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Archaeopteryx

CR 1/4 Animal N Tiny HD 1

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Description

Archaeopteryxes are primitive birds. Instead of beaks, they have lizardlike heads with serrated teeth.

Combat Stats

4 (1d8)

14, touch 14, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 size)

Init

Speed

40 ft., climb 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (poor)

Fort

Ref

Will

BAB

CMB

CMD

Melee: bite +4 (1d4–4)
Space: 2-1/2 ft.
Reach: 0 ft.

Ability Scores

str

-4

dex

con

int

-4

wis

cha

-2

Special Qualities

Weak Flier — An archaeopteryx can't hover or fly up at an angle greater than 45 degrees while flying.

Feats

Weapon Finesse

Special Abilities

Weak Flier from text

An archaeopteryx can't hover or fly up at an angle greater than 45 degrees while flying.

Feats, Traits & Items

Weapon Finesse from Feat

With a light weapon, rapier, whip, or spiked chain made for a creature of your size category, you may use your Dexterity modifier instead of your Strength modifier on attack rolls. If you carry a shield, its armor check penalty applies to your attack rolls.

Skills

Climb +10, Fly +6

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Tiny
Environment: temperate or warm forests
Organization: single, pair, or nest (4–10)
Treasure: none
Senses: low-light vision; Perception +1
Source: Bestiary 4

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