---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/arctic
- monster/environment/coastal
- monster/environment/forest
- monster/environment/grassland
- monster/environment/hill
- monster/environment/mountain
- monster/environment/underdark
- monster/environment/urban
- monster/size/medium
- monster/type/humanoid/any-race
aliases: ["Veteran"]
---
# Veteran
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Veteran
![](compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/veteran.png#token)
*Medium humanoid (any race), Any alignment*

- **Armor Class** 17  ([splint armor](compendium/items/splint-armor.md))
- **Hit Points** 58 (`9d8 + 18`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.

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

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Athletics +5, Perception +2
- **Senses** passive Perception 12

- **Languages** any one language (usually Common)
- **Challenge** 3

## 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.
```
^statblock

## Environment

coastal, mountain, grassland, hill, arctic, urban, forest, underdark