Veteran
The veteran is a Medium humanoid of challenge rating 3 in the fifth-edition System Reference Document. SRD 5.2.1 calls it the Warrior Veteran.
SRD 5.1 (2014)
Veteran
- Size and type
- Medium humanoid
- Challenge
- 3 (700 XP)
- Armour class
- 17
- Hit points
- 58 (9d8+18)
- Speed
- 30 ft
- Skills
- Athletics +5, Perception +2
- Senses
- passive perception 12
Actions
Multiattack. The veteran makes two longsword attacks. If it has a shortsword drawn, it can also make a shortsword attack.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1) piercing damage. Veterans are professional fighters that take up arms for pay or to protect something they believe in or value. Their ranks include soldiers retired from long service and warriors who never served anyone but themselves.
SRD 5.2.1 (2024)
Warrior Veteran
- Size and type
- Medium humanoid
- Challenge
- 3 (700 XP)
- Armour class
- 17
- Hit points
- 65 (10d8+20)
- Speed
- 30 ft
- Skills
- Athletics +5, Perception +2
- Senses
- passive perception 12
Actions
Multiattack. The warrior makes two Greatsword or Heavy Crossbow attacks.
Greatsword. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) Slashing damage.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +3, range 100/400 ft. Hit: 12 (2d10 + 1) Piercing damage.
Reactions
Parry. Trigger: The warrior is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The warrior adds 2 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.
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