Dungeons & Dragons Wererat Miniature

 This is a highly detailed miniature of a Wererat from Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual.

This model was created by MZ4250 who makes amazingly accurate models of the Monster Manual creatures and provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a Wererat is a type of lycanthrope, a creature capable of transforming between a humanoid and a rat form. They are cursed beings, afflicted with the lycanthropy curse, which grants them their shape-shifting abilities. Wererats typically inhabit urban areas, sewers, and underground tunnels, often forming secretive societies known as "clans" or "packs."

In their humanoid form, wererats appear much like any other humanoid, but they may possess certain rat-like features such as pointed ears, sharp teeth, or a wiry frame. However, when they transform into their rat form, they take on the appearance of a large, menacing rat with heightened agility, strength, and senses.

Wererats are known for their cunning and stealth, making them formidable adversaries in combat. They often use their rat form to sneak into places unnoticed or to escape pursuit. Additionally, they possess keen senses, particularly in their rat form, allowing them to detect threats or prey from a distance.

One of the most feared aspects of wererats is their ability to spread the curse of lycanthropy through a bite or scratch. Those infected with lycanthropy may eventually transform into wererats themselves under the light of a full moon, unless they find a cure for the affliction.

In D&D lore, wererats are often depicted as members of criminal organizations or as scavengers living on the fringes of society. They may serve as minions to more powerful creatures or as independent threats in their own right. Some wererats may even form alliances with other lycanthropes, such as werewolves or werebears, to further their goals or protect their territories.

Encounters with wererats in D&D campaigns can range from tense stealth missions in urban environments to desperate battles against swarms of rat-like creatures. Their dual nature as both cunning humanoids and vicious beasts adds an element of unpredictability to any encounter, making them a memorable and challenging foe for adventurers to face.