Octopus

The octopus is a Small beast of challenge rating 0 in the fifth-edition System Reference Document.

SRD 5.1 (2014)

Octopus

Size and type
Small beast
Challenge
0 (10 XP)
Armour class
12
Hit points
3 (1d6)
Speed
5 ft, swim 30 ft
Skills
Perception +2, Stealth +4
Senses
darkvision 30 ft, passive perception 12
STR4-3
DEX15+2
CON11+0
INT3-4
WIS10+0
CHA4-3

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

Underwater Camouflage. The octopus has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made while underwater.

Water Breathing. The octopus can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 10). Until this grapple ends, the octopus can’t use its tentacles on another target.

Ink Cloud (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). A 5-- foot-radius cloud of ink extends all around the octopus if it is underwater. The area is heavily obscured for 1 minute, although a significant current can disperse the ink. After releasing the ink, the octopus can use the Dash action as a bonus action.

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SRD 5.2.1 (2024)

Octopus

Size and type
Small beast
Challenge
0 (10 XP)
Armour class
12
Hit points
3 (1d6)
Speed
5 ft, swim 30 ft
Skills
Perception +2, Stealth +6
Senses
darkvision 30 ft, passive perception 12
STR4-3
DEX15+2
CON11+0
INT3-4
WIS10+0
CHA4-3

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. 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.

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