Archmage
Medium or Small Humanoid (Wizard), Neutral
AC 17 Initiative +7 (17)
HP 170 (31d8 + 31)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Scores
STR 10 (+0) Save +0 DEX 14 (+2) Save +2 CON 12 (+1) Save +1
INT 20 (+5) Save +9 WIS 15 (+2) Save +6 CHA 16 (+3) Save +3
Skills Arcana +13, History +9, Perception +6
Immunities Psychic; Charmed (with Mind Blank)
Gear Wand
Senses Passive Perception 16
Languages Common plus five other languages
CR 12 (XP 8,000; PB +4)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The archmage has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The archmage makes four Arcane Burst attacks.
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +9, reach 5 ft. or range 150 ft. Hit: 27 (4d10 + 5) Force damage.
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 (included in AC), Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
- 2/Day Each: Fly, Lightning Bolt (level 7 version)
- 1/Day Each: Cone of Cold (level 9 version), Mind Blank (cast before combat), Scrying, Teleport
Bonus Actions
Misty Step (3/Day). The mage casts Misty Step, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Reactions
Protective Magic (3/Day). The archmage casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
