Medium undead, Lawful Evil
| Armor Class | 14 (natural armor) |
|---|---|
| Hit Points | 68 (8d8 + 32) |
| Speed | 30 ft. |
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 18 (+4) | 13 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 15 (+2) |
| Saving Throws | Cha +5, Wis +5 |
|---|---|
| Skills | — |
| Damage Vulnerabilities | radiant |
| Damage Resistances | — |
| Damage Immunities | cold; necrotic; poison |
| Condition Immunities | charmed; exhaustion; poisoned |
| Senses | darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12 |
| Languages | the languages it knew in life |
| Challenge | 5 |
When the mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it explodes in a cloud of ash. Any creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 11 (2d10) necrotic damage.
The mage can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
The mage doesn't require air or drink.
The mage makes two Ray of Cold attacks.
Melee or Ranged Spell Attack Roll: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30 ft., one creature. Hit: 22 (4d10) necrotic damage. A Humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this attack dies and instantly transforms into a free-willed shadow under the DM's control.
Ranged Spell Attack Roll: +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) cold damage.
The mage casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: mage hand, message
1/day: darkness, dimension door, fly, hypnotic pattern