Homebrew Werewolf Species Details

Werewolf also know as lycan is a human that has the ability to shapeshift into a ferocious wolf and wolf-like beast. They are one of the most common supernatural creatures found in both stone cities and forests. These creatures are infected with Lycanthropy, which acts as both a disease and curse, and is often passed down by generations.

 

Werewolf Traits

Werewolves are natural hunters, and fierce foes.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Werewolves live just as long as regular humans, if not slightly less time due to physical strain of the Lycanthropy.

Size

In their human form, they have the same size range as the average Human. Often, however, they are more athletic.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Wolf's Sense

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Transform

As an action, you can turn into either your Hybrid-Form or Wolf form. All your items and clothing disappear until you turn back, which will be in after 10 minutes, after you turn back as a bonus action, or if you fall unconcious. You can transform a number of times per Long Rest equal to your Proficiency Bonus.

While in both these forms, you become resistant to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. If the weapon is made of silver, you are instead vulnerable to these types of damage.

You can make a Bite attack, which is considered a magical Melee Weapon attack that you're proficient in. It does 2d6 + your Strength Modifier piercing damage. You can also do a Claw attack, which is considered a magical Melee Weapon attack that you're proficient in. It does 3d4 + your Strength Modifier slashing damage.

Hybrid-Form. In Hybrid-Form, you gain advantage on Strength and Constitution Checks and Saving Throws. You also are considered a Large creature and can't be restrained by non-magical means.

Wolf Form. In your Wolf form, you gain advantage on Dexterity Checks and Saving Throws. Your movement speed is also doubled (after any other additions you have) and you can carry up to 1 Medium-Sized creature on your back without issue (or 2 Small, or 4 Tiny).

Blindsight

 While in Hybrid-Form, or Wolf-Form, you have blindsight, allowing you to see within 30ft of you only relying on hearing and smell, not sight.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra Language of your choice. Additionally, you have the ability to commicate with wolves and dogs.