- Loot with drop chances
- Animals & what they drop
- Where to buy anything

Shots to bring down a Bear
CalculatedBear has 1,200 HP. SW-54 Volkodav drops it in 6 body shots; headshots use the weapon's head multiplier.
| Firearm / Bow | Damage | Body shots | Headshots | Magazine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 6 | 3 | 10 | |
| 180 | 7 | 4 | 20 | |
| ARG-5 | 105 | 12 | 6 | 30 |
| 80 | 15 | 8 | 10 (reload needed) | |
| 120 | 10 | 5 | 20 | |
| 75 | 16 | 8 | 30 | |
| 150 | 8 | 4 | — | |
| 120 | 10 | 5 | — |
Calculated from base weapon damage divided into max health; armor, distance and hit location in the game may change the real count.
What its drops are used for
Game dataRecipes and building parts that consume the Bear's drops.
Recipes
Moon Cult Boots · uses Bones
Moon Cult Gloves · uses Bones
Moon Cult Helmet · uses Bones
Moon Cult Jacket · uses Bones
Moon Cult Pants · uses Bones
Tribal Boots · uses Bones
Tribal Cowl · uses Bones
Tribal Gloves · uses Bones
Tribal Jacket · uses Bones
Tribal Pants · uses Bones
Candle · uses Animal Fat
Low Grade Fuel · uses Animal Fat
Oil · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Bear Head Hat · uses Bear Pelt
Building parts
Decoration: Big Bone · uses Bones
Decoration: Bones Stack · uses Bones
Decoration: Hanging Skull · uses Bones
Decoration: Small Bone · uses Bones
Decoration: Three Bones · uses Bones
Moon Cult Dream Catcher · uses Bones
Metal Dummy · uses Bones
Plastic Dummy · uses Bones
Wooden Dummy · uses Bones
Large Poster: Bunker · uses Bones
Large Poster: Horizon · uses Bones
Large Poster: House Camp · uses Bones
Large Poster: Slumber Project · uses Bones
Large Poster: Solar Facility · uses Bones
Large Poster: The Estate · uses Bones
Large Poster: Urban District · uses Bones
Large Poster: White Hell · uses Bones
Large Poster: Woods · uses Bones
Poster: Bunker · uses Bones
Poster: Horizon · uses Bones
Poster: House Camp · uses Bones
Poster: Slumber Project · uses Bones
Poster: Solar Facility · uses Bones
Poster: The Estate · uses Bones
Journal entry
Game dataIn the Permafrost era, bears have become more territorial and aggressive. They often roam the outskirts of ruined cities, scavenging for food and protecting their young. Encountering a bear is a dangerous affair, and it’s best to avoid them unless absolutely necessary.
All animals compared
Game dataBear is number 1 of 12 by health; 9 of the 12 attack on sight. Bear leads with 1,200 HP.
| Animal | HP | Damage | Threat | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 | 45 | 140 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Bear Pelt | |
| 500 | 50 | 140 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Bear Pelt | |
| 360 | 25 | 85 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Moose Pelt | |
| 270 | 25 | 85 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Moose Pelt | |
| 250 | 35 | 120 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Bear Pelt | |
| 180 | 15 | 80 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Wolf Pelt | |
| 180 | 20 | 85 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Moose Pelt | |
| 100 | — | 50 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Deer Pelt | |
| 75 | 50 | 90 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Wolf Pelt | |
| 25 | 5 | 20 | Meat, Fox Pelt | |
| 1 | — | — | Meat, Hare Pelt | |
| 1 | — | — | Meat |
The Bear is a Hostile animal in Permafrost with 1,200 HP, 45 damage and a threat score of 140, ranking #1 of 12 by health. Its carcass drops 4 items: Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Bear Pelt (4 guaranteed). Those drops feed 69 recipes and building parts, including Moon Cult Boots, Moon Cult Gloves, Moon Cult Helmet, Decoration: Big Bone, Decoration: Bones Stack. Stats and drops are read from the game's animal and loot files (Early Access preview build).
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Bear FAQ
How much health does the Bear have?
1,200 HP — #1 of 12 animals. It deals 45 damage per hit.
What does the Bear drop?
Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Bear Pelt; 4 of the 4 drops are guaranteed on every carcass. Exact ranges are in the drops table.
Does the Bear attack?
Yes. The Bear is hostile and hits for 45 damage; its threat score is 140.
What are Bear drops used for?
69 recipes and building parts use them, including Moon Cult Boots, Moon Cult Gloves, Moon Cult Helmet, Decoration: Big Bone, Decoration: Bones Stack.