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{{edition|Lycanthrope}}
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[[File:Loup-garou.jpg|thumb|180px|Werewolf<br />source:  XIX c. engraving<br />author unknown<br />via MediaWiki Commons<br />''Not part of the SRD'']]<br />
[[File:DnD Lycantrop.png|thumb|180px|Werewolf<br />by [[LadyofHats]]<br />via [[Mediawiki Commons]]<br />[[Public Domain]]]]
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{{5e Monster
|name=Werewolf 
|sorttext=Lycanthrope Werewolf
|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 
|subtype2=
|align=Neutral 
|ac=11 
|acfluff=in humanoid form, 12 (natural armor) in wolf or hybrid form 
|hp=58 
|hd=9d8+18 
|speed=30 ft. (40 ft. in wolf form)
|str=15
|dex=13
|con=14
|int=10
|wis=11
|cha=10
|saves= <!--bonus to save; {{5eStr}} +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Perception}} +4, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +3
|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= <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception=14 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}} (can't speak in wolf form) 
|habitat=Forest, Hill 
|cr=3 <!--Challenge wolfing-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=In humanoid form, the werewolf appears human, in wolf form as a wolf, and in hybrid form as a blend of the two.

|feature1=Shapechanger
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The werewolf can use its {{srd5lc|Action}} to polymorph into a wolf-humanoid hybrid or into a {{srd5lc|Wolf}}, or back into its true form, which is {{srd5lc|Humanoid}}. Its statistics, other than its {{SRD5|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.

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

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only
|adesc1=The werewolf makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws or spear.

|action2=Bite
|alimit2=Wolf or Hybrid Form Only
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 6 (1d8+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 12 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or be {{srd5lc|Curse}}d with werewolf lycanthropy.

|action3=Claws
|alimit3=Hybrid Form Only
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 7 (2d4+2) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.

|action4=Spear
|alimit4=Humanoid Form Only
|adesc4=''Melee or {{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or {{srd5lc|Range}} 20/60 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 5 (1d6+2) {{srd5lc|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.

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

{{otherlore|Werewolves in humanoid form have no distinguishing traits.|{{SRD3ref}}|3.5e lore}}

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
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Alignment	Neutral +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	3 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	3 +
Creature Name	Werewolf +
Experience Points	700 +
Features	Shapechanger +, Keen Hearing and Smell +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Claws + and Spear +
Habitat	Forest + and Hill +
Hit Dice	9d8+18 +
Hit Points	58 +
Name	Werewolf +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Lycanthrope Werewolf +
Subtype	Shapechanger +, Human + and Lycanthrope +
Summary	In humanoid form, the werewolf appears human, in wolf form as a wolf, and in hybrid form as a blend of the two. +
Type	Humanoid +