Octopus
Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 365, Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 353. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)
Animals
Use these stat blocks to represent the creatures they’re named for or other similar creatures. For example, the Panther stat block can also represent a mountain lion, while the Giant Goat stat block might represent a buffalo. Any of these stat blocks might also serve as fantastical animals with distinctive names and cosmetic details unique to your D&D adventures.
"name": "Octopus (XMM)"
"size": "Small"
"type": "beast"
"alignment": "Unaligned"
"ac": !!int "12"
"hp": !!int "3"
"hit_dice": "1d6"
"modifier": !!int "2"
"stats":
- !!int "4"
- !!int "15"
- !!int "11"
- !!int "3"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "4"
"speed": "5 ft., swim 30 ft."
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Perception](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#perception)"
"desc": "+2"
- "name": "[Stealth](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#stealth)"
"desc": "+6"
"senses": "[Darkvision](../../../Compendium/rules/senses#darkvision) 30 ft., passive Perception\
\ 12"
"languages": ""
"cr": "0"
"traits":
- "desc": "The octopus can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without expending\
\ extra movement to do so."
"name": "Compression"
- "desc": "The octopus can breathe only underwater."
"name": "Water Breathing"
"actions":
- "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +4, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 1 Bludgeoning damage."
"name": "Tentacles"
"reactions":
- "desc": "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](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/cube-area-of-effect-xphb)\
\ centered on itself, and the octopus moves up to its [Swim Speed](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/swim-speed-xphb).\
\ The [Cube](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/cube-area-of-effect-xphb) is\
\ [Heavily Obscured](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/heavily-obscured-xphb)\
\ for 1 minute or until a strong current or similar effect disperses the ink."
"name": "Ink Cloud (1/Day)"
"source":
- "XMM"
- "XPHB"
"image": "Compendium/bestiary/beast/token/octopus-xmm.webp"
