---
title: Assassin (Creature)
description: Someone skilled at stealth-based murder-for-hire.
date_pub: 2024-07-06T21:50:50.000-04:00
section: bestiary
content_type: feature
short_code: bas
---

Someone skilled at stealth-based elimination.

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|                     |                                                |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Hit Dice**        | 1d6\* (4hp)                                    |
| **Armor Class**     | 13 (leather)                                   |
| **Movement**        | 40'                                            |
| **Attacks**         | 1 @ weapon (1d6) or assassinate                |
| **Attack Modifier** | 0                                              |
| **Alignment**       | Any                                            |
| **Save As**         | [Assassin](/classes/assassin.html#advancement) |
| **Morale**          | 4                                              |

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-   **Assassinate**: If assassin hits from stealth, damage is doubled and victim must **Save vs Death** or die.
-   **Guild**: 20% chance of being affiliated with a guild, increasing to 80% near major urban centers.
-   **Leader**: 30% chance groups of 4+ are led by a higher level assassin (1d4 HD higher).
-   [**Non-human Modifiers**](./nonhuman-modifiers.html): Non-human assassins may have additional abilities or modified statistics.
-   **Weapon Versatility**: May be found wielding various types of [weapons](https://www.planarvagabond.com/rules/combat.html#weapons).

### Sneaky

Uses disguise or trickery to surprise victims.

-   Stealth Check succeeds on 1-3.

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|  HD   | HP  | AC  | Atk Mod | Damage | Morale |
| :---: | :-: | :-: | :-----: | :----: | :----: |
| 3d6\* | 11  | 14  |   +2    |  1d6   |   4    |
| 5d6\* | 18  | 14  |   +4    | 1d6+1  |   4    |
| 7d6\* | 25  | 15  |   +6    | 1d6+1  |   4    |
| 9d6\* | 32  | 15  |   +7    | 1d6+1  |   4    |

[Higher-Level Assassins]

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#### Short Stat Blocks

```
> HD 1d6 (4 hp), AC 13; MV 40'; Atk 1 (0) @ 1d6 (weapon); AL Any; ML 4
> HD 3d6 (11 hp), AC 14; MV 40'; Atk 1 (+2) @ 1d6 (weapon); AL Any; ML 4
> HD 5d6 (18 hp), AC 14; MV 40'; Atk 1 (+4) @ 1d6+1 (weapon); AL Any; ML 4
> HD 7d6 (25 hp), AC 15; MV 40'; Atk 1 (+6) @ 1d6+1 (weapon); AL Any; ML 4
> HD 9d6 (32 hp), AC 15; MV 40'; Atk 1 (+7) @ 1d6+1 (weapon); AL Any; ML 4
```

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