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Traits

Vicious Attack

If the aarakocra is flying and dives at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a melee weapon attack, the attack scores a critical on an 19 or 20.

Brittle Bones

If the aarakocra starts its turn grappled, it takes 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage and has disadvantage on attack rolls until the beginning of its next turn.

Actions

Multiattack

The aarakocra makes three attacks with its flight lance.

Flight Lance

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3) slashing damage. On a critical hit, the target is knocked prone if it is a medium or smaller creature.

Reactions

Take Flight

As a reaction to taking damage from a melee attack, the aarakocra moves up to half its fly speed without provoking attacks of opportunity.