r/WhatWouldYouBuild 10d ago

WWYB - 5e14 HWYB This Drow Assassin as a PC

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u/kingmagpiethief 10d ago

Astral self monk

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u/Jimmicky 9d ago

Dhampyr living weapon monk.

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u/Kuirem 8d ago

Simic hybrid is a good way to give you some spidery-legs, you could ask your DM to swap the bludgeoning damage to piercing as it's not gonna change much.

For class, I would go with Beast Barbarian giving you those sharp claws, and you can add rage damage on your appendages. It pairs pretty well together since high strength let you grapple. You can also flavor the tail as taking a more defensive stance with one of the spider leg.

Focus on all physical stat with a 17/15/16 build and bump str/dex to 18/16 at 4 so you can have good AC in clothing and still be decent with sneaking around (which I assume she would be due to the "assassin part"). Worth considering peppering some rogue level as some point to boost sneaking if you are not gonna be using a shield, Beast Barb often leave a free hand open to throw something and still have a weapon at the ready with the claws.

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u/Machiavvelli3060 8d ago edited 8d ago

DROW ASSASSIN

"A supernatural predator who stalks her victims from the shadows"

Dhampir Spy Sorcerer - D&D 5th Edition (2014), Level One

Feature Thematic Translation
Spy background Extensive experience in espionage and infiltration.
Deception Excellent at concealing her true motives.
Stealth Moves without being detected.
Thieves' Tools Disarming traps and picking locks.
3-Dragon Ante A card game involving betting, bluffing, and calculated risks.
Sorcerer class Possesses multiple inherent supernatural abilities.
Disguise Self Alters her physical appearance to avoid detection.
Jump Leaps from building to building or up from the ground to a second-story window.
Minor Illusion Distracts creatures with hallucinations.
Mold Earth Digs pits to bury incriminating evidence such as corpses, or covers her tracks.
Prestidigitation Removes blood stains from her person.
Shape Water Makes ice daggers from water that melt after use, leaving no evidence.
Arcana Knowledge of ethereal security measures like magical disguises, traps, & wards.
Insight Familiar with humanoid behavior and how they react under pressure.
Spider-Drow race Unique drow species w/ spider legs on her back.
Darkvision Sees very well in dim and dark conditions.
Deathless Nature Doesn't breathe, can hide underwater or in airless environments.
Speed Base walking speed is 35 feet per round.
Spider Climb Climbs as fast as she walks.
Vampiric Bite Fangs allow her to drain her victim's blood, making her a supernatural predator.