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HK Series, HK-47

Medium droid · CR 8
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A protocol-droid-disguised assassin that empties three blaster shots a turn, hits brutally when flanking, and rockets clear after striking.
Artillery
How to run itFire three rifle shots, stacking Droid Synergy damage when an ally flanks; raise Reactive Shield against the big hit and Rocket Boost away between turns.

The HK series assassin droid, also known as the HK series protocol droid, is a combination of an assassin droid and protocol droid. The series designation stands for "Hunter Killer," befitting their primary functions as assassins. They are manufactured by Czerka Corporation. Their ability to perform the functions of a protocol droid became a major reason for their unmatched lethality, as they could and would often act as normal (if quite sinister looking) protocol droids, thus concealing their true function and allowing them to get closer to intended targets. HK series assassin droids are equipped with an integrated emergency shield and jet pack.

Armor Class 18 · Hit Points 75 (10d8+30) · Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
14 20 17 15 16 15

Circuitry (Trait). The droid has disadvantage on saving throws against effects that would deal ion or lightning damage.

Droid Synergy (Trait). Once per turn, the assassin droid can deal an extra 14 (4d6) damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally of the assassin droid that isn't incapacitated.

Legendary Resistance (Trait). If the assassin droid fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Multiattack (Action). The assassin droid makes three weapon attacks.

Blaster Rifle (Action). Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8+5) energy damage.

Stock Strike (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+2) kinetic damage.

Reactive Shield (Reaction). Until the start of its next turn, the assassin droid has a +5 bonus to AC. This includes the triggering attack.

Attack (Legendary). The assassin droid makes one weapon attack.

Detect (Legendary). The assassin droid makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Rocket Boost (Legendary). The assassin droid leaps up to 40 feet in any direction. This movement does not provoke opportunity attacks.