Assassin
Medium or small humanoid · CR 8 · 3,900 XP
16 AC · 97 HP
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Stat block
- Type
- Medium or small humanoid, neutral
- Armor Class
- 16
- Hit Points
- 97 (15d8 + 30)
- Speed
- 30 ft.
- Challenge
- 8 (3,900 XP), proficiency +3
- Resistances
- poison
- Senses
- passive perception 16
- Languages
- Common, Thieves’ Cant
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 10 |
Assassin odds against your Armor Class
Chance to hit, then average damage per attack once misses and critical hits are counted.
| Attack | AC 12 | AC 14 | AC 15 | AC 16 | AC 18 | AC 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortsword (+7) | 80% 21.1 dmg | 70% 18.5 dmg | 65% 17.3 dmg | 60% 16 dmg | 50% 13.6 dmg | 40% 11.1 dmg |
| Light Crossbow (+7) | 80% 24.9 dmg | 70% 21.9 dmg | 65% 20.5 dmg | 60% 19 dmg | 50% 16 dmg | 40% 13.1 dmg |
Assassin hit points
The stat block uses the average, 97. Rolled, 15d8 + 30 lands anywhere from 45 to 150.
| Hit points | Chance |
|---|---|
| 71 or more | >99% |
| 98 or more | 50% |
| 124 or more | <1% |
| 140 or more | <1% |
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 Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 () Piercing damage plus 17 () Poison damage, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the start of the assassin’s next turn.
Light Crossbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +7, range 80/320 ft. Hit: 8 () Piercing damage plus 21 () Poison damage.
Bonus actions
Cunning Action. The assassin takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
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This page includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (“SRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. The averages, odds and tables are ours.