Dire Wolf

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dire wolves have a tough hide that provides them with protection during combat (i.e. natural armor). A dire wolf can bite with its mouth to attack. ^{[1] [2]}

Additional Information

Social Structure

Dire wolves attack as a pack to take down prey. ^{[1] [2]}

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Dire wolves have keen hearing and a keen sense of smell. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ^Monster Manual - 5e (2014), p.321.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.123.

Contents

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Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Dire Wolf

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 37 ( 5d10 + 10 )

Speed 50 ft.

STR

17 +3

DEX

15 +2

CON

15 +2

INT

3 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

7 -2

Skills Perception +3 , Stealth +4

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages —

Challenge 1 (200 XP)

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 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 ( 2d6 + 3 ) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Suggested Terrain forest, hills

Sources Monster Manual - 5e , D&D Basic Rules