---
title: Wereowl
description: Humanoid cursed to shapeshift into an intelligent owl.
date_pub: 2024-04-20T21:21:45.000-04:00
section: bestiary
subsection: werebeasts
content_type: feature
short_code: bwe0w
hd: 8
---

Humanoid cursed to shapeshift into an intelligent owl.

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|                 |                                                                                                         |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Hit Dice**    | 8\* (36hp)                                                                                              |
| **Armor Class** | 14 (10 in humanoid form)                                                                                |
| **Attacks**     | 2 (+7) @ 2d6 (talon) & 1 @ 1d6 (beak), or 1 @ 1d8 ([sword or other weapon](/rules/combat.html#weapons)) |
| **Movement**    | 40' / 60' flying (hybrid or owl forms only)                                                             |
| **Save**        | 8 (8)                                                                                                   |
| **Morale**      | 8                                                                                                       |
| **Alignment**   | Chaotic                                                                                                 |

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-   When encountered while flying, 66% (4-in-6) chance of having stealth / surprise.

### As Spellcasters

Have a natural inclination towards magic, and are often capable of casting spells.

-   Spells can only be cast when in humanoid or hybrid form.
-   Spellcasting wereowls get one (or more) additional `*` when calculating XP.

### Werebeast

!!!include(bestiary/werebeast.md)!!!
