--- obsidianUIMode: preview cssclasses: json5e-monster tags: - compendium/src/5e/mm - monster/size/medium - monster/type/humanoid/human aliases: ["Half-Red Dragon Veteran"] --- # Half-Red Dragon Veteran *Source: SRD / Basic Rules* ```ad-statblock title: Half-Red Dragon Veteran ![](compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/half-red-dragon-veteran.png#token) *Medium humanoid (human), Any alignment* - **Armor Class** 18 ([plate armor](compendium/items/plate-armor.md)) - **Hit Points** 65 (`10d8 + 20`) - **Speed** 30 ft. |STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| |:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| |16 (+3)|13 (+1)|14 (+2)|10 (+0)|11 (+0)|10 (+0)| - **Proficiency Bonus** +3 - **Saving Throws** ⏤ - **Skills** Athletics +6, Perception +3 - **Senses** blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 - **Damage Resistances** fire - **Languages** Common, Draconic - **Challenge** 5 ## 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. ***Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6).*** The veteran exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 24 (`7d6`) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. ``` ^statblock