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Giant Octopus

Large · Beast · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

32 (5d10+5)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Stealth +3

Traits

Camouflage

The octopus has advantage on Stealth checks.

Water Breathing

The octopus breathes water and can hold its breath for 1 hour while in air.

Actions

Tentacles

+5 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 2d4+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4+3) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature it is grappled (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends the target is restrained and the octopus can't attack a different target with its tentacles.

Bonus Actions

Ink Cloud

1/day

If underwater, the octopus exudes a cloud of ink in a 20-foot-radius sphere, extending around corners. The area is heavily obscured for 1 minute unless dispersed by a strong current.

About Giant Octopus

Giant Octopus is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 32 hit points (derived from 5d10+5).

GM Tips: Using Giant Octopus

1 tips available

When using Giant Octopus in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 60 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Giant Octopus

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 60 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Giant Octopus?: Giant Octopus has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Giant Octopus?: Giant Octopus is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.