In short, the most common powers and abilities of modern werewolves are the ability to transform into a wolf, superhuman strength, speed, and agility, the ability to quickly heal their wounds, immortality, resistance to normal weapons, and finally a contagious bite that transforms victims into werewolves.

But what are these powerful shapeshifting humans capable of? Read on as we delve into the fascinating world of the werewolf, examining their abilities, their weaknesses, and what triggers that fearsome transformation.

What makes a werewolf powerful? Werewolves possess several characteristics and abilities that make them powerful creatures: Enhanced Supernatural Strength: Werewolves have much greater strength than humans, making them physically strong both in their transformed and human forms.

Werewolves can run fast. They cap out around 35 mph – 40 mph, like a greyhound, but they sound like an elephant clomping away. It’s the size and density. As for human mode, they can run a mile in less than 5 minutes, but usually don’t show off to keep their cover. A werewolf has amazing reflexes and balance for such a hulking monster.

Werewolves really do heal very quickly. In fact, besides their most unstoppable size and sheer strength, this is one trait of the werewolf that does make them so powerful. Minor wounds barely even have a chance to show before they are all healed.