Giant Bog Octopus

Written by Loremaster Aemon

Giant Bog Octopus

Basic Information

Anatomy

Beast (Giant), Bog Octopus:

Ecology and Habitats

The Bog Octopus makes its home in Marsh/Swampland Lakes

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

• Darkvision 60ft, and 
• Passive Perception 16

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Beasts of The Lakes, Pools, Rivers, And Swamps of Kelios

Origin/Ancestry

Beast (Octopus)

Giant Bog Octopus CR: 8 (3900XP)

Huge beast, unaligned

Armor Class: 14 (Natural Armour)

Hit Points: 125 (14D10+70)

Speed: 20 ft , swim: 30 ft

STR

21 +5

DEX

13 +1

CON

20 +5

INT

6 -2

WIS

14 +2

CHA

5 -3

Skills: Perception +9, and Stealth +5.

Senses: Darkvision 60ft, and Passive Perception 16.

Challenge Rating: 8 (3900XP)

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

Multiattack

The Bog Octopus makes three Melee Tentacle Attacks.

Tentacles

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 To Hit, Reach 25ft, One Target. Hit: 18 (3D8+5) Bludgeoning Damage. If the Target is a creature, It is Grappled (Escape DC 18). Until this Grapple ends, the target is Restrained, and the octopus can't use that tentacle on another target, if the Escape Roll is successful a Dexterity Saving Throw DC 16 is needed, if Failed the target is knocked Prone. The Bog Octopus has eight tentacles.

Mud Cloud (Recharges on a D6 Roll of 5-6):

A 30-Foot-Radius Cloud of mud extends all around the octopus if its underwater. The area is heavily obscured for 1 minute, although a significant current can disperse the mud. After releasing the mud, the octopus can use the Dash Action as a Bonus Action.