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Bears can roar. Though Ursauks look like bears, they are classified as Heavyweights.

Akaviri Potentate BearEdit

"Mirannah of Gwylim notes that the first Imperial bear calvary came into use in 2E 23. Scrawled next to this: '10th Legion steed?' and 'Leyawiin bear parade.' I can verify the date, but the latter two must be fiction notes."—Honorata Ancrus, Eyevea
 
Akaviri Potentate Bear

The Akaviri Potentate Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Akaviri Potentate Crates. Its default name is "Juilek's Demise".

All-Maker's BearEdit

The bears of Solstheim have a deep and ancient connection to the All-Maker. When the time comes to serve as a mount to the Skaal, or so the stories go, they enter the corral as mild-mannered as a cub.
 
All-Maker's Bear

The All-Maker's Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in the All-Maker Crates. Its default name is "Jofak".

Atmoran Snow BearEdit

These fiercely noble Snow Bears are said to have been brought from the legendary frozen continent of Atmora by mighty Ysgramor himself, who deemed them the only worthy avatars of the ancient Nord Bear totem.
 
Atmoran Snow Bear

The Atmoran Snow Bear is a mount that is available from the Crown Store via Hollowjack Crown Crates as a Legendary-level reward. Its default name is "Tundra".


Badger BearEdit

The Badger Bears of southern Blackwood were nearly extinct in the wild when they were saved by the intervention from an unlikely source, an Imperial noble, when Viscount Glorion of Leyawiin rescued the species by breeding them as mounts.
 
Badger Bear

The Badger Bear was available in the Crown Store for ata]](?)   from November 1 to 5, 2018. Their fur pattern resembles that of a badger. Its default name is "Honey".

Bear-Lizard SteedEdit

"So, it's a Bear. Only it's a Lizard. And you can ride it? Shor's bones! That's all I need to know. I'll take it!" —Celebrated Nord Envoy Rigurt the Brash
 
Bear-Lizard Steed

The Bear-Lizard Steed is available as an Apex-level reward from the Xanmeer Crown Crates. Its default name is "Roly-Scaly".

Black BearEdit

The Black Bear is common across Cyrodiil, but is also seen north into High Rock and Skyrim, where it is considered a warrior's mount.
 
Black Bear mount

The Black Bear was available in the Crown Store for 025002,500   from February 18 through February 22, 2016. It later appeared as a Legendary-level reward in the Reaper's Harvest Crown Crates. Its default name is "Nightpaw".

Brindle BearEdit

"I've only seen a wild brindle bear once, and I don't wish to repeat the experience. The creature found me in the woods, bagging up a deer. It growled. I froze. But then it walked right by me. It must have already eaten."—Scarius Barbatus of Kvatch

The Brindle Bear is an upcoming mount. Its default name is "Brandish".

Buoyant Armiger BearEdit

"Vicious, the bear was, all a-rumble with menace, despite its chains. 'Let us please Lord Vivec with this two-toned creature. Its growls show promise in a world filled with craven whispers.' And so it began."—Armiger Tharys's Journal
 
Buoyant Armiger Bear

The Buoyant Armiger Bear is available as an Apex-level reward from Buoyant Armiger Crown Crates. Its default name is "Rumble".


Cave BearEdit

Found throughout Tamriel's northern mountains, the Cave Bear makes a hardy and imposing mount.
 
Cave Bear

The Cave Bear is a large brown bear mount released alongside the Orsinium DLC. It is available from the Crown Store individually for 018001,800  , or as part of the Orsinium Collector's Bundle for 050005,000  . Its default name is "Theodore".

Cursebound BearEdit

Bears afflicted by a necromancer's curse become baneful, easily enraged beasts. Loyal only to their masters, these transformed ursines show no fear in the face of danger, making them excellent battlefield companions.
 
Cursebound Bear

The Cursebound Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Nightfall Crates. Its default name is "Snapmaw".


Dragonscale Barded BearEdit

Dragonscale bard is just about the heaviest armor one can put on a mount, but bears bred as mounts are so strong they scarcely seem to notice it.
 
Dragonscale Barded Bear

The Dragonscale Barded Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Dragonscale Crown Crates. Its default name is "Bruno".

Dragonscale Draugr BearEdit

Riders of these draugr bears find the dragonscale barding does an exemplary job. There's exactly as much jouncing as you'd expect riding hard on a skeletal ursine's back. Plus, the frost magic imbued within adds a frisson of chill to keep riders alert.
 
