Assassin

The Assassin is a Medium humanoid, with Armor Class 15, 78 hit points, and Challenge Rating 8. An assassin is a professional killer who specializes in sudden, lethal strikes and the expert use of debilitating poisons.

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Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

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.

Common Questions

How much HP does an Assassin have?

78 hit points.

What is an Assassin's Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 8.

What is an Assassin's Armor Class?

AC 15.

How fast can an Assassin move?

Speed 30 ft. ft.

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Official stats from the D&D 5e (Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition) System Reference Document (SRD), free to use under its open license.

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