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Giant Octopus

Large Beast, Unaligned

Armor Class 11 (dex)

Hit Points 52 (8d10 + 8)

Speed 10 ft., swim 60 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
() () () () () ()
Skills
,
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive perception 14
Challenge
1 (200 XP)

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

Melee Weapon Attack: to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: . 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.
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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Monster Loot: Out of the Abyss adds Loot to this creature. View

Monster Loot: Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk adds Loot to this creature. View

Monster Loot: Princes of the Apocalypse adds Loot to this creature. View

Monster Loot: Tyranny of Dragons adds Loot to this creature. View

Official miniatures

Pre-painted minis of this creature, catalogued from minisgallery.com.

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