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Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin

Medium · Humanoid · CR 7 · Chaotic Evil

Armor Class
16
Hit Points and Hit Dice
97 (15d8+30)
Challenge Rating CR
7

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
10
+0
DEX
16
+3
CON
14
+2
INT
12
+1
WIS
12
+1
CHA
12
+1

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Humanoid
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 2900
Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 35 ft (10.7 m)
Swim 17 ft (5.2 m)
Climb 17 ft (5.2 m)
Crawl 17 ft (5.2 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)
Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)
Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +6 Intelligence +4 Wisdom +4

Skills

Acrobatics +6 Deception +4 Perception +4 Stealth +6

Languages

Draconic plus any two

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances
necrotic

Traits

Assassinate

During the first turn of combat, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasnt acted. On a successful hit, each creature of the assassins choice that can see the assassins attack is rattled until the end of the assassins next turn.

Dangerous Poison

As part of making an attack, the assassin can apply a dangerous poison to their weapon (included below). The assassin carries 3 doses of this poison. A single dose can coat one melee weapon or up to 5 pieces of ammunition.

Evasion

When the assassin makes a Dexterity saving throw against an effect that deals half damage on a success, they take no damage on a success and half damage on a failure.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn)

The assassin deals an extra 21 (6d6) damage when they hit with a weapon attack while they have advantage on the attack, or when the assassins target is within 5 feet of an ally of the assassin while the assassin doesnt have disadvantage on the attack.

Actions

Anguished Breath

Recharge 5–6

The assassin exhales a shadowy maelstrom of anguish in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area makes a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw taking 22 (4d8) necrotic damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

Hand Crossbow

+6 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 3d6 poison damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.

Shortsword

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 3d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.

Bonus Actions

Cunning Action

The assassin takes the Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use an Object action.

Rapid Attack

The assassin attacks with their shortsword.

About Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin

Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 97 hit points (derived from 15d8+30).

Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin has communication capabilities including Draconic plus any two. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin

2 tips available

When using Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

  • Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
  • Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

  • Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
  • Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 5,600 XP
  • Hard: 8,400 XP
  • Deadly: 11,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin?
Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin?
Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin speak?
Half-Shadow Dragon Assassin can communicate in Draconic plus any two.

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