Veteran 5e
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
The Veteran is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP). It has 17 (splint) AC and 58 (9d8+18) hit points.
Armor Class
17 (splint)
Hit Points
58 (9d8+18)
Challenge
3
700 XP
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 4
Combat Role
Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Veteran?
Veteran is a Challenge Rating 3 creature, granting 700 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Veteran?
Veteran has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 (splint) and approximately 58 (9d8+18) hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Veteran?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Veteran represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 4.
Use Veteran in your campaign
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