Werewolf ( Skyrim ) Werewolves are the most commonly known type of lycanthrope found in Tamriel , where they can be found in every province . Werewolves are individuals who assume wolf - like characteristics during the full moon ( or in some cases , at will ) . While first appearing in , werewolves are featured more prominently in . Werewolves also appear in . The Dragonborn may become one by completing The Companions quests and attending a ritual which involves drinking the blood of Aela the Huntress while she is in Beast Form . From this point onwards , those carrying the gift ( or curse , depending on whom one is talking to ) , will be able to change into a Werewolf once a day , which causes people nearby to retreat and yield or attack . The Dragonborn will also get a bounty if the transformation is witnessed by a citizen . Members of the Dark Brotherhood , Thieves Guild / Nightingales , Stormcloaks , or Imperial Legion will not attack the Dragonborn in either humanoid or Werewolf form after joining . Abilities . Werewolf - Mode affecting skills , perks , spells and abilities : Becoming a Werewolf . In , the only way to become a Werewolf is to complete the quest line for the Companions of Jorrvaskr in Whiterun , up until the quest " The Silver Hand . " Within the Companions exists the Circle , an inner sub - faction . After some time , Skjor will lead the Dragonborn to The Underforge . There he will offer the opportunity to drink the blood of Aela the Huntress when she is in Werewolf form , and become a Werewolf . Beast Form lasts approximately two and a half minutes , with only one use per day . Unlike in " Morrowind " , one does not change into a Werewolf at a set time , as it is a power . To be able to stay in Werewolf mode for a prolonged period of time , one must " Feed " off fallen human NPCs , which adds 30 seconds to the current time per feeding , as well as healing the Dragonborn . With " Dawnguard " installed , the Dragonborn can choose a perk that allows them to feed on almost any fallen opponent , although it only prolongs the duration for half of what feeding off of humanoid opponents gives . Once returned to normal form , all items will have been unequipped and the Dragonborn will have to wait twenty - four hours to be able to use Beast Form again . If the Dragonborn has obtained the Ring of Hircine , equipping it will allow the use of a separate power , " Ring of Hircine , " which is identical to Beast Form and offers all the same benefits . The only difference is that it is not limited to once - a - day use , it is made available any time the Dragonborn equips the ring . Followers will not react to the Dragonborn ' s transformation . Due to the restrictions placed on Werewolves interacting with objects and NPCs , one will not be able to interact with a follower while transformed ( on Xbox 360 , one can bypass this by using Kinect commands ) . A follower will become hostile if hit while the character is in Beast Form , even if they are a companion . Eorlund Gray - Mane will defend the Dragonborn if they transform publicly in Whiterun . Wild wolves become non - hostile when one is in Beast Form , but wild Werewolves , added on by " Dawnguard " , will still attack . The Dragonborn can be killed while transforming , if facing a powerful enough foe . Skill tree . Werewolf . The Werewolf skill tree includes eight perks . ( expansion only )