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CR 1 (200 XP), Large beast, Unaligned
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages None
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.
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 save or be knocked prone.
How hard a fight? Against a party of four, a single dire wolf is medium at level 1 and easy at level 2, and barely a challenge from level 3. Add allies or more foes in the encounter generator.
Where you'll find it: forests, arctic wastes and grasslands.
Story hooks
Similar creatures: Ape, Badger, Bat, Black Bear, Boar, Brown Bear, Camel, Cat.
D&D 5e, 2014 rules. Includes material from the System Reference Document 5.1 by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Fantasy Portal is unofficial Fan Content, not approved or endorsed by Wizards.