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Winter Wolf

Large · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Neutral Evil

Source. 5e 2014 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

Skills

Perception +5 Stealth +3

Languages

Common, Giant, Winter Wolf

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Environments

Arctic or Tundra

Traits

Keen Hearing and Smell

The wolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

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 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Snow Camouflage

The wolf has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Cold Breath

Recharge 5–6 Cost 1

The wolf exhales a blast of freezing wind in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

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, Winter Wolf. 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, Winter Wolf.