Archmage

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

Armor Class
12, 15 with mage armor
Hit Points
99 (18d8+18)
Speed
walk 30 ft.
Challenge
12 (8,400 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+4
Saving Throws
Int +9, Wis +6
Skills
Arcana +13, History +13
Damage Resistances
damage from spells, bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks (from stoneskin)
Senses
passive Perception 12
Languages
any six languages

Ability Scores

STR
10
+0
DEX
14
+2
CON
12
+1
INT
20
+5
WIS
15
+2
CHA
16
+3

Traits

Magic Resistance

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

Spellcasting

The archmage is an 18th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). The archmage can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following wizard spells prepared:

  • Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp
  • 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, mage armor*, magic missile
  • 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, mirror image, misty step
  • 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fly, lightning bolt
  • 4th level (3 slots): banishment, fire shield, stoneskin*
  • 5th level (3 slots): cone of cold, scrying, wall of force
  • 6th level (1 slot): globe of invulnerability
  • 7th level (1 slot): teleport
  • 8th level (1 slot): mind blank*
  • 9th level (1 slot): time stop
  • The archmage casts these spells on itself before combat.

Actions

Dagger

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Archmage's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

Archmage is a CR 12 monster, worth 8,400 XP.

What are Archmage's armor class and hit points?

Archmage has an armor class of 12, 15 with mage armor and 99 hit points (18d8+18).

What type of creature is Archmage?

Archmage is a medium humanoid (any race), any alignment.