Summon Dire Wolf

Summon Dire Wolf is a Druid skill in Diablo II. It is a more powerful variant of Summon Spirit Wolf.

Lore
''This blessing from Nature imparts to the Druid the ability to summon several great wolves. Though the wolf is already fierce in combat, its savagery becomes greatly inflamed as it consumes the corpses of fallen foes. ''

Synergies
Dire Wolves grant increased Life to other beasts.
 * Gives synergy to:
 * Raven: +12% Damage per Level
 * Summon Spirit Wolf: +15% Life per Level
 * Summon Grizzly: +15% Life per Level
 * Receives synergy from:
 * Summon Spirit Wolf: +25% Attack Rating per Level
 * Summon Spirit Wolf: +10% Defense per Level
 * Summon Grizzly: +10% Damage per Level

Dire Wolves are a clear replacement for the Spirit Wolves, with increased damage and the ability to consume dead bodies for even more power.

At Level 1, the Druid receives one Dire Wolf, which has 345 Health, and inflicts 8-13 points of damage with each bite. While only three may be summoned, they are much more durable than spirit wolves. Dire Wolves can be effective when paired with other Beasts and Heart of Wolverine. Oak Sage can be used instead, but seems to be less useful, as killed beasts can be quickly re-summoned.

Unlike Spirits and Vines, all Beasts can be summoned at the same time.