Arctic Minecraft allies: how to make a polar bear your friend

In the cubic world we know, there are many animals that characters can tame. Previously, we wrote a detailed article about this, which anyone interested can read via the provided link.

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But now, let's talk about how to tame a polar bear in Minecraft. Yes, there are such fluffy friends in the game. Unlike pigs and cats, this is, let's say, an exotic animal that, if you do everything right, will become a friend. So, are you ready for another pixelated adventure? We are too! Let's go!

Habitat

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As you might know, real polar bears live where cold and snow reigns. The game's developers considered this and made it the same in Minecraft. The character just needs to arrive in a cold biome.

However, to save you time on a lengthy search, we’ll list all the areas where you can find these fluffy friends:

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As you can see, the creators have sent the predators to snowy places. Fortunately, players don’t have to fear the cold, but it's still worth preparing for such an adventure. For example, stock up on potions.

In our guide about magical drinks, readers can learn what potions exist, what’s needed to make them, and which ones will definitely be useful on the journey. Follow the link and expand your knowledge.

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Interesting fact: polar bears usually move in pairs: an adult and a cub.

How do polar bears behave?

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The more useful information we provide, the easier it will be for users to tame animals, so it’s important to know how these creatures behave.

They have two states — passive and aggressive — depending on the conditions. However, most of the time, bears in Minecraft are calm and do not attack other roaming mobs. But there is one trigger — sly red foxes, which will be instantly destroyed if they come across the bears. Even the cute cubs will do the same (except in Bedrock Edition, where the cubs' behavior towards foxes is not as hostile).

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You also need to be cautious with these animals because they may attack if you assault an adult bear or a cub. We do not advise attacking a cub, as this will attract the attention of all nearby adult polar bears in a negative way. Similarly, we do not recommend attacking an adult bear if it is with a cub, as this will result in a similar effect.

Taming

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Before we get to the most interesting part, we first need to answer the question: "What do polar bears eat in Minecraft?" The answer is simple: they eat fish. The player should bring as much fish as the number of animals they want to tame.

Salmon is the best treat to use. The player needs to feed salmon to the bear until hearts appear above the predator’s head. It may take several attempts for the player to see the desired hearts on the screen.

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Next, it’s best to stock up on a few important items:

The player should place the anvil on the ground and the nametag in the first slot.

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You can give a new fluffy friend any name you like. For example, call it George or Snowball. To do this, the player should write the new name on the nametag, then take it out of the anvil and use it on the bear.

At this point, the lead will come in handy to ensure the pet doesn't get lost and stays close to the player.

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It will become not only a good friend but also an excellent protector. The player can also ride the polar bear.

However, you’ll need a pen made of wooden fences. A full guide on this can be found via the provided link. We also recommend checking out the article about gates.

Briefly, here’s how to build a fence. The player will need:

Place the items exactly as shown in the image below.

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Done! Now the character can build an excellent enclosure for the animal.

We have explained how to tame a bear in Minecraft. It is not very difficult. The main thing is to stock up on fish and have the courage to approach the predator.

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