Crossbow Expert. The Vanguard Ranger is proficient with Heavy Crossbows and can make ranged attacks with them in melee range without disadvantage.
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The CR4 Vanguard Ranger is an expert with the Heavy Crossbow, excelling at ranged combat. It can deal significant damage from a distance, especially with its Rapid Reload ability that allows it to make a bonus action attack. Its Vigilant Shot reaction allows it to respond to approaching threats swiftly.
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Multiattack. The Vanguard Ranger makes two attacks with its Heavy Crossbow.
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Heavy Crossbow (Ranged Weapon Attack). +6 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
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Heavy Crossbow - Rapid Reload (Ranged Weapon Attack). +6 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage. If the Vanguard Ranger hasn't moved during its turn, it can make this attack as a bonus action.
Vigilant Shot. When an enemy moves within 30 feet of the Vanguard Ranger, it can use its reaction to make a ranged attack with its Heavy Crossbow against that enemy.
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