Dungeons & Dragons Owlbear Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of an Owlbear.

This model was created by Ella´s Arcanum who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

An owlbear is one of the most iconic and immediately recognizable monsters in Dungeons & Dragons, combining the terrifying aspects of two familiar creatures into one fantastical horror. As its name suggests, the owlbear is a hybrid of an owl and a bear, typically depicted with the body of a massive, muscular bear covered in thick fur and the head of a giant owl, complete with sharp beak, piercing eyes, and tufts of feathers that give it an almost permanent scowl. Its design evokes both majesty and menace, tapping into primal fears of both predator and beast. The creature’s origins in Dungeons & Dragons date back to the earliest editions of the game, where it quickly became a staple of wilderness encounters, often serving as both a challenge and a spectacle for adventuring parties.

Owlbears are generally portrayed as ferocious and aggressive predators with extremely high strength and resilience. They are known for their relentless attacks, charging enemies with surprising speed and using both their claws and beaks to inflict devastating damage. Their ferocity is matched by a notable lack of intelligence, making them more animalistic than cunning, but still capable of territorial behavior and following simple patterns in hunting and defending their nests. In many campaign settings, owlbears are said to inhabit dense forests, caves, or remote mountain areas, and encounters with them are often sudden and violent, reflecting their natural role as apex predators.

The owlbear has a unique place in Dungeons & Dragons lore beyond mere combat. It has inspired entire subplots, including quests to track and study them, tame them, or even use their feathers, claws, and hides for magical or mundane purposes. Some stories depict druidic or magical influences on owlbear populations, suggesting that these creatures may have arisen through arcane experiments or the blending of natural and magical evolution, emphasizing the rich, fantastical world-building of D&D. Despite—or perhaps because of—their fearsome nature, owlbears have remained a beloved part of D&D’s bestiary, celebrated for their combination of whimsy, danger, and the sheer imaginative audacity of their design. Their presence in the game is a reminder of the creativity and unpredictability that defines Dungeons & Dragons encounters.

58,50mm tall at 32mm scale.