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'''Assassin''' is a [[Rogue#Level 3|Subclass]] of [[Rogue]]. It's focused on dealing higher and more reliable damage to enemies at the start of battle, especially if you can [[Initiative#Surprise|surprise]] them.


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== Subclass features ==
[[File:Default Rogue Armor.png|220px|right|Rogue's default armour]]


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{{Level header|3}}


'''Assassin''' is a [[Rogue#Level 3|Subclass]] of [[Rogue]].  It's focused on dealing higher and more reliable damage to enemies at the start of battle, especially if you can [[Initiative#Surprise|surprise]] them.
; {{SAI|Assassin's Alacrity|w=40}}
: Quick as an alley cat in a rain-dark city, you immediately restore your {{action|action}} and {{action|bonus}} at the start of combat


== Subclass Features ==
; {{SAI|Assassinate: Ambush|w=40}}
: Any successful [[Attack Roll]] against a {{SAI|Surprised (Condition)|Surprised}} creature is a [[Critical Hit]].


=== Level 3 ===
; {{SAI|Assassinate: Initiative|w=40}}
: You are deadliest against unprepared enemies. In combat, you have {{Advantage}} on [[Attack Rolls]] against creatures that haven't taken a turn yet.


* {{SmallIcon|Assassins_Alacrity.png}} '''Assassin's Alacrity''': Quick as an alley cat in a rain-dark city, you immediately restore your [[Action]] and [[Bonus Action]] at the start of combat.
{{Level header|9}}
* {{SmallIcon|Assassinate_Ambush.png}} '''Assassinate: Ambush''': Any successful [[Attack Roll]] against a [[Initiative#Surprise|Surprised]] creature is a [[Critical Hit]].
* {{SmallIcon|Assassinate_Initiative.png}} '''Assassinate: Initiative''': You are deadliest against unprepared enemies. In combat, you have [[Advantage]] on [[Attack Rolls]] against creatures that haven't taken a turn yet.


=== Level 9 ===
; {{SAI|Infiltration Expertise|w=40}}
: Adopt a new identity, changing your appearance. You gain the {{SAI|Disguise Self}} [[ritual spell]].


* {{SmallIcon|Infiltration_Expertise.png}} '''[[Infiltration Expertise]]''': Adopt a new identity, changing your appearance.
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Revision as of 17:37, 21 March 2024

You prefer to deal sublime punishment to a single foe at a time - not in a duel, mind, because a duel implies chivalry, and you're too busy getting the job done for honour.
Class Rogue Assassin Badge Icon.png
Class Rogue Assassin Badge Icon.png
You prefer to deal sublime punishment to a single foe at a time - not in a duel, mind, because a duel implies chivalry, and you're too busy getting the job done for honour.

Assassin is a Subclass of Rogue. It's focused on dealing higher and more reliable damage to enemies at the start of battle, especially if you can surprise them.

Subclass features

Rogue's default armour

Level 3

Assassin's Alacrity Assassin's Alacrity
Quick as an alley cat in a rain-dark city, you immediately restore your Action and Bonus action at the start of combat
Assassinate: Ambush Assassinate: Ambush
Any successful Attack Roll against a Surprised Surprised creature is a Critical Hit.
Assassinate: Initiative Assassinate: Initiative
You are deadliest against unprepared enemies. In combat, you have Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Attack Rolls against creatures that haven't taken a turn yet.

Level 9

Infiltration Expertise Infiltration Expertise
Adopt a new identity, changing your appearance. You gain the Disguise Self Disguise Self ritual spell.