Illustration Xan Drake

Wereowl

Tome of Beasts 2
Challenge 5
(1,800 XP)
Robinloft Estimated CR 5
Medium humanoid (elf, shapechanger), lawful evil (allegedly)
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 117 (18d8+36)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws
Skills Perception +7, Stealth +6
Damage Immunities bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with silvered weapons
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Common (can't speak in owl form)
Environments
Shapechanger.

The wereowl can use its action to polymorph into an owl-humanoid hybrid or into a giant owl, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Flyby.

The wereowl doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

Keen Hearing and Sight.

The wereowl has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Silent Flight (Hybrid or Owl Form Only).

The wereowl has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks when it flies.

Actions

Multiattack. In owl form, the wereowl makes two talon attacks. In humanoid form, it makes three shortbow or shortsword attacks. In hybrid form, it can attack like an owl or a humanoid.
Talon (Hybrid or Owl Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) slashing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with wereowl lycanthropy.
Shortsword (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Shortbow (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Wereowl

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