Aeralfos (creature) - Revision history

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 {{CB
 |summary=A winged anthropomorphic lizard related to other {{R|Lizal}} such as {{C|Dinolfos}}. Their tactful swooping attacks can be difficult to fight against.
-|challenge=3
+|challenge=2
 |acr=aeralfos
 |tier=standard
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 |actions=
-{{CA|Shortsword|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +5 to hit. ''Hit:'' 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.  If the aeralfos flew at least 20 feet straight towards the target immediately before this attack, a hit deals an extra 9 (2d8) damage.}}
+{{CA|Broadsword|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +5 to hit. ''Hit:'' 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.  If the aeralfos flew at least 20 feet straight towards the target immediately before this attack, a hit deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage.}}
-{{CA|Claws|''Melee Unarmed Strike:'' +3 to hit. ''Hit:'' 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage.}}
+{{CA|Claws|''Melee Unarmed Strikes:'' +3 to hit, two attacks.<br>''Hit:'' 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage per attack.}}
 |reactions=

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 |languages={{CL|Lizal}}
 |resist={{CR|Acid}}
-|dungeons=yes
+|ruins=yes
 |hills=yes
 |sky=yes
 |description={{tab}}An '''aeralfos''' is shorter, thinner, and more fragile than most other [[Lizal (race)|lizal]], but it is born bat-like wings enabling flight.  Its diving sword attacks are lethal, even more so when a land-bound target has no way to retaliate.<br>

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 |wis=10
 |cha=6
 |ac=17
 |armortype=natural armor, {{BrownLink|Wooden Shield|wooden shield}}
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 {{CT|Deflect}}
-|bossactions=
+|bossreactions=
 {{CA|Boss Resistance|day=3|When the aeralfos would fail a saving throw, it can choose to lose 10 heart points and succeed on the save instead.}}
-{{CA|Cleave (Costs 2 Boss Reactions)|Immediately after the aeralfos hits a creature with a melee attack, it can move a distance up to half its speed and make another melee attack against a different target.}}
+{{CA|Cleave (Costs 2 Reactions)|Immediately after the aeralfos hits a creature with a melee attack, it can move a distance up to half its speed and make another melee attack against a different target.}}
 {{CA|Wing Storm|When a Medium or smaller creature ends its turn within 10 feet of the aeralfos, the aeralfos can force it to succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be hurled 10 feet away and land prone.}}

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 <noinclude>{{Navi|Creatures}}{{MonsterNav}}</noinclude>
 {{Quote|Anthropomorthic lizards similar to [[Lizal (race)|lizalfos]], but with wings that allow them to survey the battlefield before swooping down on their targets.  Aeralfos most often carry swords and shields, making for a challenging fight.|Encyclopedia}}
-<tabs><tab name="Standard">{{CB
+{{CB
 |summary=A winged anthropomorphic lizard related to other {{R|Lizal}} such as {{C|Dinolfos}}. Their tactful swooping attacks can be difficult to fight against.
 |challenge=3
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 |mercenary=yes
 |traits=
 {{CT|Flyby|name=aeralfos}}
 |actions=
-{{CA|Shortsword|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage, or 15 (1d6 + 2d8 + 3) piercing damage if made as a dive attack.}}
+{{CA|Shortsword|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +5 to hit. ''Hit:'' 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.  If the aeralfos flew at least 20 feet straight towards the target immediately before this attack, a hit deals an extra 9 (2d8) damage.}}
 |reactions=
-{{CT|Deflect|The aeralfos adds 2 to its AC against one ranged attack that would hit it. To do so, the aeralfos must see the attacker and be wielding a shield.}}
+{{CT|Deflect}}
-}}</tab><tab name="Miniboss">{{CreatureBox
-|challenge=3
+|bossactions=
-|acr=aeralfos
+{{CA|Boss Resistance|day=3|When the aeralfos would fail a saving throw, it can choose to lose 10 heart points and succeed on the save instead.}}
-|tier=standard
-|title=Aeralfos
+{{CA|Cleave (Costs 2 Boss Reactions)|Immediately after the aeralfos hits a creature with a melee attack, it can move a distance up to half its speed and make another melee attack against a different target.}}
-|size=Medium
-|type=humanoid
+{{CA|Escape|At the end of another creature's turn, the aeralfos uses an action to attempt to end an ongoing effect on itself, such as being grappled or ignited.  It can use this special boss reaction even if {{BL|incapacitated}}.}}
-|subtype=lizal
-|alignment=NE
+{{CA|Maneuver|At the end of another creature's turn, the aeralfos moves a distance up to half its speed, or takes the {{BL|Search}} action.}}
-{{CA|Wing Storm|A Medium creature adjacent to the aeralfos must succeed on a DC 13 {{BL|Strength}} {{BL|saving throw}} or be flung 10 feet directly away and land {{BL|prone}}.}}
+{{CA|Wing Storm|When a Medium or smaller creature ends its turn within 10 feet of the aeralfos, the aeralfos can force it to succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be hurled 10 feet away and land prone.}}
-{{CA|Swift Strike|''(Costs 2 Actions)''  The aeralfos makes one attack.}}
+}}
 {{Treasure
 |d=4

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 |reactions=
 {{CT|Deflect|The aeralfos adds 2 to its AC against one ranged attack that would hit it. To do so, the aeralfos must see the attacker and be wielding a shield.}}
-}}</tab><tab name="Cunning">{{CreatureBox
+}}</tab><tab name="Miniboss">{{CreatureBox
 |challenge=3
 |acr=aeralfos

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 |wetlands=yes
 |sky=yes
-|description={{tab}}This stat block represents an aeralfos better suited to be fought in isolation as a relatively climactic encounter, such as a boss or mini-boss.
+|description={{tab}}This stat block represents an aeralfos better suited to be fought in isolation as a relatively climactic encounter, such as a boss or mini-boss.  Accustomed to fighting alone, its defensive tactics help it outlast almost any foes.{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}{{tab}}
 |traits=
 {{CT|Flyby|name=aeralfos}}