Assassin

Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment

Armor Class
15 (studded leather armor)
Hit Points
78 (12d8+24)
Speed
walk 30 ft.
Challenge
8 (3,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+3
Saving Throws
Dex +6, Int +4
Skills
Acrobatics +6, Deception +3, Perception +3, Stealth +9
Damage Resistances
poison
Senses
passive Perception 13
Languages
Thieves' cant plus any two languages

Ability Scores

STR
11
+0
DEX
16
+3
CON
14
+2
INT
13
+1
WIS
11
+0
CHA
10
+0

Traits

Assassinate

During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit.

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 saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn)

The assassin deals an extra 13 (4d6) damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 ft. of an ally of the assassin that isn't incapacitated and the assassin doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Actions

Multiattack

The assassin makes two shortsword attacks.

Shortsword

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Light Crossbow

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Assassin's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

Assassin is a CR 8 monster, worth 3,900 XP.

What are Assassin's armor class and hit points?

Assassin has an armor class of 15 (studded leather armor) and 78 hit points (12d8+24).

What type of creature is Assassin?

Assassin is a medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment.