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{{edition|Lycanthrope}}
{{5esrd}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Wererat 
|sorttext=Lycanthrope Wererat
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="mm5.207d">also published in &mdash; {{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=207}}</ref> <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Humanoid 
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Human, Shapechanger, Lycanthrope 
|align=Lawful Evil 
|ac=12 
|acfluff= <!--reason if given-->
|hp=33 
|hd=6d8+6 
|speed=30 ft.
|str=10
|dex=15
|con=12
|int=11
|wis=10
|cha=8
|saves= <!--bonus to save; {{5eStr}} +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Perception}} +2, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +4
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, and {{srd5lc|Slashing}} from nonmagical attacks not made with {{srd5lc|Silvered Weapon}}s
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{SRD5|Darkvision}} 60 ft. (rat form only) 
|perception=12 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}} (can't speak in rat form) 
|habitat=Forest, Urban
|cr=2 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=In humanoid form, the wererat appears human, in rat form as a giant rat, and in hybrid form as a blend of the two. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Shapechanger
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The wererat can use its {{srd5lc|Action}} to polymorph into a rat-humanoid hybrid or into a {{srd5lc|Giant Rat}}, or back into its true form, which is {{srd5lc|Humanoid}}. Its statistics, other than its size, 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.

|feature2=Keen Smell
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The wererat has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) checks that rely on smell.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only
|adesc1=The wererat makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite.

|action2=Bite
|alimit2=Rat or Hybrid Form Only
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d4+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 11 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or be {{srd5lc|Curse}}d with wererat lycanthropy.

|action3=Shortsword
|alimit3=Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 5 (1d6+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.

|action4=Hand Crossbow
|alimit4=Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only
|adesc4=''{{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, {{srd5lc|Range}} 30/120 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 5 (1d6+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.
}}
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'''Unofficial Description:''' In humanoid form, the wererat appears human, in rat form as a giant rat, and in hybrid form as a blend of the two.

{{:Lycanthrope (5e)/PC}}

{{otherlore|A wererat in humanoid form tends to be a thin, wiry individual of shorter than average height. The eyes constantly dart around, and the nose and mouth may twitch if he or she is excited. Males often have thin, ragged mustaches.|{{SRD3ref}}|3.5e lore}}

===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Wererat}}

==List of Wererats==
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{{5e Monster List/UL|Wererat}}
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==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]

{{5e Footer|Lycanthrope|OGL}}
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Alignment	Lawful Evil +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	2 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	2 +
Creature Name	Wererat +
Experience Points	450 +
Features	Shapechanger +, Keen Smell +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Shortsword + and Hand Crossbow +
Habitat	Forest + and Urban +
Hit Dice	6d8+6 +
Hit Points	33 +
Name	Wererat +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Lycanthrope Wererat +
Subtype	Shapechanger +, Lycanthrope + and Human +
Summary	In humanoid form, the wererat appears human, in rat form as a giant rat, and in hybrid form as a blend of the two. +
Type	Humanoid +