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Octopus

Small · Beast · CR 0 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-3

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 5 ft (1.5 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 2 ft (0.6 m)

Crawl 2 ft (0.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength -3 Dexterity +1 Constitution +0 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Languages

Traits

Hold Breath

While out of water, the octopus can hold its breath for 30 minutes.

Underwater Camouflage

The octopus's Stealth is 18 while underwater.

Water Breathing

The octopus can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Tentacles

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+1 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 11), if it is a Medium or smaller creature. Until this grapple ends, the octopus can't use its Tentacles on another target.

Reactions

Ink Dash

Recharge 6

When a creature the octopus can see deals damage to it, the octopus can release a 5-foot-radius cloud of ink all around itself, if it is underwater. The area is heavily obscured until the end of the octopus's next turn, although a significant current can disperse the ink. Then, the octopus can swim up to its swimming speed. If it does so, it immediately releases any creature it is grappling.

About Octopus

Octopus is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 8 hit points (derived from None).

Octopus has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Octopus

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Octopus

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 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 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 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 Octopus?: Octopus has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Octopus?: Octopus is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Octopus speak?: Octopus can communicate in -.