Kenku

CreatureXMMp. 1832024

Medium monstrosity, neutral

Armor Class
13
Hit Points
13 (3d8)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
1/4 (50 XP)
STR
10
+0
DEX
16
+3
CON
10
+0
INT
11
+0
WIS
10
+0
CHA
10
+0
Skills
Stealth +5, Deception +4, Perception +2
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages
Common, Primordial (Auran)

Traits

Mimicry.

The kenku can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check.

Actions

Shadow Blade.

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) Necrotic damage. The blade magically returns to the kenku's hand immediately after a ranged attack.

Spellcasting

Eldritch Lantern 4.

The kenku casts Faerie Fire, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 10).

Raw data
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