---
title: Dire Wolf
description: A furry, large (9' long), semi-intelligent canine that hunts in packs and dwells in caves, mountains, or forests.
date_pub: 2025-04-06T22:06:19.000-04:00
section: bestiary
subsection: wolves
content_type: feature
short_code: bw01
hd: 4+
---

A furry, large (9' long), semi-intelligent canine that hunts in packs and dwells in caves, mountains, or forests.

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|                 |                     |
| --------------- | ------------------- |
| **Hit Dice**    | 4+2 (20 hp)         |
| **Armor Class** | 13                  |
| **Attacks**     | 1 (+4) @ 2d4 (bite) |
| **Movement**    | 50'                 |
| **Save**        | 12 (2)              |
| **Morale**      | 8                   |
| **Alignment**   | Neutral             |

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-   Can be trained, if captured young, although it's very difficult (at GM's discretion).

### Pack Hunter

+1 to morale when in a pack of 4 or more dire wolves.

-   Bonus lost when 1/2 or more of pack is lost.
