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Veteran

Medium · Humanoid · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

16 (breastplate)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity +2 Constitution +2 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +0 Charisma +0

Languages

Common plus any one language

Actions

Heavy Crossbow

+4 to hit, range 100/400 ft (30.5/121.9 m). Hit: 1d10+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10+2) piercing damage.

Longsword

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 slashing damage.

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.

Multiattack

The veteran makes two Longsword attacks and two Shortsword attacks, or it makes three Longsword attacks.

Shortsword

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Shoulder

The veteran shoves a creature it can see within 5 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 13 STR save or be knocked prone.

Reactions

Parry

The veteran adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the veteran must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

About Veteran

Veteran is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 68 hit points (derived from None).

Veteran has communication capabilities including Common plus any one language. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Veteran

2 tips available

When using Veteran in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Veteran

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Veteran?: Veteran has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Veteran?: Veteran is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Veteran speak?: Veteran can communicate in Common plus any one language.