Multiattack

The lich uses Lich's Gaze. It then makes four Arcane Death Burst attacks, or it makes three Arcane Death Burst attacks and one Death-Infused Rod attack. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.

Arcane Death Burst

_Melee or Ranged Spell Attack:_ +12 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 23 (4d8+5) force damage plus 17 (5d6) necrotic damage.

Death-Infused Rod

_Melee Weapon Attack:_ +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 21 (4d8+3) bludgeoning damage plus 17 (5d6) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 20 CON save or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Lich's Gaze

The lich fixes its gaze on one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 20 CHA save or be charmed or frightened (the lich's choice) until the end of its next turn.

Spellcasting

The lich casts one of the following spells, using INT as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20).<br>At will: _detect magic_, _disguise self_, _mage hand_, _message_, _prestidigitation_<br>3/day each: _charm_, _detect thoughts_, _dispel magic_, _invisibility_ (self only), _mirror image_<br>2/day each: _bestow curse_, _cloudkill_, _dimension door_, _greater hold_<br>1/day each: _plane shift_ (self only), _power word stun_, _wall of force_