Aarakocra Skirmisher

Medium Elemental, Neutral

AC: 12

Initiative: +2 (12)

HP: 11 (2d8 + 2)

Speed: 20 ft., fly 50 ft.

STR
10 (+0)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)

Skills: Perception +5

Senses: Passive Perception 15

Languages: Aarakocra, Primordial (Auran)

CR: 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)

Habitat: Mountain, Planar, Air

Treasure: Implements, Individual

Actions

Talons.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Slashing damage, or 9 (3d4 + 2) Slashing damage if the aarakocra moved 30+ feet straight toward the target immediately before the hit.

Wind Javelin.

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) Thunder damage. The javelin magically returns to the aarakocra's hand immediately after a ranged attack.

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Aarakocra Skirmisher

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 10 - Licenses and attribution