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Owlbear 5e Encounter

Large Monstrosity, Unaligned

At a Glance

CR
3
Type
Monstrosity
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
AC
13 (natural armor)
HP
59 (7d10 + 21)
Speed40 ft.

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Ability Scores

str
20
+5
dex
12
+1
con
17
+3
int
3
-4
wis
12
+1
cha
7
-2

Key Abilities

AbilityDescription
Keen Sight and SmellAdvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.
MultiattackTwo attacks: one with beak and one with claws.
Claws+7 to hit, 14 (2d8+5) slashing damage.
Beak+7 to hit, 10 (1d10+5) piercing damage.

How to Run This Monster

Charge at nearest creature. Use multiattack on same target. Territorial but not mindlessly aggressive.

Encounter Ideas

Found in forests and caves. Protective of young. Can be encountered at night near camps.

Loot
Hide and feathers (worth 200gp), possibly eggs (100gp each, extremely rare).

Common Mistakes

Common Mistake
Making them too intelligent—they're animals with animal instincts
Common Mistake
Forgetting they're territorial, not evil

DM Tips

DM Tip
Have them burst through underbrush for dramatic entrance
DM Tip
Use them as forest random encounters to drain resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources & Further Reading