Shadowbound Witch

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Medium Humanoid (human), Neutral Evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 102 (12d8+48)

Speed 30 ft.

STR 14 (+2)

DEX 14 (+2)

CON 18 (+4)

INT 12 (+1)

WIS 12 (+1)

CHA 14 (+2)

Saving Throws Con +7, Wis +4

Skills Stealth +5, Perception +4

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages Common, Sylvan

Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

Shadow Autonomy. The Witch's shadow is sentient and can perform spells independently of the Witch. It has its own pool of spells and actions, and may act on its own when not commanded.

Darkstep Evasion. In dim light or darkness, the Witch and its shadow gain advantage on stealth checks and can hide as a bonus action if unseen.

Innate Spellcasting. Shadowbound Witch's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells:

1st level (3 slots): Magic Missile, Shield

2nd level (2 slots): Mirror Image, Misty Step

1/day each: Dimension Door

3/day each: Hypnotic Pattern, Shadow Blade

At will: Mage Hand, Minor Illusion

Cantrips (at will): Chill Touch, Prestidigitation

Actions

Multiattack. The Witch makes two attacks: one dagger strike and one shadow bolt.

Dagger. Melee weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage. A quick dagger strike.

Shadow Bolt. Ranged spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6+3) necrotic damage. A bolt of shadowy energy fired from the Witch's silhouette.

Environment Forest, Urban

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Lore & Description

Appearance

A tall, gaunt witch in midnight robes. Her shadow is a living silhouette that moves with a will of its own, casting spells and manipulating the battlefield while the Witch channels more overt magic. The shadow can act independently, weaving shadowy patterns that mimic and counter the Witch's own spells.

Behavior & Origins

The Shadowbound Witch binds her power to a sentient shadow that can cast spells on its own. Where she goes, the shadow follows, its presence felt as a cold breath of darkness. To strike at the witch requires striking at the shadow itself, for their fates are entwined.