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11Overview22334455The Gristle Wolf is a temporary mount in Crimson Desert and the largest, most dangerous wolf variant players can ride. With a massive 1,743 Health and 280 Attack, the Gristle Wolf is by far the toughest and hardest-hitting wolf-type mount available. It towers over the smaller Swift Wolf, Large Wolf, and Large White Wolf variants, and its raw combat stats rival those of bears and other elite predators in the game.6677Like all predator mounts, the Gristle Wolf is classified as a Fleeting Companion. It cannot be stabled, summoned, or kept after dismounting. Each ride is a one-time experience.8899Base Stats10101111At Level 1, the Gristle Wolf has the following base stats:12121313StatValueHealth1,743Stamina100Attack280Evade60Movement Speed1Attack Speed1Climb Speed Multiplier1Swim Speed Multiplier1Seats11414The Gristle Wolf's 1,743 HP is remarkable for a temporary mount. It exceeds the Black Bear (1,500 HP) and Grizzly Bear (1,500 HP), making it one of the tankiest rideable creatures. Its 280 Attack is second only to the Wyvern (324) among temporary mounts. The 60 Evade is also solid, giving it some ability to avoid incoming hits.15151616How to Obtain17171818Gristle Wolves are rare predators that appear in remote forested areas. Like all predator mounts, they must be beaten into submission. Given the Gristle Wolf's extremely high HP and powerful attacks, subduing one is a serious combat challenge. Players should come prepared with strong weapons, healing items, and ideally fire-based oils or arrows to create stagger windows.19192020The mount prompt window after subduing a Gristle Wolf is tight. Save before engaging one, because failing to mount in time means you wasted the fight and the wolf recovers to full hostility.21212222Combat Capabilities23232424With 280 Attack, the Gristle Wolf is an absolute powerhouse in mounted combat. The rider can use their own weapons on top of the wolf's innate aggression. Charging into enemy camps on a Gristle Wolf can devastate groups of weaker enemies.25252626The wolf's agile flanking maneuvers allow it to dart around larger, slower enemies. Unlike a bear, which fights with brute force, the Gristle Wolf uses coordinated attack patterns alongside the rider.27272828Limitations29293030Temporary only: Cannot be stabled or summoned. Dismounting causes the wolf to turn hostile immediately.Low Stamina: With only 100 Stamina, the Gristle Wolf tires quickly during extended sprints.Difficult to subdue: The Gristle Wolf's 1,743 HP means the subduing fight is long and dangerous. Come prepared.31313232See Also33333434Swift Wolf - The smallest, fastest wolf variantLarge White Wolf - White-furred wolf found in PailuneSilver Fang - The legendary permanent wolf mountMounts - All mounts in Crimson Desert