Hattori Hanzo

Medium humanoid (human), lawful neutral
CR 14 (11,500 XP)

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Armor Class: 18 (Light Samurai Armor)
Hit Points: 135 (18d8 + 54)
Speed: 40 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	20 (+5)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)	18 (+4)	16 (+3)

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Saving Throws

Dex +11, Wis +10, Cha +9

Skills

Acrobatics +11, Stealth +13, Insight +10, Perception +10, History +7

Damage Resistances

Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Condition Immunities

Charmed, Frightened

Senses

Passive Perception 20, Darkvision 60 ft.

Languages

Common, Japanese (flavor), Infernal (symbolic for shadowy contracts)

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Traits

• Shadow Step (Recharge 5–6). As a bonus action, Hanzo can teleport up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space he can see that is in dim light or darkness.
• Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker that Hanzo can see hits him with an attack, he can use his reaction to halve the attack’s damage.
• Evasion. When subjected to an effect that allows a Dexterity saving throw for half damage, Hanzo takes no damage on a successful save, and half on a failure.
• Ninja’s Guile. Hanzo has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks and saving throws against being grappled or restrained.
• Legendary Samurai Master. Hanzo has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

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Equipment

• Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi (Katana of the Grass-Cutting Sword). A +3 magical katana, grants +3 to attack and damage rolls, deals an additional 1d8 radiant damage on a hit, and can cast Silence (30 ft. radius) once per day.
• Tanto of Silent Death. A finely crafted +2 magical dagger, grants advantage on attack rolls against surprised creatures, deals 2d6 piercing damage.
• Light Samurai Armor. Grants AC 18 and advantage on saving throws against being poisoned.
• Crimson Scarf of the Fallen. A legendary item that grants +2 bonus to saving throws against fear and charm, and once per long rest allows Hanzo to cast Blur on himself as a reaction.

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Actions

• Multiattack. Hanzo makes three attacks: two with his katana and one with his dagger.
• Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d10 + 7) slashing damage plus 4 (1d8) radiant damage.
• Tanto of Silent Death. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.
• Shadow Flurry (Recharge 6). Hanzo teleports up to 30 feet and makes one katana attack and one dagger attack against any number of creatures within 5 feet of his teleportation points (max 3 targets). Each attack is made at +11 to hit.

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Reactions

• Counterstrike. When a creature misses Hanzo with a melee attack, Hanzo can make one melee weapon attack with his katana against that creature.

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Lair Actions (If fighting in his stronghold)

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Hanzo can take one of the following lair actions:

• Veil of Shadows. Dim light and magical darkness spread in a 30-foot radius centered on Hanzo, heavily obscuring the area for 1 minute or until dispersed.
• Silent Step. Hanzo and up to three allies gain invisibility for 1 round or until they attack or cast a spell.
• Shadow Trap. Hanzo conjures spectral chains from the shadows. One creature in the lair must succeed on a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw or be restrained until the end of their next turn.

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Tactics

Hanzo prefers to strike from the shadows, using hit-and-run tactics and mobility. He teleports to avoid damage, then targets spellcasters or key foes with precise katana strikes enhanced by radiant power. He uses Shadow Flurry to harry multiple foes before fading away again. His Crimson Scarf and armor help him shrug off control effects, while his Counterstrike punishes reckless enemies. In his lair, he controls the battlefield with darkness and restraints, wearing down foes before closing for the kill.

Hattori Hanzo

CR 10
Lawful Neutral Human Male Ninja (Shadowdancer) 9 / Samurai 2
XP 6,400

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Medium humanoid (human)
Init +11; Senses Perception +14; Darkvision 60 ft.
Aura Shadow Veil (Su)

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DEFENSE
AC 27, touch 17, flat-footed 20 (+7 armor, +4 Dex, +6 natural)
hp 110 (11d8+55)
Fort +9, Ref +11, Will +10
Defensive Abilities Shadow Veil (30 ft., +4 Stealth, concealment)
DR 5/—
Immune fear, charm

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OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee +2 Katana +15/+10/+5 (1d8+7/19-20) and +1 Tanto +14 (1d4+4/19-20)
Ranged Shuriken +12 (1d2+4)
Special Attacks Shadow Step, Ki Strike, Sudden Strike +6d6
Ninja Tricks Distraction, Vanish, Quick Stealth

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STATISTICS
Str 16, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 14
Base Atk +9; CMB +13; CMD 28 (30 vs. trip)
Feats Combat Reflexes, Improved Initiative, Weapon Finesse, Dodge, Mobility, Spring Attack, Weapon Focus (Katana), Two-Weapon Fighting
Skills Acrobatics +19, Bluff +12, Diplomacy +10, Disable Device +18, Intimidate +12, Knowledge (history) +12, Perception +14, Sense Motive +13, Stealth +22, Use Magic Device +12
Languages Common, Japanese, Infernal

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SPECIAL ABILITIES
Shadow Step (Su): Once per round as a swift action, Hanzo can teleport up to 30 ft. between shadows or areas of dim light.
Ki Strike (Su): His weapon attacks are treated as magic for overcoming damage reduction.
Sudden Strike (Ex): Hanzo adds +6d6 damage on attack if flanking or opponent is denied Dex bonus.
Shadow Veil (Su): Allies within 30 ft. gain +4 to Stealth checks and concealment in dim light or darkness.

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EQUIPMENT
+2 Katana (Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi), +1 Tanto, Light Samurai Armor, Crimson Scarf of Protection (+2 saves vs. fear/charm), Shuriken (20)

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Description:
Hattori Hanzo is a legendary ninja master and samurai retainer from feudal Japan, known for his mastery of stealth, swordsmanship, and shadow magic. His movements are precise and swift, striking terror into the hearts of enemies before they even realize he’s there. Though pragmatic and focused on duty, Hanzo maintains a strict code of honor and loyalty to those he serves.