SRD5:Wererat

Lycanthrope exists in other D&D editions see:

Lycanthrope (disambiguation).

This material from the 5th edition SRD is published under the OGL

Wererat [SRD5 OGL]
Medium Humanoid (Humans, Shapechangers, Lycanthropes), Lawful Evil
Armor Class: 12
Hit Points: 33 (6d8+6)
Speed: 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 10 (+0) 15 (+2) 12 (+1) 11 (+0) 10 (+0) 8 (-1)
Skills: Perception +2, Stealth +4
Damage Immunity: bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with silvered weapons
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft. (rat form only), passive Perception 12
Languages: Common (can't speak in rat form)
Habitat: Forest, Urban
Challenge: 2 (450 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +2
Features Shapechanger. The wererat can use its action to polymorph into a rat-humanoid hybrid or into a giant rat, or back into its true form, which is 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. Keen Smell. The wererat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.  Actions Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The wererat makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite. Bite (Rat or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+2) piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with wererat lycanthropy. Shortsword (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage. Hand Crossbow (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) 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.

Lycanthropes as Player Characters

Player's Handbook (5e) includes rules for player character that have been cursed with lycanthropy.

 3.5e lore  ^{[SRD3 OGL]}  

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.

Sources and Notes

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