Trigger The attack roll for a Strike targeting the assassin fails or critically fails
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Effect The assassin deftly steps out of the way of the attack. If there&#x27;s another creature adjacent to the assassin and within reach of the triggering attack, the assassin redirects the attack to that adjacent creature. The attacker then rerolls the Strike&#x27;s attack roll against the new target.

Sidestep

The master assassin makes a crossbow Strike against an adjacent enemy; unlike most ranged Strikes, this Strike doesn&#x27;t provoke reactions. If successful, the attack deals an additional 4d8 precision damage.

Point Blank

The master assassin Strides, Steps, or Sneaks, then Interacts to reload her crossbow.

Running Reload

The master assassin deals an additional 3d6 precision damage to <a href="/condition/off-guard">Off Guard</a> creatures.

Sneak Attack

The master assassin observes a single target she can see, allowing her to use her Vorpal Garrote during the next round.

Study Target

Requirements The master assassin used Study Target during the previous round and must have a garrote bolt
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Effect The master assassin makes a crossbow Strike against the target she previously studied. If she rolls a success on her attack roll, she gets a critical success instead. The target must attempt a DC 36 Fortitude save.
Success No additional effect.
Failure The target takes an additional 3d12 precision damage.
Critical Failure The target is decapitated and instantly dies unless it doesn&#x27;t require a head to live.

Vorpal Garrote

Garrote Master Assassin - evil, human, humanoid, lawful

Trigger The attack roll for a Strike targeting the assassin fails or critically fails
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Effect The assassin deftly steps out of the way of the attack. If there's another creature adjacent to the assassin and within reach of the triggering attack, the assassin redirects the attack to that adjacent creature. The attacker then rerolls the Strike's attack roll against the new target.

The master assassin makes a crossbow Strike against an adjacent enemy; unlike most ranged Strikes, this Strike doesn't provoke reactions. If successful, the attack deals an additional 4d8 precision damage.

The master assassin deals an additional 3d6 precision damage to @UUID[Compendium.pf2e.conditionitems.Item.Off-Guard] creatures.

Requirements The master assassin used Study Target during the previous round and must have a garrote bolt
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Effect The master assassin makes a crossbow Strike against the target she previously studied. If she rolls a success on her attack roll, she gets a critical success instead. The target must attempt a @Check[fortitude|dc:36|traits:damaging-effect] save.
Success No additional effect.
Failure The target takes an additional 3d12 precision damage.
Critical Failure The target is decapitated and instantly dies unless it doesn't require a head to live.