Assassin 2024

CR 8 humanoid

Small humanoid, neutral

Armor Class: 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 97 (15d8 + 30)
Speed: 30 ft.
Initiative: +10

STR11 (+0)

DEX18 (+4)

CON14 (+2)

INT16 (+3)

WIS11 (+0)

CHA10 (+0)

Saving Throws: Strength +0, Dexterity +7, Constitution +2, Intelligence +6, Wisdom +0, Charisma +0
Skills: Acrobatics +7, Perception +6, Stealth +10
Resistances: poison
Senses: passive Perception 16
Languages: Common, Thieves' cant
Challenge: 8 (3,900 XP) · Proficiency Bonus +3

Evasion.

If the assassin is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the assassin instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the save and only half damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it has the Incapacitated condition.

Actions

Multiattack.

The assassin makes three attacks, using Shortsword or Light Crossbow in any combination.

Shortsword.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. 7 (1d6 + 4) Piercing damage plus 17 (5d6) Poison damage, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the start of the assassin's next turn.

Light Crossbow.

Ranged Attack Roll: +7, range 80/320 ft. 8 (1d8 + 4) Piercing damage plus 21 (6d6) Poison damage.

Bonus Actions

Cunning Action.

The assassin takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Other versions

A5E Assassin · A5E Monstrous Menagerie 2014 Assassin · Black Flag 2014 Assassin · SRD 5.1

Source: System Reference Document 5.2 (Wizards of the Coast) · License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 details