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Assassin D&D 2024

Revised for 2024 The D&D 2014 version differs. Read the D&D 2014 version.

Challenge
8
XP
3900
Size
Medium or Small
Type
Humanoid
Alignment
Neutral
Armour Class
16
Hit Points
97
Hit Dice
15d8 + 30
STR
11
DEX
18
CON
14
INT
16
WIS
11
CHA
10

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. Awakened Plants

Senses: Passive Perception 16. Languages: Common, Thieves' Cant. Skills: Acrobatics +7, Perception +6, Stealth +10. Gear: Light Crossbow, Shortsword, Studded Leather Armor. Speed: 30 ft..

SRD 5.2.1, p.260 · CC BY 4.0

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