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) checks that rely on hearing or sight.
Actions
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 slashing damage.
How the owl compares at CR 0
Against the 28 other challenge 0 monsters in the SRD 5.1, the owl has more hit points than 0 of them, which makes it one of the frailest at its CR. See every CR 0 monster.
Statistic
Owl
CR 0 average
Armor Class
11
11.1
Hit points
1
4
Best attack bonus
+3
+2
Owl 2024 stat block
The 2024 Monster Manual revised the owl, and the SRD 5.2 carries the new stat block. What changed:
Gone from it: Keen Hearing and Sight.
Armor Class
11
Hit Points
1 (1d4 - 1)
Speed
5 ft., fly 60 ft.
Challenge
0 (10 XP)
STR
DEX
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
3 (-4)
13 (+1)
8 (-1)
2 (-4)
12 (+1)
7 (-2)
Senses
darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages
None
Traits
Flyby. The owl doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.
