NPC, Assassin 5e
Medium Humanoid, Not Good
The NPC, Assassin is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 8 (3,900 XP). It has 15 AC and 78 hit points. Shadow seems to cling to this figure's form, every movement calculated and silent, with cold eyes that measure the distance to your throat.
Armor Class
15
Hit Points
78
Challenge
8
3,900 XP
Shadow seems to cling to this figure's form, every movement calculated and silent, with cold eyes that measure the distance to your throat.
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 NPC, Assassin?
NPC, 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 NPC, Assassin?
NPC, Assassin has an Armor Class (AC) of 15 and approximately 78 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight NPC, Assassin?
For a party of 4 adventurers, NPC, Assassin represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 9.
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