Rift Inquisitor Assassin

Master of speed, stealth, and lethal precision, the Assassin strikes with unmatched efficiency, ensuring no target escapes their blade.

Prerequisite

Dexterity 13+ or Intelligence 13+, proficiency in Stealth or Deception, alignment with a stealth- or precision-oriented role or faction.

Features

1. Shadow Ambush (1/Short Rest)
Action: Special Action
You unleash a devastating strike from the shadows, catching your foe off guard.

• Effect: If you are hidden or have advantage on an attack roll, you can make a melee or ranged attack that deals an additional 3d6 damage on a hit.
• Roll: The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Dexterity modifier) or be stunned until the end of their next turn.

2. Fade into Darkness (1/Long Rest)
Action: Bonus Action
You vanish from sight, blending seamlessly with the environment.

• Effect: You gain invisibility for up to 1 minute or until you attack, cast a spell, or use an item. While invisible, you can move through enemy spaces without provoking opportunity attacks.
• Roll: Make a Stealth check contested by any creature’s passive Perception within 15 feet. If you succeed, they are unaware of your presence even if you move past them.

3. Precision Reflexes (Passive)
Your agility and tactical awareness make you almost impossible to pin down.

• Effect: When an enemy within 5 feet misses you with an attack, you can use your reaction to move up to 10 feet without provoking opportunity attacks.
• Roll: If the attacker rolls a natural 1 on their attack, you may instead make an immediate counterattack, dealing 1d6 additional damage.

4. Assassinate (1/Combat Encounter)
Action: Special Action
You focus all your skills into eliminating a single target.

• Effect: Choose a creature within 30 feet. If the target has not acted yet in combat, you have advantage on attack rolls against them this turn.
• Roll: Make an attack roll. On a hit, the attack deals critical damage, adding your Dexterity or Intelligence modifier to the critical hit’s total. If the target is reduced to 0 hit points, regain this ability after a short rest.

Roleplay Opportunities

The Assassin thrives in situations requiring stealth, cunning, and precision. Whether they’re eliminating high-value targets or escaping overwhelming odds, their mastery of deception and deadly force makes them an invaluable yet unpredictable ally—or an unstoppable foe.