Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5e

Rage Against the Dying Light

Rage against the dying light. Track your Renown, wield your Gifts, and fight the Wyrm's corruption. The spirits watch. The Garou remember.

What is Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5e?

Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition is a tabletop RPG where you play as Garou—werewolves fighting against the corruption of the Wyrm. As warriors of Gaia, you balance your human side with your wolf nature, tracking Renown, wielding Gifts, and maintaining your connection to the spirit world.

How Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5e Works

Character creation in Werewolf 5e starts with choosing your Breed—Homid (born human), Metis (born from two Garou), or Lupus (born wolf). Next, choose your Auspice based on the moon phase when you first changed: Ahroun (Full Moon, warriors), Galliard (Gibbous Moon, storytellers), Philodox (Half Moon, judges), Ragabash (Crescent Moon, tricksters), or Theurge (New Moon, spiritual guides).

Key Game Mechanics

5 Auspices: Ahroun, Galliard, Philodox, Ragabash, Theurge

3 Breeds: Homid (human-born), Metis (Garou-born), Lupus (wolf-born)

Renown system: Glory (combat), Honor (tradition), Wisdom (spirit)

5 Forms: Homid, Glabro, Crinos, Hispo, Lupus

Gift system: Auspice-based powers

Rage mechanics: Fuels transformations and combat

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