---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/arctic
- monster/environment/forest
- monster/environment/hill
- monster/size/large
- monster/type/beast
aliases: ["Giant Owl"]
---
# Giant Owl
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Giant Owl
![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/giant-owl.png#token)
*Large beast, Neutral*

- **Armor Class** 12 
- **Hit Points** 19 (`3d10 + 3`)
- **Speed** 5 ft., fly 60 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|13 (+1)|15 (+2)|12 (+1)| 8 (-1)|13 (+1)|10 (+0)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Perception +5, Stealth +4
- **Senses** darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15

- **Languages** Giant Owl, understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can't speak them
- **Challenge** 1/4

## Traits

***Flyby.*** The owl doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach.

***Keen Hearing and Sight.*** The owl has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](rules/skills.md#Perception)) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

## Actions

***Talons.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 8 (`2d6 + 1`) slashing damage.
```
^statblock

## Environment

forest, hill, arctic