Witch Queen

Stat block

Cha

16

Con

14

Dex

16

Int

11

Str

9

Wis

9

Speed

Walk: 30

Senses

darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 9

Skills

Arcana: 3; Stealth: 6

Actions

• Maddening Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or use its reaction to move up to its speed and make a melee attack against the nearest enemy of the witch queen.

Languages

Common, Dwarvish, Undercommon

Special abilities

• Heightened Spell (3/Day). As a bonus action, a target of the witch queen's choice within 60 feet of her has disadvantage on its saving throw against her next spell.
• Magic Resistance. The witch queen has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
• Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the witch queen has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
• Spellcasting. The witch queen is an 8th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, mage hand, message, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): burning hands, magic missile, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, spider climb, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): blink, fear, lightning bolt 4th level (2 slots): blight, confusion