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Lycanthrope, Wererat 5e

Medium Humanoid, Lawful Evil

The Lycanthrope, Wererat is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 12 AC and 33 hit points. A hunched figure with rodent-like features scurries through shadows, its yellowed teeth constantly gnawing as beady black eyes dart about searching for weakness or opportunity.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

33

Challenge

2

450 XP

A hunched figure with rodent-like features scurries through shadows, its yellowed teeth constantly gnawing as beady black eyes dart about searching for weakness or opportunity.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +0 (10)
DEX +2 (15)
CON +1 (12)
INT +0 (11)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA -1 (8)
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +4
Damage Immun. Immune: Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Condition Immun. Nonsilvered
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Common

Special Traits & Features

Shapechanger Keen Smell
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3

Combat Role

Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Bandits, Veteran Captains, Archers, Spies, Bandit Thugs
Encounter Hook: Fortified within ruined choke points, collecting illicit road tolls and laying carefully organized ambushes.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Lycanthrope, Wererat?

Lycanthrope, Wererat is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Lycanthrope, Wererat?

Lycanthrope, Wererat has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 33 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Lycanthrope, Wererat?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Lycanthrope, Wererat represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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