Order of the Lycan 5e

Blood hunters who embrace controlled lycanthropy, transforming into powerful hybrid forms with natural weapons and regeneration.

Part of the Blood Hunter class

At a Glance

Parent Class

Blood Hunter

Subclass Level

3rd level

Source

Critical Role

Focus

Controlled lycanthropy transformation for melee power and regeneration

Feature	Level	Description
Heightened Senses	3rd	Advantage on Perception checks using hearing or smell.
Hybrid Transformation	3rd	As bonus action, transform for 1 hour or until ended. Gain claws (1d6+STR), bonus unarmed strikes, advantage on STR checks/saves, +1 AC.
Bloodlust	3rd	When damaged in hybrid form below half HP, make WIS save or attack nearest creature. Becomes easier to control with level.
Stalker's Prowess	7th	Climb speed, 10ft extra movement, standing from prone costs 5ft.
Advanced Transformation	11th	Regenerate HP at start of turn in hybrid form if above 0 HP and not touching silver.
Brand of the Voracious	15th	Branded creature takes extra damage when you have advantage.
Hybrid Mastery	18th	+2 AC in hybrid form, regenerate even at 0 HP (still make death saves).

Common Mistake

Underestimating Bloodlust - it can turn you against allies at low HP

Common Mistake

Forgetting the claws are your primary weapons, not regular weapons

Common Mistake

Not leveraging advantage on STR checks for grappling

DM Tip

Bloodlust creates dramatic roleplay moments - embrace them

DM Tip

Silver weapons bypass regeneration - save them for Lycans

DM Tip

The transformation is powerful but requires control - good character arc material