Innate Spellcasting. The rakshasa's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). The rakshasa can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components.

• At Will: chill touch (see "Actions" below), gentle repose, speak with dead
• 3/day each: animate dead, bestow curse, counterspell, ray of sickness
• 1/day each: hallow, soul cage, summon undead

Induce Fear. As a bonus action, the rakshasa read can create utter hopelessness and wracking doubt in a target with whom it can make eye contact. The target must succeed at a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of the rakshasa. Every 24 hours the target may attempt a new saving throw.   Magic Resistance. The rakshasa has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.   Sibsig Thralls. When the rakshasa casts animate dead, it can target one additional corpse or pile of bones, creating another zombie or skeleton, as appropriate. Undead created by the rakshasa have an additional 9 hp and a +3 to their weapon damage rolls.