Mage

Small or Medium Humanoid (Wizard), Neutral

STR
9 (-1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Spellcasting.

The mage casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):

At will: Detect Magic, Light, Mage Armor (included in AC), Mage Hand, Prestidigitation

2/day each: Fireball (level 4 version), Invisibility

1/day each: Cone of Cold, Fly

Misty Step (3/Day).

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

3/day: Misty Step

Protective Magic (3/Day).

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

3/day: Counterspell, Shield

Actions

Multiattack.

The mage makes three Arcane Burst attacks.

Arcane Burst.

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 16 (3d8 + 3) Force damage.

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Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 199 - Licenses and attribution