Illustration Xan Drake

Stryx

Tome of Beasts
Challenge 1/8
(25 XP)
Robinloft Estimated CR 1/2
Tiny monstrosity, neutral
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 10 (4d4)
Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
STR
3 (-4)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
8 (-1)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
6 (-2)
Saving Throws
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Elvish
Environments
False Appearance.

Until a stryx speaks or opens its mouth, 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.

Innate Spellcasting. The stryx's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
3/day each: comprehend languages

Actions

Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 slashing damage.

Stryx

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