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Winter Wolf

Large · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

13 (natural armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +1 Constitution +2 Intelligence -2 Wisdom +1 Charisma -1

Languages

Common,Giant,Winter Wolf

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Damage Resistances

Monstrosity Resilience

Traits

Heightened Hearing and Smell

The winter wolf's Perception is 20 when perceiving by hearing or smell.

Monstrosity Resilience

The winter wolf is resistant to exhaustion and to the frightened condition.

Pack Tactics

The winter wolf has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the winter wolf's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Snow Camouflage

The winter wolf's Stealth is 18 while in snowy terrain.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 plus 1d8 cold damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6+3) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) cold damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 STR save or be knocked prone.

Cold Breath

Recharge 5–6

The winter wolf exhales a blast of freezing wind in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 DEX save, taking 18 (4d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The winter wolf makes two Bite attacks.

Bonus Actions

Freezing Nose

The winter wolf touches its nose to a creature it can see within 5 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 13 CON save or one of the following parts of its body (the winter wolf's choice) is encased in ice for 1 minute. The target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If the target takes fire damage, it has advantage on the next save it makes to end the effect.
- Body. The target has disadvantage on CON saves and is vulnerable to the first instance of cold damage it takes each turn.
- Head. The target can't breathe or speak.
- Lower Limb. The target's speed is reduced to 0, and it has disadvantage on DEX checks and DEX saves.
- Upper Limb. The target has disadvantage on weapon attack rolls made with that limb.

About Winter Wolf

Winter Wolf is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 76 hit points (derived from None).

Winter Wolf has communication capabilities including Common,Giant,Winter Wolf. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Winter Wolf

3 tips available

When using Winter Wolf in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.
Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Winter Wolf

3 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.
Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Winter Wolf?: Winter Wolf has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Winter Wolf?: Winter Wolf is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Winter Wolf speak?: Winter Wolf can communicate in Common,Giant,Winter Wolf.