Fair enough.I won't play a PC, so you can certainly have "my slot" for a character if you want.
While I understand your point, I think part of having Vecna as a BBEG is also knowing the DM can change things.
This is why I would like to keep the same spell levels (e.g. 1/day: one 6th, one 7th, one 8th), but be able to swap out the spells themselves. So, it is the same statblock, as much as a normal lich is the same statblock if I change the lich's listed spells (because many are subpar).
Also, the lair from the adventure is weak IMO, especially for a villain like Vecna. With a published adventure, you know what to expect (and I'm sure many have read it...), but with a new one you don't go in knowing what to expect.
I think the adding magic items for PCs, for example, is more representative of most games.
Anyway, using the statblock as presented has already shown certain strengths and weaknesses.
I really have no desire to just run the same scenario again, knowing the issues and strengths.
Maze is a solid single target knockout.
Crown of stars is a great damage augment for more pain.
Mass suggestion could be super nasty
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