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Lycanthrope, Werewolf 5e

Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Evil

The Lycanthrope, Werewolf is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP). It has 12 AC and 58 hit points. Wild hair covers this snarling beast-man's frame as it hunches forward on powerful haunches, yellow fangs dripping saliva while its howl pierces the night with savage hunger.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

58

Challenge

3

700 XP

Wild hair covers this snarling beast-man's frame as it hunches forward on powerful haunches, yellow fangs dripping saliva while its howl pierces the night with savage hunger.

Speed Walk 40ft
STR +2 (15)
DEX +1 (13)
CON +2 (14)
INT +0 (10)
WIS +0 (11)
CHA +0 (10)
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +3
Damage Immun. Immune: Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Condition Immun. Nonsilvered
Languages Common

Special Traits & Features

Shapechanger Keen Hearing Keen Smell
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 4

Combat Role

Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Medium / Hard
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

  • Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Lycanthrope, Werewolf is a Challenge Rating 3 creature, granting 700 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Lycanthrope, Werewolf has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 58 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Lycanthrope, Werewolf?

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

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