Mage 5e
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
The Mage is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 6 (2,300 XP). It has 12 (15 with mage armor) AC and 40 (9d8) hit points.
Armor Class
12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points
40 (9d8)
Challenge
6
2,300 XP
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 6
Combat Role
Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Mage?
Mage is a Challenge Rating 6 creature, granting 2,300 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Mage?
Mage has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 (15 with mage armor) and approximately 40 (9d8) hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Mage?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Mage represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 6.
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