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Mirror Hag

Medium · Fey · CR 6 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

16 (natural armor)

147 (14d8 + 84)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

thunder

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Confounding Ugliness

Any Humanoid that starts its turn within 60 feet of the hag and can see the hag’s true form must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be incapacitated until the start of its next turn. If the Humanoid’s saving throw is successful, it is immune to the hag’s Confounding Ugliness for the next 24 hours.

Actions

Bite

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+3 plus 2d4 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 5 (2d4) necrotic damage.

Claw

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 2d4 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage plus 5 (2d4) necrotic damage.

Reconfiguring Curse

The mirror hag curses one creature she can see within 60 feet of her, corrupting its form. The target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a success, the target is immune to the hag's Reconfiguring Curse for the next 24 hours. On a failure, the target is cursed, suffering one of the following effects of the hag's choice:

Spellcasting

The mirror hag casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):

At Will: disguise self, ray of enfeeblement
1/Day Each: dispel magic, locate creature

About Mirror Hag

Mirror Hag is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 147 hit points (derived from 14d8 + 84).

Mirror Hag has communication capabilities including Common, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Mirror Hag

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When using Mirror Hag in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Mirror Hag

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When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Mirror Hag?: Mirror Hag has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Mirror Hag?: Mirror Hag is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Mirror Hag speak?: Mirror Hag can communicate in Common, Sylvan.