Assassin

Kind

Subclass

Hit points at level 1

8 + Constitution modifier

Hit die

d8

Primary ability

Dexterity

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.

Level progression

What this subclass adds at each Rogue level, from the game's progression table: what you get, what you choose.

1. Level 3
   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.

   Advantage on attack rolls (under a condition)

   Assassinate: Ambush

   Any successful Attack Roll against a Surprised creature is a Critical Hit.

   CriticalDamageOnHit() (under a condition)

   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.

2. Level 9
   Gains a spell

   Infiltration Expertise

Spells 1

Always known or prepared

• Infiltration Expertise · Action, level 9