Warrior Veteran
Monster Manual (2025) p. 320
- Size
- Small
- Type
- humanoid
- Alignment
- neutral
- AC
- 17
- Initiative
- 3
- Hit Points
- 65 (10d8+20)
- Speed
- walk 30 ft.
- Skills
- Athletics +5, Perception +2
- Passive Perception
- 12
- Languages
- Common plus one other language
- Challenge
- 3
- Lineage
- Warrior
- Environment
- any
Traits
Proficiency Bonus
+2
Gear
Greatsword, Heavy Crossbow, Splint Armor
Treasure
Armaments: The monster's treasure hoard features magic items with the noted theme. The Dungeon Master's Guide details treasure hoards appropriate for each theme.
Size
Small, Medium
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.
Other data
description
Warriors are professionals who make a living through their prowess in battle. They might be skilled in using a variety of tactics or trained to take advantage of unusual battlefields. Warriors often work together, whether in armies or in teams with deliberate goals. Roll on or choose a result from the Warrior Roles table to inspire the creation of different sorts of warriors.
Warrior Roles:
| 1d10 | The Warrior Is... |
|---|---|
| 1 | A bodyguard who protects a noble. |
| 2 | A cavalry officer with an unusual steed. |
| 3 | A crusader who fights for a divine cause. |
| 4 | A duelist who claims to be unbeatable. |
| 5 | A gate guard who asks nonsensical questions. |
| 6 | A grizzled veteran who trains new recruits. |
| 7 | A hunter skilled at slaying specific monsters. |
| 8 | A retired general who is weary of battle. |
| 9 | A volunteer with a homemade weapon. |
| 10 | A young mercenary trying to prove their skill. |
Warrior Veteran: Warrior veterans have participated in numerous battles and can hold their own against lesser rivals and monsters.