Mother of Rotten Miracles
Baba Lysaga has Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against spells and magical effects.
Baba Lysaga
Baba Lysaga 5e reference with CR 11, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 11HumanoidLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Original 5e-Compatible Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
Baba Lysaga is an infamous swamp witch and named villain from Curse of Strahd, an official boss spellcaster built for gothic horror, manipulation, and overwhelming magical control.
Quick 5e Answer
Baba Lysaga CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Baba Lysaga is a CR 11 humanoid for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 17, HP 187 (25d8 + 75), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR11
TypeHumanoid
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC17
HP187 (25d8 + 75)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Baba Lysaga
Medium, Humanoid (Witch), Chaotic 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 Class17
Hit Points187 (25d8 + 75)
Challenge11 • 7,200 XP
Proficiency+4
- Speed
- Walk 30 ft.
- Initiative
- +3
- Saving Throws
- Cha +10, Con +7, Int +9, Wis +8
- Skills
- Arcana +9, Insight +8, Religion +9, Deception +10, Perception +8
- Damage Resistances
- Necrotic, Psychic
- Condition Immunities
- Charmed, Frightened
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 18
- Passive Perception
- 18
- Languages
- Common, Abyssal, Infernal, Sylvan
STR10+0
DEX16+3
CON16+3
INT20+5
WIS18+4
CHA22+6
Traits
Swamp Witchcraft
While in a swamp, ruin, graveyard, hut, or desecrated ground, Baba Lysaga has Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks and Wisdom (Perception) checks.
Blood and Briar Ward
At the start of her turn, Baba Lysaga gains 10 temporary Hit Points if she is within 30 feet of a corpse, blood-soaked ground, a cursed object, or her animated hut.
Actions
Multiattack
Baba Lysaga makes two Witchfire Bolt attacks or one Witchfire Bolt attack and one Curse of the Crone attack.
Witchfire Bolt
Ranged Spell Attack: +10, range 120 ft. Hit: 33 (6d8 + 6) Necrotic or Fire damage, Baba Lysaga's choice.
Curse of the Crone
Wisdom Saving Throw: one creature Baba Lysaga can see within 60 feet. Failure: 31 (7d8) Psychic damage, and the target has Disadvantage on the next attack roll or saving throw it makes before the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage and no Disadvantage.
Swamp Mother's Ruin (Recharge 5-6)
Constitution Saving Throw: creatures of Baba Lysaga's choice within 30 feet. Failure: 63 (14d8) Necrotic and Poison damage, split evenly, and the target cannot regain Hit Points until the start of Baba Lysaga's next turn. Success: Half damage.
Bonus Actions
Skull-Rider Drift
Baba Lysaga flies or glides up to 30 feet without provoking Opportunity Attacks if she is riding, standing on, or magically supported by a skull, cauldron, hut, or cursed object.
Reactions
Rotten Countercharm
When a creature within 60 feet succeeds on a saving throw against one of Baba Lysaga's effects, Baba Lysaga deals 10 (3d6) Psychic damage to that creature.
Legendary Actions
Cackling Command
Baba Lysaga commands one allied construct, plant, undead, or cursed structure within 120 feet to move up to half its Speed or make one attack.
Witchfire Spark
Baba Lysaga makes one Witchfire Bolt attack.
Root-Tangle Hex
One creature Baba Lysaga can see within 60 feet must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be Restrained by roots, mud, spectral hands, or hut debris until the end of its next turn.
Generate Terrain
Swamp
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Mud Flats • Reeds • Rotting Boardwalk
Ruins
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Scattered Walls • Rubble Fields • Fallen Statue
Urban
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Tight Alleys • Carts and Stalls • Clocktower Base
Wilderness
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Open Clearings • Thorn Brambles • Hunter Camp
Forest
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Open Canopy • Exposed Roots • Ruined Shrine
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Baba Lysaga Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Baba Lysaga 5e reference: CR 11 humanoid, AC 17, HP 187 (25d8 + 75), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Swamp, Ruins, Urban. 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 Baba Lysaga into a focused hunt.
Using Baba Lysaga in play
Baba Lysaga can be used in Swamp, Ruins, Urban, Wilderness, Forest when you want a CR 11 humanoid that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Baba Lysaga 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 Baba Lysaga 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, Ruins, Urban, Wilderness, Forest.
- Works as a CR 11 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 Baba Lysaga 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.
Baba Lysaga 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Baba Lysaga in D&D 5e?
Baba Lysaga is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 11 humanoid.
What type of monster is Baba Lysaga?
Baba Lysaga is listed as a humanoid.
Does Baba Lysaga 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 Baba Lysaga?
Yes. This page links to Baba Lysaga token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Baba Lysaga, 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.