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“Discover the chilling secrets of the majestic Winter Wolf – Nature’s frozen fury unleashed!”
Appearance: The Winter Wolf stands as a majestic beast, its massive frame covered in a dense fur of purest white, shimmering like freshly fallen snow under the moonlight. Its piercing blue eyes, glinting with intelligence, seem to hold the essence of the icy tundra it calls home. Each powerful muscle is honed for agility and strength, while sharp claws and teeth gleam with an otherworldly frost.
Behavior: A creature of both cunning and primal instinct, the Winter Wolf moves with a grace that belies its size. It is a master of stealth, blending seamlessly with the snow-covered landscape as it stalks its prey. Despite its solitary nature, it is not uncommon to see them gather in small packs, united by a fierce loyalty to one another and a shared thirst for the hunt.
Habitat: The domain of the Winter Wolf lies in the frozen heart of the wilderness, where the bitter winds howl through ancient pine forests and the ground is eternally cloaked in a blanket of snow and ice. Amongst the towering peaks and icy valleys, they carve out territories, claiming dominion over vast stretches of unforgiving terrain.
Modus Operandi: With silent footsteps, the Winter Wolf hunts its quarry, utilizing its keen senses to track even the faintest scent across the frozen landscape. When the moment is right, it strikes with ruthless efficiency, swift and deadly as a winter storm. Its prey is taken down with precision, often frozen in shock by the sudden appearance of the elusive predator.
Motivation: Driven by primal instincts and the unyielding call of the wild, the Winter Wolf is a creature of survival above all else. It hunts not out of malice, but out of necessity, seeking sustenance in the harsh embrace of the frozen wilderness. Yet, there lies a deeper intelligence behind those icy eyes, a cunning that hints at a greater purpose hidden within the depths of its ancient soul.
Winter Wolf 5e
Winter Wolf Pathfinder
Winter Wolf
Large monstrosity, neutral evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20)
Speed 50 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (+4) | 14 (+2) | 15 (+2) | 7 (-2) | 12 (+1) | 10 (+0) |
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages understands Common and Giant but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Keen Hearing and Smell. The winter wolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Pack Tactics. The winter 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 winter wolf has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.
Magic Resistance. The winter wolf has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) cold damage.
Icy Breath (Recharge 5-6). The winter wolf exhales a blast of freezing wind in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Reactions
Frost Shield. When the winter wolf is hit by a melee attack, it can use its reaction to shroud itself in icy frost, granting it resistance to the triggering attack’s damage type until the start of its next turn.
Legendary Actions
The winter wolf can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The winter wolf regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Move. The winter wolf moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Chilling Howl (Costs 2 Actions). The winter wolf unleashes a bone-chilling howl. Each creature of the wolf’s choice within 30 feet of it that can hear it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of the wolf’s next turn.
Frostbite (Costs 2 Actions). The winter wolf makes one Bite attack.
Description:
The Winter Wolf is a fearsome predator that prowls the icy tundra, its fur blending seamlessly with the snow as it hunts its prey with deadly precision. Intelligent and cunning, these creatures often hunt in packs, using their keen senses and icy breath to overcome even the hardiest of adventurers. Legends tell of ancient Winter Wolves that command entire armies of their lesser kin, leading them in a never-ending quest to expand their territory and spread fear throughout the frozen wilderness.
Winter Wolf
This bear-sized wolf has white fur and a rime of frost around its muzzle. Its eyes are pale blue, almost white in color.
Winter wolves are larger, smarter, more ferocious variants of worgs with white fur and a deadly breath weapon.
A typical winter wolf is 8 feet long, stands 4-1/2 feet tall at the shoulder, and weighs about 450 pounds. Winter wolves will often ally themselves with frost giants, hill giants, and other large humanoids, serving entire tribes of giants as both scouts and guards.
| Winter Wolf CR 5 |
| XP 1,600 NE Large magical beast (cold) Init +5; Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +11 |
| DEFENSE |
| AC 17, touch 10, flat-footed 16 (+1 Dexterity, +7 natural, 1 size) hp 57 (6d10+24) Fort +9, Ref +6, Will +3 Immune cold Weaknesses vulnerability to fire |
| OFFENSE |
| Speed 50 ft. Melee bite +10 (1d8+7 plus 1d6 cold and trip) Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft. Special Attacks breath weapon (every 1d4 rounds, 15-ft. cone, 6d6 cold damage, Reflex half DC 17) |
| STATISTICS |
| Strength 20, Dexterity 13, Constitution 18, Intelligence 9, Wisdom 13, Charisma 10 Base Atk +6; CMB +12; CMD 23 (27 vs. trip) Feats Improved Initiative, Run, Skill Focus (Perception) Skills Perception +11, Stealth +4 (+10 in snow), Survival +5; Racial Modifiers +2 Perception, +2 Stealth (+8 in snow), +2 Survival Languages Common, Giant |
| ECOLOGY |
| Environment cold forests and plains Organization solitary, pair, or pack (6-11) Treasure standard |