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− | '''Grizzly bears''' are large, tough mammalian carnivores that inhabit [[forest]]s. Grizzly bears may be drawn to your fortress in search of food; they will locate and consume any [[food]] and [[drink]] that your dwarves have carelessly left lying around. This can be particularly [[fun]] for new fortresses without a seasoned [[military]], when their entire food and alcohol supply is destroyed in moments | + | '''Grizzly bears''' are large, tough mammalian carnivores that inhabit [[forest]]s. Grizzly bears may be drawn to your fortress in search of food; they will locate and consume any [[food]] and [[drink]] that your dwarves have carelessly left lying around. This can be particularly [[fun]] for new fortresses without a seasoned [[military]], when their entire food and alcohol supply is destroyed in moments. |
However, the above tactic makes them pretty easy to trap in a [[cage trap]]. Make a small food/booze [[stockpile]] and surround it with cage traps on all sides. Grizzly bears will be attracted to the food and booze, and become trapped in the cage trap. They can then be tamed. | However, the above tactic makes them pretty easy to trap in a [[cage trap]]. Make a small food/booze [[stockpile]] and surround it with cage traps on all sides. Grizzly bears will be attracted to the food and booze, and become trapped in the cage trap. They can then be tamed. | ||
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Tame grizzly bears can be [[animal trainer|trained]] for war and hunting at an [[zone|animal training zone]]. Grizzly bears are a popular choice for war animals since they are quite common in many areas, and strong enough to do some serious damage. They are also frequently available from [[elf|elven]] [[caravan]]s, as elves tend to live in temperate forests. | Tame grizzly bears can be [[animal trainer|trained]] for war and hunting at an [[zone|animal training zone]]. Grizzly bears are a popular choice for war animals since they are quite common in many areas, and strong enough to do some serious damage. They are also frequently available from [[elf|elven]] [[caravan]]s, as elves tend to live in temperate forests. | ||
− | Much larger and stronger than your regular [[dog]], war grizzlies can make fast work of a [[goblin]] [[ambush]] if they aren't outnumbered. Their powerful jaws can puncture straight through common [[iron]] [[armor| | + | Much larger and stronger than your regular [[dog]], war grizzlies can make fast work of a [[goblin]] [[ambush]] if they aren't outnumbered. Their powerful jaws can puncture straight through common [[iron]] [[armor|chainmail]], making a nice snack out of unprepared foes. |
Having a couple of Elite [[Soldier#Marksdwarves|Marksdwarves]] with 10 bears assigned is a splendid idea, as the bears will act as a biting meat shield, while your [[crossbow]]dwarves take care of the tougher enemies the bears can't handle. | Having a couple of Elite [[Soldier#Marksdwarves|Marksdwarves]] with 10 bears assigned is a splendid idea, as the bears will act as a biting meat shield, while your [[crossbow]]dwarves take care of the tougher enemies the bears can't handle. | ||
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