Giant Octopus

5.5e

large beast, unaligned

Challenge 1 (200 XP)

STR
17 (+3)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
5 (-3)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
4 (-3)

Defense

Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (7d10+7)
Speed 10 ft., swim 60 ft.

Proficiencies & Senses

Skills Perception +2, Stealth +3
Darkvision 60 ft.
Passive Perception 12

Traits

Water Breathing

The monster can breathe only underwater. It can hold its breath for 1 hour outside water.

Actions

Tentacles

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 2d6+3 Slashing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13) from all eight tentacles. While Grappled, the target has the Restrained condition.

Ink Cloud (Reaction)

Trigger: The monster takes damage while underwater. Response: The monster releases ink that fills a 10-foot Cube centered on itself, and the monster 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.

Reference Text

A giant octopus is a large, intelligent beast that dwells in the ocean. It uses its eight tentacles to grapple prey and can release an ink cloud to escape danger.