Rules version
2014
2024
Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD
Giant Octopus 5e Stat Block: AC, HP, CR, and Actions
Giant Octopus is a Large beast with unaligned alignment and Challenge Rating 1 in the 2014 SRD. This stat block includes AC 11, 52 hit points, speeds, traits, and actions.
Giant Octopus
Large,
beast,
unaligned
Armor Class
11 (dex)
Hit Points
52
(8d10+8)
Speed:
Walk 10 ft.,
Swim 60 ft.,
STR
17
(+3)
DEX
13
(+1)
CON
13
(+1)
INT
4
(-3)
WIS
10
(+0)
CHA
4
(-3)
Saving Throws:
—
Skills:
Perception +4
,
Stealth +5
Damage Vulnerabilities:
—
Damage Resistances:
—
Damage Immunities:
—
Condition Immunities:
—
Senses:
darkvision 60 ft.
Passive Perception:
14
Languages: -
CR:
(200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: 2
Related Monster Indexes
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 - 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.