Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition Breeds

All 3 breeds available in Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition

Last reviewed August 4, 2026

Choose from 3 different breeds in Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition.

Breeds at a glance

Breed	Summary
Homid	Born human, raised among humans. The most common breed, at ease in human society.
Metis	Born of two Garou parents. Rare, marked by a deformity, and often outcast, but raised knowing Garou ways.
Lupus	Born wolf. Deeply attuned to instinct and the wild, a stranger to human society.

3 breeds

Born human, raised among humans. The most common breed, at ease in human society.

Born of two Garou parents. Rare, marked by a deformity, and often outcast, but raised knowing Garou ways.

Born wolf. Deeply attuned to instinct and the wild, a stranger to human society.

All 3 breeds in Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition, with what each one gives your character. Open any breed for its full rules, tips, and FAQ.

homid - Born human, raised among humans. The most common breed, at ease in human society.

metis - Born of two Garou parents. Rare, marked by a deformity, and often outcast, but raised knowing Garou ways.

lupus - Born wolf. Deeply attuned to instinct and the wild, a stranger to human society.