Monster
Assassin
Official reference · XMM · 2024
- Creature type
- Humanoid
- Size
- Small/Medium
- Armor class
- 16
- Hit points
- 97 (15d8 + 30)
- Speed
- Walk 30 ft.
- Challenge rating
- 8
- Alignment
- Neutral
- Strength
- 11
- Dexterity
- 18
- Constitution
- 14
- Intelligence
- 16
- Wisdom
- 11
- Charisma
- 10
- Passive Perception
- 16
- Initiative
- +10
- Saving Throws
- dex: +7; int: +6
- Skills
- acrobatics: +7; perception: +6; stealth: +10
- Languages
- Common, Thieves' cant
- Resistances
- poison
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: +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.
Ranged Attack: +7, range 80/320 ft. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) Piercing damage plus 21 (6d6) Poison damage.
Bonus actions
Cunning Action