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Monster Manual
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.Multiattack. The assassin makes three attacks, using Shortsword or Light Crossbow in any combination
Assassin
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
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
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Amorphous. The assassin can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the assassin can take the Hide action as a bonus action
.
Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, the assassin has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.Multiattack. The assassin makes two Shadow Blade attacks.
Shadow Blade. Melee
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
False Appearance. While the assassin vine remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal plant.Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
":"poison"} poison damage at the start of each of its turns. The vine can constrict only one target at a time.
Entangling Vines. The assassin vine can animate normal vines and roots on the ground in a 15
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: fire bolt
1/day: chromatic orb
Unstable Mark. When the assassin casts an innate spell, each creature within 10 feet of the
assassin must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unstable Mark","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage on a failed save, or half
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Bottom Treader. The drowned assassin cannot swim, and it sinks to the bottom of any body of water. It takes no penalties to its movement or attacks underwater. It is immune to the effects of being
underwater at a depth greater than 100 feet.
Bound Together. The drowned assassin shares its mind with every other drowned one within 1 mile of it, and can communicate its thoughts and observations to
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the assassin fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The assassin makes two Poison Blade attacks.
Poison Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon
damage.Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker the assassin can see hits the assassin with an attack, the assassin halves the attack’s damage against it.The assassin can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Keen Smell. The assassin bug has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.Multiattack. The assassin bug makes two bite attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4
target. Hit: The target is infested with 1d3;{"diceNotation":"1d3","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ovipositor"} assassin bug eggs, which immediately hatch into assassin bug maggots. At the start of each
Monsters
Tyranny of Dragons
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Assassin Trained in the use of poison, assassins are remorseless killers who work for nobles, guildmasters, sovereigns, and anyone else who can afford them. Assassin
Medium humanoid (any race), any
’ cant plus any two languages
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Assassin Contract Killer Habitat: Any; Treasure: Implements, Individual Viko Menezes Assassins are professional killers skilled at stealthily approaching their victims and striking unseen. Most
break into secure areas or avoid capture. Many assassins adhere to a professional code or exhibit some signature quirk. Roll on or choose a result from the Assassin Modus Operandi table to inspire an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Assassin Assassin
Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
16(+3)
CON
14
passive Perception 13
Languages Thieves’ cant plus any two languages
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Assassin You focus your training on the grim art of death. Those who adhere to this archetype are diverse: hired killers, spies, bounty hunters, and even specially anointed priests trained to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Shadow Assassin A shadow assassin looks like an undead shadow (as described in the Monster Manual) that wields shortswords also made of shadow. It exists only to slay the living. Undead Nature. A
shadow assassin doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Shadow Assassin
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 14
Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
6(−2)
DEX
19(+4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tarkanan Assassin Tarkanan assassins are the elite killers, spies, and thieves who work for House Tarkanan, a criminal organization specializing in theft and assassination. In addition to their
deadly skill, a Tarkanan assassin possesses an aberrant dragonmark—a twisted sigil that provides them with magical power. House Tarkanan actively seeks and recruits people with aberrant dragonmarks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Assassin Bug Assassin bugs plague the frontier and the wilderness, where they seek to hatch their voracious maggots within incapacitated hosts. Resembling giant bluebottle flies, these insectile
terrors bear stunted humanoid limbs hinting at the bizarre ceremonies that created them. Dangerous Cultivation. While the exact origins of the assassin bug are uncertain, rumors speak of an ancient sect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Drowned Assassin The drowned assassin stalks and kills in a grim pantomime of its former occupation. Sneaking from shadow to shadow, and appearing in the undead assault of Tammeraut’s Fate, it aims
its barnacle-encrusted hand crossbow with deadly precision. Hidden behind a simple driftwood mask, this creature’s face causes terror in mortal hearts when exposed. Drowned Assassin
Medium undead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
Drowned Assassin Drowned Assassin
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 14 (leather armor)
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
16 (+3
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Bottom Treader. The drowned assassin cannot swim, and it sinks to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Assassin Vine An assassin vine is an ambulatory plant that collects its fertilizer by grabbing and crushing prey and depositing the carcasses near its roots. It usually stays put unless it needs to
of small fruits that resemble wild grapes. The fruit is tough and has a hearty but bitter flavor. A subterranean variant grows near hot springs, volcanic vents, and other sources of heat. An assassin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Assassin Vine An assassin vine is an ambulatory plant that collects its fertilizer by grabbing and crushing prey and depositing the carcasses near its roots. It usually stays put unless it needs to
of small fruits that resemble wild grapes. The fruit is tough and has a hearty but bitter flavor. A subterranean variant grows near hot springs, volcanic vents, and other sources of heat. An assassin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Assassin Vines The characters unwittingly enter the hunting grounds of 1d3 assassin vines (see appendix D). The vines are indistinguishable from normal plants and can’t be spotted with Wisdom
(Perception) checks. However, they draw carrion to their roots, so characters might smell a dead body nearby. Because assassin vines can move, an encounter in the evening or at night might involve the vines creeping into the characters’ camp and strangling them as they sleep.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Assassin Vine Assassin Vine
Large plant, unaligned
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30)
Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft.
STR
18(+4)
DEX
10(+0)
CON
16(+3
Languages —
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
False Appearance. While the assassin vine remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal plant.
Actions
Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Assassin (p. 343) Saving throws: Dex +6, Int +4 [each was 1 higher]. Skills: Acrobatics +6 [was +7], Deception +3 [was +4], Perception +3 [was +4], Stealth +9 [was +11]. Senses: passive Perception 13 [was 14]. Sneak Attack: Avg. damage is 14 [was 13]. Shortsword and light crossbow: +6 to hit [was +7].
Equipment
Ingested Poison
A creature subjected to Assassin’s Blood makes a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 6 (1d12) Poison damage and has the Poisoned condition for 24 hours. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
–06
Archmage
07–09
Assassin
10–12
Bandit Captain
13–15
Beholder
16–18
Berserker
19–21
Bugbear Warrior
22–24
Cloud Giant
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
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
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
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
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
","rollAction":"Garrote","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage at the start of each of its turns, and Zarak can’t grapple another creature or use Assassin’s Whim.Uncanny Dodge
. Zarak halves the damage he takes from an attack made against him, provided he can see the attacker.Zarak is an assassin without honor or conscience. Unusually short of stature for someone of orcish
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
uses the Zhentarim who are based in House Gralhund as her personal spy network, not realizing that the Zhents' true master is Manshoon. Most of her dealings are with the Zhent master assassin Urstul Floxin, whom she treats as an underling.
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
a loan), Skeemo Weirdbottle (if they need magic), Tashlyn Yafeera (if they need weapons or mercenaries), and Ziraj the Hunter (if they need a highly skilled assassin).
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
shape.NecroticSummon Wraith (1/Day). Sofina magically summons the spirit of a Thayan assassin, which appears as a wraith (see the Monster Manual). The summoned wraith appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
damage.Uncanny Dodge. The Black Viper halves the damage that she takes from an attack that hits her. She must be able to see the attacker.The Black Viper was a notorious burglar, pickpocket, mugger, and assassin
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
family had done to van Richten, ran away from home. After many harrowing adventures, she tracked down van Richten two years later. Thinking she was a Vistana assassin, he put a sword to her throat and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
residence in a nearby cave, attacking the clan’s herd of giant goat;giant goats.
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An assassin and a young emerald dragon train together to master the art of stealth.
Fire, Psychic