Giant Octopus

• AC: 11
• Alignment: Unaligned
• CHA: 4
• CON: 13
• Challenge Rating: 1
• DEX: 13
• HP: 52 (8d10+8)
• INT: 4
• Passive Perception: 14
• Roll 0: Tentacles 1d20 + 5 2d6+3
• STR: 17
• Senses: Darkvision 60 Ft.
• Size: Large
• Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +5
• Speed: 10 ft., swim 60 ft.
• Type: beast
• WIS: 10

Traits

Hold Breath: While out of water, the octopus can hold its breath for 1 hour.

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: +5 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the octopus can't use its tentacles on another target.

Ink Cloud (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest): A 20-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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The SendingStone review

The Giant Octopus in D&D is a formidable creature with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has an AC of 11 and a CON of 13, making it a resilient opponent. With its tentacles, it can deal 2d6+3 damage, and has a DEX of 13, allowing it to move quickly and dodge attacks. However, its INT and CHA scores are both low, indicating that it lacks intelligence and charisma.

Overall, the Giant Octopus is a solid enemy for low level parties, offering a decent challenge without being too overwhelming. Its high HP and decent damage output make it a formidable opponent, but its lack of mental abilities means it can be outsmarted and avoided with clever tactics.

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