Archmage

CR 12 Humanoid

Monster

Medium or Small Humanoid (wizard), Neutral

Ability scores, modifiers and saving throws
Ability	Score	Mod	Save	Ability	Score	Mod	Save	Ability	Score	Mod	Save
STR	10	+0	+0	DEX	14	+2	+2	CON	12	+1	+1
INT	20	+5	+9	WIS	15	+2	+6	CHA	16	+3	+3

Traits

Magic Resistance.

The archmage has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

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

Misty Step (3/Day).

The mage casts Misty Step, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Protective Magic (3/Day).

The archmage casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell's trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

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