Giant Octopus CR 1 Large beast

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Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 11 Hit Points 52 (8d10 + 8) Speed 10 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR 17 (+3)
DEX 13 (+1)
CON 13 (+1)
INT 4 (−3)
WIS 10 (+0)
CHA 4 (−3)

Skills Perception +4, Stealth +5

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages —

Challenge 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 (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). 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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