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    {
      "actions": [],
      "attack_bonus": 5,
      "damage": [
        {
          "damage_dice": "2d6+3",
          "damage_type": {
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            "name": "Bludgeoning",
            "url": "/api/2014/damage-types/bludgeoning"
          }
        }
      ],
      "desc": "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.",
      "name": "Tentacles"
    },
    {
      "actions": [],
      "damage": [],
      "desc": "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.",
      "name": "Ink Cloud",
      "usage": {
        "rest_types": [
          "short",
          "long"
        ],
        "type": "recharge after rest"
      }
    }
  ],
  "alignment": "unaligned",
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    {
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      "value": 11
    }
  ],
  "challenge_rating": 1,
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  "condition_immunities": [],
  "constitution": 13,
  "damage_immunities": [],
  "damage_resistances": [],
  "damage_vulnerabilities": [],
  "dexterity": 13,
  "forms": [],
  "hit_dice": "8d10",
  "hit_points": 52,
  "hit_points_roll": "8d10+8",
  "image": "/api/images/monsters/giant-octopus.png",
  "index": "giant-octopus",
  "intelligence": 4,
  "languages": "",
  "legendary_actions": [],
  "name": "Giant Octopus",
  "proficiencies": [
    {
      "proficiency": {
        "index": "skill-perception",
        "name": "Skill: Perception",
        "url": "/api/2014/proficiencies/skill-perception"
      },
      "value": 4
    },
    {
      "proficiency": {
        "index": "skill-stealth",
        "name": "Skill: Stealth",
        "url": "/api/2014/proficiencies/skill-stealth"
      },
      "value": 5
    }
  ],
  "proficiency_bonus": 2,
  "reactions": [],
  "senses": {
    "darkvision": "60 ft.",
    "passive_perception": 14
  },
  "size": "Large",
  "special_abilities": [
    {
      "damage": [],
      "desc": "While out of water, the octopus can hold its breath for 1 hour.",
      "name": "Hold Breath"
    },
    {
      "damage": [],
      "desc": "The octopus has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made while underwater.",
      "name": "Underwater Camouflage"
    },
    {
      "damage": [],
      "desc": "The octopus can breathe only underwater.",
      "name": "Water Breathing"
    }
  ],
  "speed": {
    "swim": "60 ft.",
    "walk": "10 ft."
  },
  "strength": 17,
  "type": "beast",
  "updated_at": "2026-04-01T20:35:38.254Z",
  "url": "/api/2014/monsters/giant-octopus",
  "wisdom": 10,
  "xp": 200
}