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Winter Wolf

Large · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Neutral Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

13 (natural armor)

75 (10d10 + 20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral 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 15

Saving Throws

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

Skills

Perception +5 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

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

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. 11 (2d6 + 4) Piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.

Cold Breath

Recharge 5–6 Cost 1

Constitution Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in a 15-foot Cone. Failure: 18 (4d8) Cold damage. Success: Half damage.

About Winter Wolf

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d10 + 20).

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

GM Tips: Using Winter Wolf

2 tips available

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

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

2 strategies available

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

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.