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Octopus

Small · Beast · CR 0 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

3 (1d6)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-3

DEX

CON

-5

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

-7

Overview

Category Beast

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 10

Proficiency Bonus +2

Initiative Bonus +2

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 12

Saving Throws

Strength -3 Dexterity +2 Constitution +30 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Skills

Perception +2 Stealth +6

Traits

Compression

The octopus can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without expending extra movement to do so.

Water Breathing

The octopus can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Tentacles

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Ink Cloud

1/day

Trigger: A creature ends its turn within 5 feet of the octopus while underwater. Response: The octopus releases ink that fills a 5-foot Cube centered on itself, and the octopus moves up to its Swim Speed. The Cube is Heavily Obscured for 1 minute or until a strong current or similar effect disperses the ink.

About Octopus

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 3 hit points (derived from 1d6).

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.