Warrior Veteran

Small or Medium Humanoid, Neutral

AC: 17

Initiative: +3 (13)

HP: 65 (10d8 + 20)

Speed: 30 ft.

STR
16 (+3)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0)

Skills: Athletics +5, Perception +2

Senses: Passive Perception 12

Languages: Common plus one other language

CR: 3 (XP 700; PB +2)

Habitat: Any

Treasure: Armaments

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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Warrior Veteran

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 320 - Licenses and attribution