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Lycanthrope, Wereotter

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Good

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

44 (8d8 +8)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Good

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common (can't speak in otter form)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

nonmagic bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing attacks not made with silvered weapons

Traits

Hold Breath

Can hold its breath for 10 min.

Keen Hearing and Smell

Advantage on Wis (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Bonus Actions

Change Shape

Transforms into a Med otter-humanoid hybrid or into Large otter or back into true form: Humanoid. Stats other than size are same in each form. Items worn/ carried not transformed. Reverts to its true form if it dies.

About Lycanthrope, Wereotter

Lycanthrope, Wereotter is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d8 +8).

Lycanthrope, Wereotter has communication capabilities including Common (can't speak in otter form). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Lycanthrope, Wereotter

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When using Lycanthrope, Wereotter in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Lycanthrope, Wereotter

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When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Lycanthrope, Wereotter?: Lycanthrope, Wereotter has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Lycanthrope, Wereotter?: Lycanthrope, Wereotter is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lycanthrope, Wereotter speak?: Lycanthrope, Wereotter can communicate in Common (can't speak in otter form).