Octopus

SRD 5.2.1 (2024 rules)

Octopus

Small Beast, Unaligned

Armor Class12

Initiative+2 (12)

Hit Points3 (1d6)

Speed5 ft., Swim 30 ft.

STR4 (-3)Save -3

DEX15 (+2)Save +2

CON11 (+0)Save +0

INT3 (-4)Save -4

WIS10 (+0)Save +0

CHA4 (-3)Save -3

SkillsPerception +2, Stealth +6

SensesDarkvision 30 ft.; Passive Perception 12

LanguagesNone

Challenge0 (XP 10; PB +2)

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. 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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