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{{edition|Archmage}}
{{5esrd}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Archmage<!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext=
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Note: Habitat is not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Humanoid <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--if swarm, enter size of individual creature of the swarm-->
|subtype=Any Race <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Any Alignment <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=12 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=15 with mage armor
|hp=99 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=18d8+18 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=30 ft.<!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->
|str=10
|dex=14
|con=12
|int=20
|wis=15
|cha=16
|saves={{SRD5|Intelligence|Int}} +9, {{SRD5|Wisdom|Wis}} +6<!--bonus to save; Athletics +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Arcana}} +13, {{SRD5|History}} +13<!--[[Stealth]] +3-->
|damageresistances=damage from spells; nonmagical {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, and {{srd5lc|Slashing}} (from ''stoneskin'')
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses= <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception=12 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages=Any six languages <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|habitat=Urban
|cr=12 <!--Prof: +4 -->
|xp=8,400 <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|qualities=
{{5e Ability|Magic Resistance|The archmage has {{srd5lc|advantage}} on {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}s against spells and other magical effects.}}

{{5e Ability|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: <br />
Cantrips (at will): ''{{srd5lc|Fire Bolt}}, {{srd5lc|Light (spell)|Light}}, {{srd5lc|Mage Hand}}, {{srd5lc|Prestidigitation}}, {{srd5lc|Shocking Grasp}}'' <br /> 
1st level (4 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Detect Magic}}, {{srd5lc|Identify}}, {{srd5lc|Mage Armor}}*, {{srd5lc|Magic Missile}}'' <br />
2nd level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Detect Thoughts}}, {{srd5lc|Mirror Image}}, {{srd5lc|Misty Step}}'' <br />
3rd level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Counterspell}}, {{srd5lc|Fly (spell)|fly}}, {{srd5lc|Lightning Bolt}}'' <br />
4th level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Banishment}}, {{srd5lc|Fire Shield}}, {{srd5lc|Stoneskin}}*'' <br />
5th level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Cone of Cold}}, {{srd5lc|Scrying}}, {{srd5lc|Wall of Force}}'' <br />
6th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Globe of Invulnerability}}'' <br />
7th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Teleport}}'' <br />
8th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Mind Blank}}*'' <br />
9th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Time Stop}}'' <br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> The archmage casts these spells on itself before combat.}}

|actions=
{{5e Ability|Dagger|''Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:'' +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d4+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.}}

|reaction=
|legendary=
}}

'''Archmages''' are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to practice their magic without interruption. 

An archmage typically has one or more apprentice mages, and an archmage’s abode has numerous magical wards and guardians to discourage interlopers.
Alignment	Any Alignment +
Author	SRD5 +
CRval	12 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	12 +
Experience Points	8,400 +
Features	Magic Resistance +, Spellcasting +, Dagger + and {{{feature1}}} +
Habitat	Urban +
Hit Dice	18d8+18 +
Hit Points	99 +
Identifier	NPC +
Publication	SRD5 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Archmage 5e +
Subtype	Any Race +
Title	Archmage +
Type	Humanoid +