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Can you play a lycanthrope in DND?

In D&D, lycanthropes have a choice. If a being is cursed with lycanthropy, they can choose to resist it. Lycanthropes who resist transform only on the full moon, like most pop culture werewolves. They go on a bloody rampage, during which time the DM might even take control of their character.

How do you become a lycanthrope DND?

A lycanthropic character typically inherits the curse from their parents or is afflicted after suffering a wound from another lycanthrope. Lycanthropy acquired via an injury can be dispelled by Remove Curse, though a lycanthrope who inherits the condition from their family can only be cured via Wish.

Can Lycanthropes speak in hybrid form?

The “Player Characters as Lycanthropes” sidebar tells you the changes that come with being a lycanthrope. It adds no rule about hybrid forms being unable to cast spells. To add to this hybrid forms can in fact speak, don’t lose any of their equipment while shifted and have hands.

Can remove curse cure lycanthropy?

A remove curse spell can rid an afflicted lycanthrope of the curse, but a natural born lycanthrope can be freed of the curse only with a wish. Now it’s clear that it means that an afflicted lycanthrope CAN be rid with the Remove Curse spell, and also with any other curse-removing effect.

Are Paladins immune to lycanthropy?

Paladins aren’t immune, because lycanthropy isn’t a disease. Lycanthropes and lycanthropy are described in the Monster Manual (p. 206): One of the most ancient and feared of all curses, lycanthropy can transform the most civilized humanoid into a ravening beast.

Can Lycanthropes cast spells?

The creature is limited in the actions it can perform by the nature of its new form, and it can’t speak, cast Spells, or take any other action that requires hands or Speech.

Can lycanthropes cast spells?

Can Giants get lycanthropy?

Therianthropes. Often called lycanthropes, these were humans or giants that could transform into an animal or a monster. A being affected by magical items, causing them to turn into a lycanthrope.

Can you cast spells as a lycanthrope?

How big is a lycanthrope?

Wererat

	Wererat, Human Form	Wererat, Dire Rat Form
Size/Type:	Medium Humanoid (Human, Shapechanger)	Small Humanoid (Human, Shapechanger)
Hit Dice:	1d8+1 plus 1d8+2 (12 hp)	1d8+1 plus 1d8+2 (12 hp)
Initiative:	+0	+3
Speed:	30 ft. (6 squares)	40 ft. (8 squares), climb 20 ft.

Can a paladin get lycanthropy?

Paladins aren’t immune, because lycanthropy isn’t a disease. One of the most ancient and feared of all curses, lycanthropy can transform the most civilized humanoid into a ravening beast.

What level is remove curse?

level 28
Remove Curse is a level 28 mage spell that removes all curse-type debuffs from a friendly target player.

Can a natural born lycanthrope control the curse?

A natural born lycanthrope can instinctively control the curse. Despite this inherent mastery, they too feel the pull of the beast within when the moon is fullest. Some individuals see little point in fighting the curse and accept what they are.

What are the characteristics of a good lycanthropy?

Evil lycanthropes hide among normal folk, emerging in animal form at night to spread terror and bloodshed, especially under a full moon. Good lycanthropes are reclusive and uncomfortable around other civilized creatures, often living alone in wilderness areas far from villages and towns.

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Can lycanthropes be controlled by the Moon?

When the moon wanes, the beast within can be controlled once again. Especially if the cursed creature is unaware of its condition, it might not remember the events of its transformation, though those memories often haunt a lycanthrope as bloody dreams. A natural born lycanthrope can instinctively control the curse.