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Werewolf
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Werewolf [SRD5 OGL/CC-BY]
Medium Humanoid  (Humans, Shapechangers, Lycanthropes), Neutral
Armor Class: 11 (in humanoid form, 12 (natural armor) in wolf or hybrid form)
Hit Points: 58 (9d8+18)
Speed: 30 ft. (40 ft. in wolf form)
Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha 15 (+2) 13 (+1) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 10 (+0)
Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +3
Damage Immunity: bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with silvered weapons
Senses: passive perception 14
Languages: Common (can't speak in wolf form)
Challenge: 3 (700 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +2
Features Shapechanger. The werewolf can use its action to polymorph into a wolf-humanoid hybrid or into a wolf, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its AC, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Keen Hearing and Smell. The werewolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.  Actions Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The werewolf makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws or spear. Bite (Wolf or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werewolf lycanthropy. Claws (Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4+2) slashing damage. Spear (Humanoid Form Only). Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8+2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

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Unofficial Description: In humanoid form, the werewolf appears human, in wolf form as a wolf, and in hybrid form as a blend of the two.

Sources and Notes

• See Monster Manual (5e) p.207 for rules about player characters that contract lycanthropy.

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Werewolf (Sort Text: Lycanthrope Werewolf 5e, Size: Medium, Type: Humanoid, Subtypes: Human • Shapechanger • Lycanthrope, Alignment: Neutral, HP: 58, CR: 3, Features: Shapechanger • Keen Hearing and Smell • Multiattack • Bite • Claws • Spear, Has Lair: No, NPC: No, Canon: Yes, Pointer: No, UA: No, User: No, Sources: SRD-OGL v5.1)

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