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Cikavak

Tiny · Fey · CR 1/8 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

17 (7d4)

1/8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-3

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral

XP 25

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Skills

Perception +5 Stealth +6

Languages

understands Common but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

acid, fire, poison

Traits

Limited Telepathy

The cikavak can magically communicate simple ideas, emotions, and images telepathically with any creature that touches it and that can understand a language.

Speak with Beasts

The cikavak can communicate with Beasts as if they shared a language.

Actions

Beak

+4 to hit, range 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Silencing Squawk

Recharge 6

The cikavak lets out a magical squawk in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be deafened and unable to speak for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

About Cikavak

Cikavak is a tiny fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 17 hit points (derived from 7d4).

Cikavak has communication capabilities including understands Common but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Cikavak

1 tips available

When using Cikavak in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Cikavak

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 14 XP
Hard: 21 XP
Deadly: 28 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Cikavak?: Cikavak has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Cikavak?: Cikavak is a Tiny Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Cikavak speak?: Cikavak can communicate in understands Common but can't speak.