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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.
| 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.
| image = Owlbear.webp
| image = Owlbear.webp
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|title =
{{Infobox creature
|name = Owlbear
| name = Owlbear
|image=[[File:Owlbear Model.png|250px]]
| image =  
|STR=20
<gallery>
|DEX=12
Owlbear Mum.webp|Portrait
|CON=17
Owlbear Model.png|Model
|INT=3
</gallery>
|WIS=12
| race = Beast
|CHA=7
| family = [[Owlbear Cub]]<br>Unnamed cub (deceased)<br>[[Owlbear Mate|Mate]]
|level=3
| level = 3
|race=Beast
| size = Large
|type=Beast
| type = Beast
|HP=91; 118{{Tactician}}
| ac = 13
|AC=13
| e hp = 63
|speed=12m / 40ft
| hp = 91
|size=Large
| t hp = 118
|weight=550kg
| movement m = 12
|proficiency=2
| weight kg = 550
|initiative=+1
| str = 20
|location = [[Owlbear Nest]]
| dex = 12
|alt-name=In-game
| con = 17
|alt-image= [[File:Owlbear.webp|350px]]
| int = 3
|passive={{PAS|Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision}}
| wis = 12
{{PAS|Opportunity Attack}}
| cha = 7
{{PAS|Multiattack: Enraged}}
|exp=20|family=[[Owlbear Cub]]}}


| 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
}}
'''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.
'''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 ==
{{TooltipBox|Claws|Lash out with deadly claws and push the target back {{Range|m=1.5|ft=5}}.
{{Action}}
{{Attack Roll}}: +7
{{DamageInfo|count=2|die=8|plus=5|type=Slashing}}|image=Claws_Bear.webp}}{{TooltipBox|Multiattack: Enraged|Aim multiple attacks at a target. If the second attack hit, the target is pushed back {{Range|m=1.5|ft=5}} and knocked [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]].


{{Action}}
== Attacks and abilities ==
{{Feature box|Claws (Owlbear)}}


{{Attack Roll}}: +8 (Strength boost from '''Owlbear's Rage''' included)
{{Feature box|Multiattack (Owlbear)}}
{{DamageInfo|count=2|die=8|plus=6|type=Slashing}}{{DamageInfo|count=1|die=10|plus=6|type=Piercing}}


* {{SavingThrow|STR|dc=6}} to avoid being knocked {{SmallIcon|Prone Condition Icon.webp}} [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]].|image=Generic Multiattack.webp}}{{Feature box|name=Crushing Flight|Leap at a target, possibly knocking it [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]].
{{Feature box|Crushing Flight}}


{{Action|Bonus}} {{Action|Movement|m=6|ft=20}}
{{Feature box|A Mother's Desperation}}


{{SavingThrow|STR|dc=6}} to avoid being knocked {{SmallIcon|Prone Condition Icon.webp}} [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]].
=== Honour Mode ===
 
{{Feature box|Call Consort}}
{{Range|m=21|ft=69}}}}{{TooltipBox|[[Owlbear's Rage (Condition)|Owlbear's Rage]]|The owlbear is enraged! [[Strength]] increased by 2.
 
When reduced to 50% or fewer [[Hit Points]], the Owlbear will gain {{Cond|Owlbear's Rage}} on its next turn.|image=Owlbears Rage Condition Icon.png}}


== Tactics ==
== 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 ensure successful hits. 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]].
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.
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 Interactions ==
== Companion approval ==
Walking into the nest area without [[Speak with Animals]].
Walking into the nest area without [[Speak with Animals]].
* {{Ability check|Animal Handling|15}}. - ''Study the owlbear's behaviour.''
* {{Ability check|Animal Handling|15}}. - ''Study the owlbear's behaviour.''
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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.
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 ==
 
* {{Icon|Head of a Broken Spear Icon.png|30|link=Head of a Broken Spear}} [[Head of a Broken Spear]]
== Notable loot ==
* {{MdRarityItem|Head of a Broken Spear}}
 
== Notes ==
== 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]] is already damaged by 8 points when it is encountered. This particular Owlbear also has the {{cond|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.
* 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.
* 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.


{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
== Gallery ==
| <strong>{{SmallIcon|Distressed Condition Icon.webp}} Distressed</strong>
<gallery>
|-
Owlbear.webp | Owlbear
| {{C|[[File:Duration Icons.png|frameless|25px]]}} Duration: permanent
</gallery>
* The owlbear has sustained damage to its eye. It cannot make [[Critical Hit]]s and has {{Disadvantage}} on [[Perception]] checks.
|}


== External Links ==
== External links ==
{{FRWiki|Owlbear|long}}
{{FRWiki|Owlbear|long}}


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Latest revision as of 20:14, 4 June 2024

Owlbears are a type of Beast 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[edit | edit source]

Claws Claws ()
D8 Slashing.png 2d8 (2~16) Damage TypesSlashing damage

Lash out with deadly claws and push the target back 1.5 m / 5 ft.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
D8 Slashing.png 2d8 (2~16) Damage TypesSlashing damage
+
D10 Piercing.png 1d10 (1~10) Damage TypesPiercing damage

Aim multiple attacks at a target. If the second attack hits, the target is pushed back 1.5 m / 5 ft and knocked Prone Prone.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
D8 Bludgeoning.png 2d8 (2~16) Damage TypesBludgeoning damage

Leap at a target to bite it and knock it Prone Prone
STR Save
 Range: 21 m / 70 ft

Increase Strength by 3, while Armour Class Armour Class is reduced by 1.

Honour Mode[edit | edit source]

Summon your mate to protect you in battle.
 Range: Self

Tactics[edit | edit source]

While the Owlbear can not make Critical Hits because of its recent injury, it is still a powerful and dangerous creature. Many of its abilities focus on knocking others 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 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 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[edit | edit source]

Walking into the nest area without Speak with Animals.

  • DC 15 Animal Handling check. - Study the owlbear's behaviour.
    • Hold out your palms - you mean no harm. OR Back away slowly.
Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1
    • Move towards the cub.
Karlach disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
Inspiration:Outlander Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • Attack.
Karlach disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1


Walking into the nest area with Speak with Animals.

  • DC 10 Intimidation check. - "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 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • "You've had your last meal, beast. You and your cub alike." OR Attack OR Step Closer
Karlach disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -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[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • The Owlbear found in the Owlbear Nest is already damaged by 8 points when it is encountered. This particular Owlbear also has the Distressed 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[edit | edit source]

  • Owlbear

    Owlbear

External links[edit | edit source]

Owlbear on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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