Coven Sovereign
The arch-hag has Advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects. If another hag ally is within 60 feet, the arch-hag also gains 10 temporary Hit Points at the start of her turn.
Arch Hag
Arch Hag 5e reference with CR 21, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 21FeyLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Original 5e-Compatible Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
An Arch Hag is a supreme fey witch of terrible bargains and ancient curses, an official high-level boss built for manipulation, magical control, and mythic villain presence.
Quick 5e Answer
Arch Hag CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Arch Hag is a CR 21 fey for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 18, HP 195 (23d8 + 92), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR21
TypeFey
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC18
HP195 (23d8 + 92)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Arch-Hag
Medium, Fey (Hag), Neutral Evil
Original 5e5e-compatiblemonster-almanac-original-v1PDF Ready
This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.
Armor Class18
Hit Points195 (23d8 + 92)
Challenge12 • 8,400 XP
Proficiency+4
- Speed
- Walk 30 ft.
- Initiative
- +4
- Saving Throws
- Cha +11, Con +8, Int +10, Wis +9
- Skills
- Arcana +10, Insight +9, Stealth +8, Deception +11, Perception +9
- Damage Resistances
- Necrotic, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks
- Condition Immunities
- Charmed, Frightened
- Senses
- Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 19
- Passive Perception
- 19
- Languages
- Common, Giant, Infernal, Sylvan
STR16+3
DEX18+4
CON18+4
INT22+6
WIS20+5
CHA24+7
Traits
Old Magic Smell
The arch-hag knows the direction of the nearest cursed object, frightened creature, sleeping creature, or broken oath within 120 feet that is not behind total cover.
Wicked Bargain
Once on each of her turns when the arch-hag damages a creature that is Charmed, Frightened, cursed, or under a magical bargain, she deals 10 (3d6) extra Psychic damage.
Actions
Multiattack
The arch-hag makes two Elder Hex attacks or one Elder Hex attack and one Crooked Claw attack.
Crooked Claw
Melee Spell Attack: +11, reach 5 ft. Hit: 25 (4d8 + 7) Slashing and Necrotic damage, split evenly.
Elder Hex
Ranged Spell Attack: +11, range 120 ft. Hit: 34 (6d8 + 7) Psychic or Necrotic damage, arch-hag's choice. The target has Disadvantage on the next saving throw it makes before the end of its next turn.
Curse of the Last Promise (Recharge 5-6)
Charisma Saving Throw: creatures of the arch-hag's choice within 60 feet. Failure: 72 (16d8) Psychic damage, and the target is Charmed or Frightened until the end of its next turn, arch-hag's choice. Success: Half damage and no condition.
Bonus Actions
Hagstep
The arch-hag teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space in dim light, darkness, fog, smoke, thorn growth, or near a cursed object she can see.
Reactions
Twist the Price
When a creature within 60 feet succeeds on a saving throw against one of the arch-hag's effects, the arch-hag deals 13 (3d8) Psychic damage to that creature.
Legendary Actions
Bitter Whisper
One creature the arch-hag can see within 60 feet takes 10 (3d6) Psychic damage.
Crooked Step
The arch-hag uses Hagstep.
Seal the Bargain
One creature Charmed, Frightened, or cursed by the arch-hag within 60 feet must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be unable to take Reactions until the end of its next turn.
Generate Terrain
Swamp
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Mud Flats • Reeds • Rotting Boardwalk
Forest
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Open Canopy • Exposed Roots • Ruined Shrine
Ruins
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Scattered Walls • Rubble Fields • Fallen Statue
Wilderness
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Open Clearings • Thorn Brambles • Hunter Camp
Extraplanar
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Planar Instability • Warped Paths • Arcane Storm Lines • Planar Anchor
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Arch Hag Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Arch Hag 5e reference: CR 21 fey, AC 18, HP 195 (23d8 + 92), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Swamp, Forest, Ruins. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a original 5e-compatible stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Arch Hag into a focused hunt.
Using Arch Hag in play
Arch Hag can be used in Swamp, Forest, Ruins, Wilderness, Extraplanar when you want a CR 21 fey that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Arch Hag is especially strong as a centerpiece threat, boss fight, regional terror, or memorable capstone encounter.
The attached original 5e-compatible stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.
This makes Arch Hag useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.
Why this monster is useful
- Fits naturally into Swamp, Forest, Ruins, Wilderness, Extraplanar.
- Works as a CR 21 option for encounter building and pacing.
- Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
- Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.
Quick ideas for scene building
- Use Arch Hag as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
- Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
- Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
- Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
- Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.
Arch Hag 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Arch Hag in D&D 5e?
Arch Hag is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 21 fey.
What type of monster is Arch Hag?
Arch Hag is listed as a fey.
Does Arch Hag have a 5e stat block?
Yes. This page includes a original 5e-compatible stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.
Can I generate a token or hunt for Arch Hag?
Yes. This page links to Arch Hag token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Arch Hag, the next step is usually to connect the monster with a place, an encounter shape, a supporting cast, or a character who fears it. Use the tools below to keep building without leaving the Monster Almanac workflow.