Lupus Major

Lupus Major is a wolf summoned via a Beast Master's  Wolf Companion ability, a variant of  Ranger's Companion. Lupus Major is upgraded from  Lupus once the Beast Master reaches level 5, and becomes  Lupus Optumus once the Beast Master reaches level 11.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Bite ()

Damage: 4~10

2d4 + 2⁠Piercing

Bite a target.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Infectious Bite ()

Damage: 4~10

2d4 + 2⁠Necrotic

Bite a target and possibly turn it  Septic.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Lunging Bite ()

Damage: 3~6

1d4 + 2⁠Piercing

Lunge at a target to bite it and possibly knock it  Prone.

 STR Save

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

Because of the  Prey's Scent passive, Beast Master rangers may wish to attack the target marked by  Hunter's Mark for optimal damage.

At higher levels

As the Ranger gains levels, Lupus Major will grow as well until it transforms into Lupus Optumus at level 11:

Level 7

• Lupus Major gains the passive  Exceptional Training, granting it:

 Dash ()

Cover more distance this turn: double your Movement Speed.

 Range: Self

 Disengage: Bonus Action ()

Retreat safely. Moving won't provoke Opportunity Attacks.

 Range: Self

 Help ()

Help an ally in need. Remove  Burning,  Downed,  Ensnared,  Entangled,  Enwebbed, Prone,  Sleeping.

 Range: 1.5 m / 5 ft

Level 8

• Lupus Major has  61 hit points (122 on Explorer difficulty) and 16  Armour Class.