Assassin

Subclass featureXPHBp. 1342024Rogue

Practice the Grim Art of Death

An Assassin's training focuses on using stealth, poison, and disguise to eliminate foes with deadly efficiency. While some Rogues who follow this path are hired killers, spies, or bounty hunters, the capabilities of this subclass are equally useful for adventurers facing a variety of monstrous enemies.

Assassinate

You're adept at ambushing a target, granting you the following benefits.

Initiative

You have Advantage on Initiative rolls.

Surprising Strikes

During the first round of each combat, you have Advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. If your Sneak Attack hits any target during that round, the target takes extra damage of the weapon's type equal to your Rogue level.

Assassin's Tools

You gain a Disguise Kit and a Poisoner's Kit, and you have proficiency with them.

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