Dragonscale Draugr Bear

The Dragonscale Draugr Bear was available in the Crown Store for 00400400   and 080008,000   from November 9 to November 16, 2023. Its default name is "Frost-Eyes."

Druadach Mountain BearEdit

Originally tamed and bred as mounts by the ancient Grimfang Reach clan, these riding bears became popular among Nords who captured them in raids. Despite their inherent docility, these bears anger swiftly when threatened.
 
Druadach Mountain Bear

The Druadach Mountain Bear is available as a Legendary-level reward in Nightfall Crates. Its default name is "Grimfang".

Dwarven BearEdit

Scholar of the Dwemer Guylaine Marilie theorized that bear vamidiums were animunculi mounts reserved only for those Deep Elves of high rank or status. "Imagine a noble in full armor on a Dwarven Bear Mount," he wrote. "What could be more impressive?"
 
Dwarven Bear

The Dwarven Bear is a Dwarven Automaton-themed mount, or "vamidium". It is available from the Crown Store via Dwarven Crown Crates as an Apex-level reward. Its default name is "Btham Ahrk".


Flame Atronach BearEdit

When the Empress Hestra led her legions in harrying the Vampire King Styriche and his Gray Host into western Hammerfell, it's said she did so while riding a great Flame Atronach Bear Mount named Fiery Ursula.
 
Flame Atronach Bear

This Flame Atronach-themed bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Flame Atronach Crates. Its default name is "Scorchbear".

Frost Atronach BearEdit

Orcish spellwrights rarely call for boons from Daedric realms beyond Malacath's Ashpit. Even so, the lure of a raging bear wrought from rock-hard ice is difficult to pass up.
 
Frost Atronach Bear

The Frost Atronach Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Frost Atronach Crown Crates. Its default name is "Old Frostrump".

Frostbane BearEdit

The Bear was also one of the ancient Atmoran animal tokens, associated later with the Nord god Tsun, so the Frostbane Bear has historically been one of the most prestigious mounts a tradition-loving Nord could ride.
 
Frostbane Bear

The Frostbane Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in the Scalecaller Crown Crates. Its default name is "Tsunny".


Gloomspore BearEdit

"A fellow named Rigurt requested a 'fortuitudinous' bear mount that 'shines up the face' of a friend. My glowing Gloomspore Bears, with their mora tapinella infusion, barrel through enemies to get a rider to safety. 'Fortuitudinous' galore."—Mage Naleldi
 
Gloomspore Bear

The Gloomspore Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Gloomspore Crown Crates. Its default name is "Tromper".

Graysmoke Forge BearEdit

In honor of a fallen Warden, a Wayrest blacksmith continues to breed and sell these bears as mounts today. If you happen to notice a Warden watching you as you ride this steed, consider thanking her. She may be the fallen Warden's shade!
 
Graysmoke Forge Bear

The Graysmoke Forge Bear is available as a Legendary-level reward in Frost Atronach Crates. Its default name is "Gutrender".

Grinning Terror BearEdit

"You need more than colorful barding to harness one of these bears—a splash of blood freed by Neb-Crescen and a teardrop from a watcher's eye might bind one to your cause. Might. Otherwise, stand clear. You won't survive their hugs."—Mother Regrets
 
Grinning Terror Bear

The Grinning Terror Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Grim Harlequin Crown Crates. Its default name is "Romp".


Harrowstorm BearEdit

Tainted by proximity to active harrowstorms, these bears have become hexed abominations—perfect for warriors with cold blood and dark intentions.
 
Harrowstorm Bear

The Harrowstorm Bear was available in the Crown Store as a Crown Gem exclusive for 00600600   from April 21 to May 5, 2022. Its default name is "Grumbler".

Hollowjack Rider BearEdit

When the moons rise over the Witches Festival, Jaque o' the Hollow haunts the mounts of mortals, cursing their riders to gallop headless through the night. Even the doughty bear mounts of the Nords are susceptible.
 
Hollowjack Rider Bear

The Hollowjack Rider Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Hollowjack Crown Crates. Its default name is "Ursus Headless".


Icerage BearEdit

Scrolls from Direfrost Keep indicate that the ice witches first invoked these creatures as vessels to contain their rage and hunt those who had wronged them. Presumably they wanted loyal familiars, but found the bears also make formidable mounts.
 
