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Cikavak

Tiny · Fey · CR 1/8 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts

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 10 ft (3 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Skills

Perception +5 Stealth +9

Languages

understands Common; telepathy (touch)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

acid, fire, poison

Environments

Arctic or Tundra Caves Coast Desert Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains Hills Laboratory Lake Mountain Ocean Ruins Sewer Shadowfell The Abyss Astral Plane Elysium Ethereal Plane Feywild Hell Material Plane Plane of Air Plane of Earth Plane of Fire Plane of Water Swamp or Marsh Temple Badlands Tomb Underworld Urban

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

the cikavak's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 11). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

at will: speak with animals

1/day: silence

Actions

Bite

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

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; telepathy (touch). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Cikavak

2 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.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Cikavak

2 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.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

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; telepathy (touch).