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== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
− | You can safely kill an owlbear from afar with ranged weapons, [[spell]]s, or [[wand]]s. If you are caught in the [[grabbing attack]], you can [[teleport]] away. Using sleep or paralysis, such as from a [[wand of sleep]] or thrown [[potion]], on the owlbear has a chance of releasing you, but not always (and if not, it also might wake the owlbear when you try to move away){{refsrc|hack.c|990}} | + | You can safely kill an owlbear from afar with ranged weapons, [[spell]]s, or [[wand]]s. If you are caught in the [[grabbing attack]], you can [[teleport]] away. Using sleep or paralysis, such as from a [[wand of sleep]] or thrown [[potion]], on the owlbear has a chance of releasing you, but not always (and if not, it also might wake the owlbear when you try to move away).{{refsrc|hack.c|990}} |
Engraving [[Elbereth]] can also cause the Owlbear to flee and release you. | Engraving [[Elbereth]] can also cause the Owlbear to flee and release you. | ||
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
− | + | The owlbear is probably inspired by the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' monster of the same name. | |
− | As the name suggests, they are a cross between a giant owl and a bear; | + | As the name suggests, they are a cross between a giant owl and a bear; they stand upright on two legs and have fur, feathers, and a beak. |
== Encyclopedia entry == | == Encyclopedia entry == |
Revision as of 05:38, 28 August 2019
Y owlbear | |
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Difficulty | 7 |
Attacks |
Claw 1d6, Claw 1d6, Hug 2d8 |
Base level | 5 |
Base experience | 94 |
Speed | 12 |
Base AC | 5 |
Base MR | 0 |
Alignment | 0 (neutral) |
Frequency (by normal means) | 3 (Rare) |
Genocidable | Yes |
Weight | 1700 |
Nutritional value | 700 |
Size | Large |
Resistances | None |
Resistances conveyed |
None |
An owlbear:
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Reference | monst.c#line1929 |
The owlbear is one of the more dangerous low level monsters you'll face in NetHack, although usually not as lethal as those that appear in groups (like soldier ants).
Owlbears have a grabbing attack in which the owlbear bearhugs you, holding you in place and crushing you.
History
They were introduced way back in Hack 1.0.
Strategy
You can safely kill an owlbear from afar with ranged weapons, spells, or wands. If you are caught in the grabbing attack, you can teleport away. Using sleep or paralysis, such as from a wand of sleep or thrown potion, on the owlbear has a chance of releasing you, but not always (and if not, it also might wake the owlbear when you try to move away).[1]
Engraving Elbereth can also cause the Owlbear to flee and release you.
Origin
The owlbear is probably inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons monster of the same name.
As the name suggests, they are a cross between a giant owl and a bear; they stand upright on two legs and have fur, feathers, and a beak.
Encyclopedia entry
Owlbears are probably the crossbreed creation of a demented
wizard; given the lethal nature of this creation, it is quite
likely the wizard who created them is no longer alive. As
the name might already suggest, owlbears are a cross between
a giant owl and a bear. They are covered with fur and
feathers.
References
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