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Werewolf W5 Advancement cheat sheet

Progression loop summary. At-the-table reference for Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition.

Werewolf W5 advancement: earn XP from sessions, spend on Attributes, Skills, Gifts, and Renown.

Advancement loop
  • XP awarded after each session (typically 1-3).
  • Spend on: Attributes (new level × 5 XP), Skills (new level × 3 XP), new Gifts (varies).
  • Renown grows through deeds, not XP purchase.
Common mistakes
  • Gifts unlock at Renown thresholds: buying them requires the story, not just XP.

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