Werewolf

Werewolves are the protagonist supernatural species of half-wolves within the world of Teen Wolf.

Psychological Characteristics
Observed psychological characteristics of the werewolves of Teen Wolf include:


 * Increased risk taking


 * Aberrant social behavior


 * Homicidal tendencies


 * Increased sexual desire


 * Rebelliousness and distrust of authority


 * Animal-like mannerisms such as growling

Note: Most of the psychological symptoms listed come from observations of Beta type subjects. The Alpha type is more elusive and apparently the more violent of the two.

Species
There are two* known types of werewolves in the Teen Wolf mythology:

Alpha – An Alpha is the strongest, most powerful and so far the most lethal variety of Werewolf.

An Alpha is the type of werewolf that bit Scott.

Laura Hale was an Alpha and appeared to be completely wolf-like when transformed. The only other Alpha seen so far has also been beast-like when transformed. Like a wolf, it runs on all fours but unlike the animal it has glowing red eyes, a short snout and larger teeth. It is stated by Derek that alphas can become stronger if they are part of a pack.

Peter Hale says he's "become an Alpha" by "taking that" from his niece Laura.

Beta – Scott and Derek are Betas. Betas can be born like Derek or made with a bite from an Alpha as was the case with Scott.

Beta transformations are less complete than the Alphas in that they retain a mostly human appearance but grow fangs and claws. We have seen involuntary Beta transformations triggered by strong emotions. Pain can reverse the transformation.

Bitten Betas (as opposed to born werewolves) have a mental link with their creators and can be “called” against their will and sometimes without their knowledge. During the episode Night School a known Alpha seemed to force a Beta (Scott) to transform. It is unclear if this was a previously unknown power of Alpha over their progeny or simply a result of the Beta subject's heightened emotions. Derek states in Lunatic that a bitten werewolf might reverse their lycanthropy if it kills its sire but admits this is hearsay and he doesn't know if it is true.


 * Creator/Writer Jeff Davis says there is a third type. He calls them "Omegas" and says they are "the lone wolf, that's the one without a pack and they're each different." The Omega type has not yet been explained within the show itself.

Powers & Abilities
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■ Enhanced Strength

■ Enhaced Speed

■ Enhaced Agility

■ Accelerated Healing

■ Heightened Senses of smell, sight and hearing.

■ Limited Telepathy among pack members

Known Werewolves
Scott McCall - Bitten by Alpha (Beta)

Derek Hale - Born werewolf (Beta)

Lauren Hale - Born werewolf (Alpha Deceased)

Peter Hale - Born werewolf (Alpha)

Weakness
■ Wolfsbane - So far the Observed Effects of Wolfsbane include the power to hold an Alpha, Laura Hale, in full wolf form after death. It made Scott short of breath and seemingly caused a partial transformation. A wolfsbane tipped bullet poisoined and almost killed Derek.