> [Monsters, NPC and Animals](srd_monsters.md)

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# Veteran

- Alias: [Vétéran](hd_monsters_veteran.md)
-  Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
- **Armor Class** 17 (splint)
- **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)|

- **Skills** Athletics +5, Perception +2
- **Senses** passive Perception 12
- **Languages** any one language (usually Common)
- **Challenge** 3 (700 XP)

## Special Features

**_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.