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 D&D 5e. This stat block includes AC 11, 52 hit points, speeds, traits, and actions.



Giant Octopus

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:
1
(200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: 2

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.


Frequently Asked Questions

What type of creature is the Giant Octopus in D&D 5e?

The Giant Octopus is a Large beast with unaligned alignment in D&D 5th Edition.

What is the Giant Octopus's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

The Giant Octopus has a Challenge Rating (CR) of 1, worth 200 XP.

What are the Giant Octopus's hit points and armor class in D&D 5e?

The Giant Octopus has 52 hit points (8d10+8) and an Armor Class of 11 in D&D 5th Edition.

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