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Wererat

Wererat 5e reference with CR 2, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 2HumanoidStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

A lycanthrope that becomes a rat‑like humanoid. Its hybrid form is hunched with matted gray fur, elongated snout, whiskers, and sharp incisors; it has a hairless tail and nimble fingers.

Quick 5e Answer

Wererat CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Wererat is a CR 2 humanoid for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 12, HP 33 (6d8 + 6), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR2
TypeHumanoid
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC12
HP33 (6d8 + 6)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Wererat

Medium, Humanoid, Lawful Evil

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class12
Hit Points33 (6d8 + 6)
Challenge2 β€’ 450 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+2
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Stealth +4, Perception +2
Damage Resistances
Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks that are not silvered
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Passive Perception
12
Languages
Common
STR10+0
DEX15+2
CON12+1
INT11+0
WIS10+0
CHA8-1

Traits

Shapechanger

The wererat can polymorph into a rat-humanoid hybrid, a giant rat, or back into its true form.

Keen Smell

The wererat has Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Multiattack

In humanoid or hybrid form, the wererat makes two attacks, only one of which can be a Bite.

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage, and the target may be cursed with lycanthropy.

Shortsword

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage.

Hand Crossbow

Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 30/120 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Urban

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Tight Alleys β€’ Carts and Stalls β€’ Clocktower Base
BaseOpen

Sewer

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Sewer Mist β€’ Central Runoff β€’ Slick Stone β€’ Sluice Gate
BaseOpen

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Wererat Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Wererat 5e reference: CR 2 humanoid, AC 12, HP 33 (6d8 + 6), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Urban, Sewer. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Wererat into a focused hunt.

Using Wererat in play

Wererat can be used in Urban, Sewer when you want a CR 2 humanoid that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Wererat works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Wererat useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Urban, Sewer.
  • Works as a CR 2 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Wererat as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Wererat 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Wererat in D&D 5e?

Wererat is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 2 humanoid.

What type of monster is Wererat?

Wererat is listed as a humanoid.

Does Wererat have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Wererat?

Yes. This page links to Wererat token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.