# Witch Queen

*Small* *Humanoid* *chaotic evil*

- **Armor Class:** 15 (studded leather armor)
- **Hit Points:** 77 (14d6+28)
- **Speed:** walk 30 ft.
- **Challenge Rating:** 5 (1,800 XP)
- **Source:** Creature Codex, page 97

| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9 (-1) | 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 11 (+0) | 9 (-1) | 16 (+3) |

- **Skills:** arcana +3, stealth +6
- **Senses:** darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 9
- **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

### 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.