Caligni Assassin
This assassin counters light itself, unraveling any spell meant to expose it and cloaking its own death in a burst of darkness.
Bred for murder in the lightless deeps, the caligni assassin is a killer of shadows who treats darkness as both armor and accomplice. It strikes from the dark, snuffs any flame that threatens to expose it, and bleeds away into gloom when it falls.
In play
Countershadow (darkness, occult) [Reaction] Trigger A creature within 60 feet casts a light spell; Effect The caligni assassin attempts to counteract the triggering spell. Caligni assassins automatically recognize light spells.
Death Umbral Shroud (darkness, occult) When a caligni assassin dies, their body disintegrates into a veil of supernatural darkness for 1 round. A 4th-level darkness spell appears, centered on the assassin's location, with a counteract DC of 23.
Deny Advantage The assassin isn't flat-footed to creatures of 8th level or lower that are hidden, undetected, flanking, or using surprise attack.
Level 8
Perception +14 · Senses greater darkvision · Languages Caligni, Shadowtongue, Shae, Undercommon · Skills Acrobatics +20, Athletics +15, Deception +13, Intimidation +15, Occultism +13, Stealth +20
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3 | +6 | +4 | +3 | +2 | +1 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | +16 | +18 | +12 |
HP 135
Speed 40 feet
Actions
- Melee Spiked gauntlet [Single Action] +21 (Agile, Finesse, Magical, versatile S), Damage 2d4+9 piercing plus
- Ranged Throwing knife [Single Action] +19 (Agile, Finesse, thrown 20 feet), Damage 1d4+9 piercing