Assassin 5e
Medium Humanoid, Any Non-Good Alignment
The Assassin is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 8 (3,900 XP). It has 15 (studded leather) AC and 78 (12d8+24) hit points.
Armor Class
15 (studded leather)
Hit Points
78 (12d8+24)
Challenge
8
3,900 XP
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 9
Combat Role
Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Assassin?
Assassin is a Challenge Rating 8 creature, granting 3,900 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Assassin?
Assassin has an Armor Class (AC) of 15 (studded leather) and approximately 78 (12d8+24) hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Assassin?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Assassin represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 9.
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