Giant OwlCR 1/4 · Large Beast · Stat Block & Encounter Builder
Large beast, Challenge 1/4. AC 12, 19 hit points.
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Stat Block
Large Beast · Neutral
Giant Owl
3d10 + 3 · 5 ft., fly 60 ft.
Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages: Giant Owl, understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can't speak
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 (+1) | 15 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 8 (-1) | 13 (+1) | 10 (+0) |
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Difficulty
Easy
400 adj. XP · ×2
deadly at 1,600
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Giant Owl, Answered
What is Giant Owl's challenge rating in D&D 5e?
Giant Owl is Challenge 1/4, worth 50 XP. Encounter maths multiplies XP by the number of monsters, so a group is deadlier than the raw total — use the calculator on this page.
What are Giant Owl's stats?
AC 12, 19 hit points (3d10 + 3), speed 5 ft., fly 60 ft.. Ability scores: STR 13, DEX 15, CON 12, INT 8, WIS 13, CHA 10.
Can Giant Owl fly?
Yes — it has a flying speed of 60 ft.. A melee-only party will struggle to pin it down.
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