Askatu, hyperfocused vedalken freedom fighter in Wildspace (Zealot barb/Swashbuckler rogue/Battle Master fighter) Green Hill Sunrise, jaded tabaxi mercenary trapped in the Dark Domains (Battle Master fighter) Xhekhetiel, halfling survivor of a Betrayer Gods cult (Runechild sorcerer/fighter)
The first sentence is flavor, the next two describe the mechanics:
“You have advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn in the combat yet.”
So in the first round of a fight, target an enemy that hasn’t gone yet and you get advantage.
And then:
“In addition, any hit you score against a creature that is surprised is a critical hit.”
This one is a bit trickier. Surprise is a specific situation, your DM will need to rule whether or not you have it. Most times, you won’t. Assassins kind of miss out when there’s a party involved, and the fighter or pally is clomping around in plate mail.
Hello I have a question
rogue assasins have an ability called assisinate
it says: when you get the drop on your enemies you get advantage
could someone explain what the drop is
i am very confused
It's an American idiom that, in this context, means to act first:
Active characters:
Askatu, hyperfocused vedalken freedom fighter in Wildspace (Zealot barb/Swashbuckler rogue/Battle Master fighter)
Green Hill Sunrise, jaded tabaxi mercenary trapped in the Dark Domains (Battle Master fighter)
Xhekhetiel, halfling survivor of a Betrayer Gods cult (Runechild sorcerer/fighter)
so when you get the first turn?
The first sentence is flavor, the next two describe the mechanics:
“You have advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn in the combat yet.”
So in the first round of a fight, target an enemy that hasn’t gone yet and you get advantage.
And then:
“In addition, any hit you score against a creature that is surprised is a critical hit.”
This one is a bit trickier. Surprise is a specific situation, your DM will need to rule whether or not you have it. Most times, you won’t. Assassins kind of miss out when there’s a party involved, and the fighter or pally is clomping around in plate mail.
thanks this was really helpful