Jackalwere

D&D 2024 monster: Jackalwere. Source: Monster Manual (2025). challenge rating 1/2, creature type Fiend, Small size, speed 40 ft. Jackalwere Shape-Shifting Trickster of the Wilds Habitat: Desert, Grassland Treasure: Random Magic Items - Implements Indistinguishable from jackals in their natural form, jackalweres shape-shift to deceive others. These shape-shifters can take three forms: a jackal, a human, or a monstrous hybrid of the two. Jackalweres are easily mistaken for werewolves, but jackalweres aren't supernaturally afflicted-their jackal forms are their natural state. Jackalweres also possess magical gazes capable of putting foes to sleep, allowing jackalweres to play their tricks unimpeded or get the upper hand over threats. Jackalweres dwell in inhospitable wildernesses and pride themselves on their cleverness. They take offense at those who travel through their lands without leaving a gift of treasure or fresh game. Roll on or choose a result from the Jackalwere Tricks table to inspire how a jackalwere repays such slights. 1 Guiding them into wildernesses, then abandoning them. 2 Mapping a shortcut through a monster's lair. 3 Putting them to sleep, then stealing mounts or supplies. 4 Sharing the location of hidden treasure, which turns out to be sunlight on sand or water. Jackalwere Tricks Fiend Small 40 ft.