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Progression & tracking

Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition XP & advancement guide

Track growth over time. This guide covers the basics of advancement in Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition and gives you a simple workflow to keep progression consistent.

Quick workflow

  1. After sessions: record XP gained (and why).
  2. Spend XP intentionally: prioritize the options that matter to your concept.
  3. Keep a history so your table can review progression when needed.

Context: how Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition plays

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).

Character creation
Start from concept to sheet.
Glossary
Look up terms used in progression rules.

Track progression in one place

Save your character, keep notes, and maintain a clean history as your campaign evolves.