Icerage Bear

The Icerage Bear is available as a Radiant Apex-level reward in Ragebound Crown Crates. Its default name is "Fellfrost".

Iron Atronach BearEdit

Aer, the Conjurer Magnificent, summoned the first of these Iron Bears in 1E 2150. According to her notes, the lumbering, ursine frame matches the atronach's temperament perfectly, making the calling-ritual far easier.
 
Iron Atronach Bear

The Iron Atronach Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Iron Atronach Crates. Its default name is "Wormhunter".


Keptu BearEdit

"Long ago, during the annual Ket Keptu hunt, Tula the Skullcleaver and their bear Falk rose above the others in the amount of prey they killed for the shared larder. In celebration, Falk received these markings of Hircine's favor."—Fori, Keptu Scholar
 
Keptu Bear

The Keptu Bear is available as a Legendary-level reward from Sunken Trove Crown Crates. Its default name is "Falk".


Masked BearEdit

Both swift and strong, the Masked Bear of the Jerall Mountains is a popular mount along the high passes between Bruma and Falkreath.
 
Masked Bear

The Masked Bear is a large black and white bear. It was previously available in the Crown Store for 025002,500  . It is now available as a Legendary-level reward in Flame Atronach Crates. Its default name is "Bandit".


Nenalata Ayleid BearEdit

"During the long journey from Nenalata to High Rock, beloved mounts became saviors. A song, nearly forgotten, details how a bear named Sunnawend saved Ayleids from a watery grave as they sought to cross a rain-swollen river."—Beredalmo the Signifier
 
Nenalata Ayleid Bear

The Nenalata Ayleid Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Ayleid crates. Its default name is "Sunnawend".

New Moon BearEdit

"Dark as a starless night, Cult of the New Moon bears move through shadows silently to attack their prey. Never anger one of these." —Jonnet of the Sunwalkers
 
New Moon Bear

The New Moon Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in New Moon Crown Crates. Its default name is "Ebongrowl".

Nightmare BearEdit

Foolhardy warriors travel into the charred Deadlands forests to face off against the ursine horrors that reside there. Lucky adventurers return to their homelands alive, but forever haunted by the sound of red-hot claws digging into ashen dirt.
 
Nightmare Bear

The Nightmare Bear was available in the Crown Store for 030003,000   starting November 1, 2021 for PC/Mac/Stadia and November 16, 2021 on consoles. It was also a part of the The Deadlands Collector's Bundle for 040004,000   alongside the Deadlands Bantam Guar. Its default name is "Torment".


Psijic Bear ExemplarEdit

According to Nord legend, bears—like the Nords themselves—originated on the frozen continent of Atmora. And some Nords think that's where the Psijic monks went to find the original model of their Psiiic Bear Exemplar. The Psijic mages aren't saying.
 
Psijic Bear Exemplar

The Psijic Bear Exemplar is a ghostly yellow bear that is available as an Apex-level reward in Psijic Vault Crown Crates. Its default name is "Totem".


Ragebound BearEdit

"Each pelt and bone on this monster of a bear reminds its rider of past battles. Rage turned to an end. Victory ripped from the rider's enemies. You know the feeling, I think. It's in your eyes. Rage. Barely controlled."—Arpanaugh of Markarth
 
Ragebound Bear

The Ragebound Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Ragebound Crown Crates. Its default name is "Direslash".

Reefborn BearEdit

"If you visit Abecean islands, you need to be ready to handle reefborn creatures. The bears, for example, do bear things. Mostly. But watch them near saltwater—they'll roll in it whether you're on them or not."—Saissula, Stablemaster
 
Reefborn Bear

The Reefborn Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Sunken Trove Crown Crates. Its default name is "Growler".


Skeletal BearEdit

A re-animated Skeletal Bear makes a fearsome mount, and is a favorite of northern Tamriel's necromancers.
 
Skeletal Bear

The Skeletal Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in the Reaper's Harvest Crown Crates. Its default name is "Barebones".

Snow BearEdit

The Snow Bear makes a superior mount for northern climes, as it's undaunted by even the fiercest winter weather.
 
Snow Bear Mount

The Snow Bear is a large white bear mount that was available from the Crown Store for 025002,500   from December 10 to December 14, 2015. Its default name is "Coldwind".

