Somewhat disconcertingly, the Aarakocra player race from the Elemental Evil Player’s Companion gains: Talons. You are proficient with your unarmed strikes, which deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit. Which would be based on Str, since the Unarmed Strike is not a finesse weapon.
Do aarakocra have talons?
From below, aarakocra look much like large birds. Standing upright, aarakocra might reach 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons.
How do aarakocra speak?
Aarakocra speak their own language, as well as Auran and Common. However, their voices are not well-suited for Common. Some aarakocra only speak Auran, or only Auran and Common. Other aarakocra are known to speak their own language, as well the language of giant eagles.
Are Tabaxi claws finesse weapons?
Tabaxi are a race known for their speed and dexterity. Part of their racial abilities are that they have claws which do 1d4 damage on unarmed attacks. These should be classified as finesse weapons (as should all unarmed attacks that get increased damage such as a monk’s.)
Can Aarakocra fight while flying?
Yes, they have both. In battle, they prove dynamic and acrobatic fliers, moving with remarkable speed and grace, diving to lash opponents with weapons or talons before turning and flying away.
How many shallow water anchors does Talon have?
Only Talon has up to 15ˈ of anchoring, and User-Selectable Anchoring Modes that let you pick the perfect hold for any condition, from rough water to soft bottoms. Choosing a bass boat anchor is all about depth. More depth means more area to dominate.
Are there any arguments against the aarakocra flight?
That means that the Aarakocra’s flight will only really be helpful about 10% or 15% of the time. Not a big deal. Most of the arguments against Aarakocra flight have to do with the fact that unlimited flight should not be something that low-mid level pcs have. This is an ideological argument, not a power argument.
Which is the only name you need to know about Talon?
When it comes to dominating shallow water, Talon is the only name you need to know. When you’re ready to lock it down — or move to your next spot — Talon stands at the ready. You can control it from:
How does the aarakocra do in a duel?
The aarakocra is immediately engaged in a 1-on-1 duel at 50′ altitude where the rest of the party can’t really help him. Sure, we can use missile attacks… but he’s out of range of touch (or even short-range) spells, and the rest of us are engaged by the regular kobolds (so, firing with disadvantage while in melee).
