Kenku

Medium Monstrosity, Neutral

AC: 13

Initiative: +3 (13)

HP: 13 (3d8)

Speed: 30 ft.

STR
10 (+0)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0)

Skills: Deception +4, Perception +2, Stealth +5

Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12

Languages: Common, Primordial (Auran)

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

Habitat: Forest, Planar, Shadowfell, Urban

Treasure: Implements, Individual

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.

Eldritch Lantern (Recharge 4-6).

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

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.

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Kenku

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 183 - Licenses and attribution