Soulrazer BearEdit

"We know that a crazed necromancer forged these creatures with his dying breath. They are unrelenting, and never stop even when the Ritemaster commands them. Inexplicably, some of the bears sit calmly at the feet of the apprentices."—Yrssin, Psijic Order
 
Soulrazer Bear

The Soulrazer Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in the Dark Chivalry Crates. Its default name is "Greaves".

Sovngarde Stoutheart BearEdit

"During times of great need, Sovngarde releases some of its heroes back into the world, and legendary beasts to serve them. The stoutheart bear is one such creature. A fearless companion to carry true warriors to battle."—Clever Woman Moritra
 
Sovngarde Stoutheart Bear

The Sovngarde Stoutheart Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Sovngarde Crates. Its default name is "Deepgrowl".

Star-Born Guardian BearEdit

"Don't let this bear's mesmerizing stars fool you into thinking it's a harmless bit of magical transport. Recall the sway of the Constellations, and understand that this creature embodies that power."—Wheezing Wilren
 
Star-Born Guardian Bear

The Star-Born Guardian Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in the Celestial Crown Crates. Its default name is "Whuffle".

Stonelore BearEdit

Each of the druid circles keeps a different ursine companion. The Stonelore bear was originally bred to help with ambitious construction projects. While druids shaped heavy stone slabs, their bears supported the more fragile components of the structures.

The Stonelore Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in the Stonelore Crown Crates. Its default name is "Sunflower".

Storm Atronach BearEdit

According to Nord legend, in his wars against the Snow Elves the mighty Ysgramor the Harbinger rode a Storm Atronach Bear Mount conjured for him by his personal Clever Man.
 
Storm Atronach Bear

The Storm Atronach Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in the Storm Atronach Crown Crates. Its default name is "Ugly Hugs".

Sunback BearEdit

A staple of Morthal wardens, these imposing bears trundle near the outskirts of town, serving as extra guards when not in use as steeds or resting. Those who seek to one day become valiant defenders of their town often sneak away to feed them extra treats.
 
Sunback Bear

The Sunback Bear is available as a Legendary-level reward in the Grim Harlequin Crown Crates. Its default name is "Dawnglow".

Sweetroll GrizzlyEdit

The rare Sweetroll Grizzly Bears prowl the golden forests of the Rift on the northern slopes of the Jerall Mountains. They're big strong cuddly hug machines—except when they're angry.
 
Sweetroll Grizzly

The Sweetroll Grizzly is a bear mount that is available as a Legendary-level reward in Dragonscale Crates. Its default name is "Pastry Paws".


Tuxedo BearEdit

Though the famed bard Svaknir wrote a hilarious song in which the Tuxedo was mocked as "the Chub Loon of Bears," this magnificent ursine mount has been esteemed by Nord nobles since the early First Era.
 
Tuxedo Bear

The Tuxedo Bear is a bear mount resembling a larger, thicker-furred sun bear. It was first available as part of the Black Fredas Special! for 019001,900   (limited to one purchase per account), and was later made available as a Legendary-level reward in Baandari Pedlar Crates. Its default name is "Stibbons".


Wealdspirit BearEdit

"A whole bear? You grew a whole bear? Well? What are you doing with it still? Get out there! Burn a fort to the ground! Make it hit some rocks with its paws! Bask in bear-y devastation!" —Glooredel, Vinedusk Ranger
 
Wealdspirit Bear

The Wealdspirit Bear is an ursine mount in the appearance of a spectral green bear barded in golden-plated Breton armor. It is available as a Radiant Apex-level reward in the Dark Chivalry Crate, and can be bought for 012001,200  /1600016,000  . Its default name is "Shoot".

Wild Hunt BearEdit

The Wild Hunt Bear is a forest beast that has lost its Y'ffre-given ability to choose between being plant or animal, reverting to the primal chaos of the Dawn Era.
 
Wild Hunt Bear

The Wild Hunt Bear Mount is available as an Apex-level reward from Wild Hunt Crown Crates. Its default name is "Branch-Britches". It leaves behind green pawprints, and small flowers briefly bloom where it stands still.

Wraithtide BearEdit

"Where mages born from water gather, they enact ancient rites. Together they bind the essence of bear and sea and death, forming it into a mount one of their number may ride. Or so the tales go."—Druid Sandire
 
Wraithtide Bear

The Wraithtide Bear is available as an Apex-level reward in Wraithtide Crown Crates. Its default name is "Whirlpool."