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Owlbear

Large · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

13 (natural armor)

59 (7d10 + 21)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity +1 Constitution +3 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Skills

Perception +5

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The owlbear makes two Rend attacks.

Rend

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+5 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. 14 (2d8 + 5) Slashing damage.

About Owlbear

Owlbear is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 59 hit points (derived from 7d10 + 21).

GM Tips: Using Owlbear

1 tips available

When using Owlbear in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 40 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Owlbear

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 40 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Owlbear?: Owlbear has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Owlbear?: Owlbear is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.