Winter Wolf CR 3 Large monstrosity

"Every monster has a weakness. Most have several attacks first."

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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)   Proficiency Bonus +2

Traits

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 ft. 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.

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Where to meet one

The encounter builder rolls the winter wolf for fights in ❄️ arctic.

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