Haunted by an ancient crime that robbed them of their wings, the flightless kenku wander the world as vagabonds and burglars who live at the edge of human society. Kenku suffer from a sinister reputation that is not wholly unearned, but they can prove to be valuable allies.

Dec 8, 2023 · Kenku are mechanically solid, and excel in a variety of builds due to their excellent ability score increases and free skill proficiencies. They are defined more by their Dexterity increase than their Wisdom increase, and the Kenku is a go-to race for stealthy characters.

Kenku (pronounced: / k ɛ ŋ ˈ k uː / keng-KOO[4] or: /ˈ k ɛ ŋk uː / KENK-oo[4]) were a race of flightless avian humanoids. They tended to be selfish and secretive in nature and were often engaged in plots to acquire wealth and power.

Haunted by an ancient crime that robbed them of their wings, the kenku wander the world as vagabonds and burglars who live at the edge of human society. Kenku suffer from a sinister reputation that is not wholly unearned, but they can prove to be valuable allies.

May 5, 2022 · Kenku are a cursed race of avian humanoids. The curse, brought on by their betrayal of their otherworldly master, has caused them to lose their ability to fly (a relief for any DM) as well as the ability to speak without using their Mimicry trait. Hoping to fly again one day, many kenku have set out on adventures of their own.

Jan 14, 2023 · Wandering the world as burglars and vagabonds, Kenku live on the fringes of human society, surviving where they can. Learn how to play as a kenku in D&D 5e.

Kenku can supernaturally re-create vast varieties of noises, from crying babies to running water and short phrases in others' voices. Cunning kenku use their mimicry to deceive foes, lure creatures into ambushes, and signal to allies.

In the first round of a combat, the kenku has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised. 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.

Jun 29, 2021 · A complete history of the Kenku in DnD 5e, including their lore, abilities, curse, mimicry, and how to build a kenku character in your next campaign.

Kenku Training: You are proficient in your choice of two of the following skills: Acrobatics, Deception, Stealth, and Sleight of Hand. Mimicry: You can mimic sounds you have heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful Insight check opposed by your Deception check.