Stryx

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)

Senses

darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +4, Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Elvish

Challenge

1/8 (25 XP)

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.

Innate Spellcasting. The stryx’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom. It can cast the following spell, requiring no components:

  • 3/day: comprehend languages

Keen Hearing and Sight. The stryx has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Actions

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

tiny
monstrosity
cr1/8
tome-of-beasts