Archmage
Small · Humanoid · CR 12
- Type
- Humanoid
- Size
- Small
- Alignment
- neutral
- Armour class
- 17 (natural armor)
- Hit points
- 170 (31d8 + 31)
- Initiative
- +7
- Speed
- 30 ft.
- Saving throws
- Strength +0, Dexterity +2, Constitution +1, Intelligence +9, Wisdom +6, Charisma +3
- Skills
- Arcana +13, History +9, Perception +6
- Damage immunities
- psychic
- Condition immunities
- charmed
- Senses
- passive Perception 16
- Languages
- Common plus five other languages
- Challenge
- 12 (8,400 XP)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (+0) | 14 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 20 (+5) | 15 (+2) | 16 (+3) |
Traits
Magic Resistance. The archmage has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +9, reach 5 ft. or range 150 ft. 27 (4d10 + 5) Force damage.
Multiattack. The archmage makes four Arcane Burst attacks.
Spellcasting. The archmage casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
- At Will: Detect Magic, Detect Thoughts, Disguise Self, Invisibility, Light, Mage Armor, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
- 2/Day Each: Fly, Lightning Bolt
- 1/Day Each: Cone of Cold, Mind Blank, Scrying, Teleport
Bonus actions
Misty Step. The mage casts Misty Step, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Reactions
Protective Magic. The archmage casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell's trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
This monster is different in the other edition
| What | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Armour class | 12 | 17 |
| Hit points | 99 | 170 |
| Size | Medium | Small |
Read the other edition's version · Everything that changed for monsters