Winter Wolf

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Description

The arctic-dwelling winter wolf is as large as a dire wolf but has snow-white fur and pale blue eyes. Frost giants use these evil creatures as guards and hunting companions, putting the wolves’ deadly breath weapon to use against their foes. Winter wolves communicate with one another using growls and barks, but they speak Common and Giant well enough to follow simple conversations. ^{[1] [2]}

Basic Information

Anatomy

The arctic-dwelling winter wolf is as large as a dire wolf but has snow-white fur and pale blue eyes. Winter wolves have a tough hide that provides them with protection during combat (i.e. natural armor). A winter wolf can bite with its mouth as an attack.^[1][2]

Ecology and Habitats

Winter wolves are camouflaged in the snow. They also have resistance to cold.^[1][2]

Additional Information

Social Structure

Winter wolves attack as a pack to take down prey.^[1][2]

Domestication

Frost giants use these evil creatures as guards and hunting companions, putting the wolves’ deadly breath weapon to use against their foes.^[1]

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Winter wolves have keen hearing and a keen sense of smell.^[1][2]

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Winter wolves communicate with one another using growls and barks, but they speak Common and Giant well enough to follow simple conversations.^[1][2]

References

1. ^Monster Manual (5e) (2014), p.340.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.159.

Contents

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Stat Block

See below^[1][2]

Winter Wolf

Large monstrosity, neutral evil

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 75 ( 10d10 + 20 )

Speed 50 ft.

STR

18 +4

DEX

13 +1

CON

14 +2

INT

7 -2

WIS

12 +1

CHA

8 -1

Skills Perception +5 , Stealth +3

Damage Immunities cold

Senses passive Perception 15

Languages Common, Giant, Winter Wolf

Challenge 3 (700 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.

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

Actions

Bite. 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 ). 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.

Suggested Terrain arctic

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