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How does the Acolyte have 3 spell slots as a 1st-level spell caster?

The Acolyte stat block on page 342 of the 5e Monster Manual states the acolyte is a 1st-level spellcaster. However it also states, that the Acolyte has three 1st-level spell slots. This contradicts ...
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Can this Lair Action restore all the lich's 8th or lower spell slots even when there's no combat or any of the lich's enemies within the lair?

One of the Lair Actions of a lich does the following: The lich rolls a d8 and regains a spell slot of that level or lower. If it has no spent spell slots of that level or lower, nothing happens. A ...
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Do monsters with a Spellcasting trait get spell slots back after a long rest?

Some monsters, like a lich, have the Spellcasting trait. This trait allows such monsters to cast spells using spell slots, much as spellcaster player characters do. However, taking the lich as an ...
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Can an NPC cast a spell with a higher-level spell slot?

Can an NPC cast a spell with a higher-level spell slot? For instance, an Archmage has a spell slot for 9th level spells, and knows the Magic Missile spell. As the DM, can I make my Archmage NPC cast ...
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