Small beast (animal), unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 3 (1d6)
Speed 5 ft., swim 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +2 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (-3) | 15 (+2) | 11 (+0) | 3 (-4) 7 (-2)* | 10 (+0) 12 (+1)* | 4 (-3) |
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +4
Senses Darkvision 30 Ft., passive Perception 12
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Hold Breath. While out of water, the octopus can hold its breath for 30 minutes.
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: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d1) bludgeoning damage. The target is grappled (escape dc 10) Until this grapple ends, the octopus can’t use its tentacles on another target
- Ink Cloud (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). A 5-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.
DESCRIPTION
An octopus is a small aquatic creature with a bulbous head, eight long tentacles, and a beak-like mouth. It has a soft body that can squeeze through tight spaces, and a pair of large eyes that can see well in the dark. Octopuses come in various colors and patterns, often changing them to blend in with their surroundings. They are highly intelligent and curious animals, capable of solving puzzles, using tools, and communicating with each other through gestures and color changes.
COMBAT
An octopus prefers to avoid combat unless it is threatened or hungry. It uses its tentacles to grapple and squeeze its prey, while biting with its sharp beak. It can also release a cloud of ink to obscure its escape or distract its enemies. An octopus can hold its breath for a long time out of water, but it can only breathe underwater. An octopus is very stealthy and agile underwater, using its camouflage and speed to evade detection and pursuit.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
An octopus lives in warm or temperate waters, usually near the coast or in coral reefs. It makes its home in a den, often a crevice or a discarded shell, where it stores food and objects of interest. An octopus is mostly solitary, but it may interact with other octopuses for mating or social learning. An octopus has a short lifespan, usually less than five years, but it reproduces prolifically. An octopus lays hundreds of eggs in its den, which it guards until they hatch. The young octopuses then disperse and fend for themselves.
ECOLOGY
An octopus is an omnivorous predator that feeds on fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and other aquatic animals. It uses its tentacles to catch and manipulate its food, and its beak to tear it apart. An octopus also scavenges for dead or discarded food, and sometimes raids human fishing nets or traps. An octopus has few natural enemies, but it may be preyed upon by sharks, dolphins, seals, or larger octopuses. An octopus plays an important role in the marine ecosystem, as it controls the population of its prey and provides food for its predators.