Editing Owlbear

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| description = Owlbears are a type of Beast creature found in Baldur's Gate 3. They resemble large feathered bears with the head of an owl, are quick to anger, and are extremely strong.
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{{Infobox creature
| name = Owlbear
| image = 
<gallery>
Owlbear Mum.webp|Portrait
Owlbear Model.png|Model
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| race = Beast
| family = [[Owlbear Cub]]<br>Unnamed cub (deceased)<br>[[Owlbear Mate|Mate]]
| level = 3
| size = Large
| type = Beast
| ac = 13
| e hp = 63
| hp = 91
| t hp = 118
| movement m = 12
| weight kg = 550
| str = 20
| dex = 12
| con = 17
| int = 3
| wis = 12
| cha = 7

| conditions = Distressed
| h conditions = Distressed, Legendary Action: Call Consort
| passives = Darkvision, Multiattack: Enraged, Opportunity Attack
| h passives = Darkvision, Multiattack: Enraged, Opportunity Attack, Legendary Action: Call Consort

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'''Owlbears''' are a type of [[List_of_Creature_Types#Beast|Beast]] [[List of Creature Types|creature]] found in [[Owlbear Nest]] in [[Act One]] as an optional boss fight. Resembling large feathered bears with the head of an owl, they are quick to anger, extremely strong and seemingly constantly hungry. While highly territorial, its recent injury from the [[Cult of the Absolute]] has left it notably weakened.

== Attacks and abilities ==
{{Feature box|name=Claws|link=Claws (Owlbear)|image name=Claws Bear.webp
|{{DamageInfo|2d8+5|Slashing}}
Lash out with deadly claws and push the target back {{Range|m=1.5|ft=5}}.
}}

{{Feature box|name=Multiattack|link=Multiattack (Owlbear)|image name=Multiattack Earth.webp
|{{DamageInfo|2d8|Slashing}}
:+{{DamageInfo|1d10|Piercing}}
Aim multiple attacks at a target. If the second attack hits, the target is pushed back {{Distance|m=1.5|ft=5}} and knocked {{Cond|Prone}}.
}}

{{Feature box|name=Crushing Flight|image name=Jump.webp
|{{DamageInfo|2d8|Bludgeoning}}
Leap at a target, possibly knocking it [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]].
}}

{{Feature box|name=A Mother's Desperation|image name=Rage.webp
|Increase [[Strength]] by 3, while {{Armour Class}} is reduced by 1.
}}

=== Honour Mode ===
{{Feature box|name=Call Consort|image name=Legendary Action Utility.webp
|Summon your [[Owlbear Mate|mate]] to protect you in battle.
}}

== Tactics ==
While the '''Owlbear''' can not make [[Critical Hit|Critical Hits]] because of its recent injury, it is still a powerful and dangerous creature. Many of its abilities focus on knocking others [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]], such as Crushing Flight, allowing it to attack with [[Advantage]] on successive hits against its prone victim. When taken to half health, its rage ability will trigger, increasing its damage further with both increased [[Strength]] and [[Multiattack]]. It will also have the support of the [[Owlbear Cub]], though it is best to ignore the cub if you plan to recruit it later on for your [[Campsite|Camp]].

However, because of the Owlbear's injury, it is far easier to sneak up on it as it has [[Disadvantage]] on [[Perception]]. A more direct approach can use [[Andrick]] and [[Brynna]] to help in the fight if convinced, who, acting as soft targets, can be useful distractions and support. Spells, items or weapon abilities that require a [[Dexterity]] [[Saving Throw]] like [[Grease]], [[Grease Bottle]] or [[Topple (Weapon Action)|Topple]] are quite effective in slowing it down. When it is enraged, it is best to finish the fight quickly before its multiattack shreds through the group.

== Companion approval ==
Walking into the nest area without [[Speak with Animals]].
* {{Ability check|Animal Handling|15}}. - ''Study the owlbear's behaviour.''
** ''Hold out your palms - you mean no harm.'' OR ''Back away slowly.''
:: {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** ''Move towards the cub.''
:: {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* {{Ability check|Survival |15}}. - ''Back away.'' OR {{Ability check|Performance |15}}. - ''Puff out your chest and roar.''
:: Inspiration:[[Outlander]] {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* ''Attack.''
:: {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}


Walking into the nest area with [[Speak with Animals]].
* {{Ability check|Intimidation|10}}. - "Let me go, or you'll watch your cub die before I finish you." OR Persuasion DC 10 - "Just allow me to leave. I'm no threat to you or your cub." OR Druid Persuasion DC 5 "You need to rest, let nature heal you. This is no time for a fight."
:: Inspiration:[[Outlander]] {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* "You've had your last meal, beast. You and your cub alike." OR ''Attack'' OR ''Step Closer''
:: {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

As long as Animal Handling is not used, the [[Outlander]] inspiration Mother's Fury can be gained by making the owlbear let the adventurers leave peacefully or possibly by killing it.

== Notable loot ==
* {{MdRarityItem|Head of a Broken Spear}}

== Notes ==
* The '''Owlbear''' found in the [[Owlbear Nest]] is already damaged by 8 points when it is encountered. This particular Owlbear also has the '''Distressed''' condition.
* The '''Owlbear''' found in the [[Owlbear Nest]] will be killed by goblins after a Long Rest if you enter the cave but don't resolve it yourself.
* In the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons, an Owlbear is classed as a [[Monstrosity]], not a [[Beast]]. The Owlbear being classified as it currently is in [[Baldur's Gate 3]] is more in line to previous editions, such as fourth and third.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Owlbear.webp | Owlbear
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== External links ==
{{FRWiki|Owlbear|long}}

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