Assassin

Humanoid · Medium

A paid killer who works in cities, met in a crowd, on a rooftop at night or across a tavern table with poison in the cup. Most victims never see one coming; a party usually meets an assassin because someone wants them dead.

Danger

Deadly

How it is met

Alone, by night

Challenge

8

SRD 5.2.1 stat blocks

Assassin

Hear it

• Assassin Combo (On Patreon, Guardian tier)
• Sneak Attack (with Blood) (On Patreon, Guardian tier)

Where it is met

Also: City, Town, Tavern

Stat blocks (D&D 5e)

Assassin

Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral

AC 16 · Initiative +10 (20)

HP 97 (15d8 + 30)

Speed 30 ft.

Skills Acrobatics +7 , Perception +6, Stealth +10

Resistances Poison

Gear Light Crossbow, Shortsword, Studded Leather Armor

Senses Passive Perception 16

Languages Common, Thieves’ Cant

CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)

Traits

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. Hit: 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. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) Piercing damage plus 21 (6d6) Poison damage.

Bonus Actions

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