If you tame more than one dire wolf,you can use their pack skill.You have to ride on your best dire wolf then use the skill.It is called Pack Leader for the leader and Pack Mate for the other dire wolves.

No saddle needed.

12 good ones = death to all the Server

Getting a TLC patch in March 2018 to add howl that will initiate the pack bonus for 5 minutes, will be able to sniff out players or creatures with less than 50% health, and will be able to detect explorer notes.

Once tamed you don’t have to worry about getting meat and hide