Medium Humanoid (Human, Shapechanger), Neutral
AC 13    Initiative +2 (12)
HP 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 35 ft., 40 ft. in fox form
Mod Save
STR 17 +3 +3
DEX 15 +2 +2
CON 16 +3 +3
Mod Save
INT 10 +0 +0
WIS 13 +1 +1
CHA 11 +0 +0
Skills Deception +4, Perception +4, Stealth +6
Immunities Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Languages Common (can't speak in fox form)
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits

Shapechanger. The werefox can use a bonus action to polymorph into a fox-humanoid hybrid or into a fox, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its AC, remain 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 Hearing and Smell. The werefox has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Cunning Step. The werefox can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action (Hybrid or Fox form only).

Illusory Howl (1 time per day). As an action, the werefox emits a magical howl. Each creature of its choice within 30 feet that can hear it must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed or frightened (werefox’s choice) until the end of its next turn. A creature that succeeds is immune to this effect for 24 hours.

Actions

Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The werefox makes two shortsword or crossbow attacks in humanoid form. In hybrid form, it can attack like a humanoid or make two claw attacks.

Bite (Fox or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.  
Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.  
If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werefox lycanthropy.

Claw (Fox or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.  
Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.

Shortsword (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.  
Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Hand Crossbow (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target.  
Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Monster Tags: Shapechanger

Habitat: DesertForestGrassland

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