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Dire Wolf

Large · Beast · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

14 (natural armor)

22 (3d10 + 6)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Animals

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +2 Constitution +2 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Skills

Perception +5 Stealth +4

Traits

Pack Tactics

The wolf has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the wolf's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn't have the Incapacitated condition.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+3 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 8 (1d10 + 3) Piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.

About Dire Wolf

Dire Wolf is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 3d10 + 6).

GM Tips: Using Dire Wolf

1 tips available

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

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 Dire Wolf

1 strategies available

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

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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Dire Wolf?: Dire Wolf has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Dire Wolf?: Dire Wolf is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.