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Warrior Veteran

Small · Humanoid · CR 3 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

17 (natural armor)

65 (10d8 + 20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

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 12

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +1 Constitution +2 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +0 Charisma +0

Skills

Athletics +5 Perception +2

Languages

Common plus one other language

Actions

Greatsword

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 10 (2d6 + 3) Slashing damage.

Heavy Crossbow

Cost 1

+3 to hit, range 100/400 ft (30.5/121.9 m). Hit: 2d10+1 piercing damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +3, range 100/400 ft. 12 (2d10 + 1) Piercing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The warrior makes two Greatsword or Heavy Crossbow attacks.

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.

About Warrior Veteran

Warrior Veteran is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 65 hit points (derived from 10d8 + 20).

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

GM Tips: Using Warrior Veteran

2 tips available

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