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Stryx

Tiny · Monstrosity · CR 1/8 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

10 (4d4)

1/8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral

XP 25

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Fly 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +6

Languages

Common, Elvish

Traits

False Appearance

While the stryx keeps its beak closed and doesn’t speak, it is indistinguishable from a normal owl.

Flyby

The stryx doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

Keen Hearing and Sight

The stryx has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Actions

Spellcasting

(3/Day)The stryx casts the comprehend languages spell, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.

Talons

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.

About Stryx

Stryx is a tiny monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 10 hit points (derived from 4d4).

Stryx has communication capabilities including Common, Elvish. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Stryx

1 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Stryx

1 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 14 XP
Hard: 21 XP
Deadly: 28 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 Stryx?: Stryx has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Stryx?: Stryx is a Tiny Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Stryx speak?: Stryx can communicate in Common, Elvish.