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Wolf Spirit Swarm

Large · Undead · CR 6 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

16 (natural armor)

97 (15d10+15)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Fly 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Hover Yes

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity +6

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +6

Languages

understands Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Damage Resistances

necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, slashing

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Speed Over Snow

A swarm of wolf spirits is not affected by difficult terrain caused by snowy or icy conditions.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4 cold damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) cold damage. The target is also knocked prone if the attack scored a critical hit.

Chilling Howl

As a bonus action on its first turn of combat, the wolf spirit swarm howls, emitting an unnatural and eerie cacophony that chills the blood. All creatures within 300 feet that hear the howl must make a successful DC 12 Charisma saving throw or be frightened until the start of the swarm's next turn.

Icy Doom

Recharge 5–6

All creatures within 5 feet of the wolf spirit swarm take 22 (4d10) cold damage, or half damage with a successful DC 14 Constitution saving throw. Those that fail the saving throw also gain one level of exhaustion and become frightened until the start of the swarm's next turn.

Multiattack

A wolf spirit swarm uses icy doom, if it's available, and makes 3 bite attacks.

About Wolf Spirit Swarm

Wolf Spirit Swarm is a large undead with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 97 hit points (derived from 15d10+15).

Wolf Spirit Swarm has communication capabilities including understands Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Wolf Spirit Swarm

2 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
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.

Player Guide: Facing Wolf Spirit Swarm

2 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Wolf Spirit Swarm?: Wolf Spirit Swarm has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Wolf Spirit Swarm?: Wolf Spirit Swarm is a Large Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Wolf Spirit Swarm speak?: Wolf Spirit Swarm can communicate in understands Common.