Illusionist

CreatureVGMp. 2142014

Medium humanoid, any alignment

Armor Class
12, 15
Hit Points
38 (7d8 + 7)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
3 (700 XP)
STR
9
-1
DEX
14
+2
CON
13
+1
INT
16
+3
WIS
11
+0
CHA
12
+1
Saving Throws
Int +5, Wis +2
Skills
Arcana +5, History +5
Senses
passive Perception 10
Languages
any four languages

Traits

Displacement (Recharges after the Illusionist Casts an Illusion Spell of 1st Level or Higher).

As a bonus action, the illusionist projects an illusion that makes the illusionist appear to be standing in a place a few inches from its actual location, causing any creature to have disadvantage on attack rolls against the illusionist. The effect ends if the illusionist takes damage, it is incapacitated, or its speed becomes 0.

Actions

Quarterstaff.

Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6 - 1) bludgeoning damage, or 3 (1d8 - 1) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting.

The illusionist is a 7th-level spellcaster. its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The illusionist has the following wizard spells prepared:

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