# [Giant Octopus](3-Mechanics\CLI\bestiary\beast/giant-octopus-xmm.md)
*Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 358*
## Animals
Use these stat blocks to represent the creatures they're named for or other similar creatures. For example, the [Panther](3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/panther-xmm.md) stat block can also represent a mountain lion, while the [Giant Goat](3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/giant-goat-xmm.md) 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.
```statblock
"name": "Giant Octopus (XMM)"
"size": "Large"
"type": "beast"
"alignment": "Unaligned"
"ac": !!int "11"
"hp": !!int "45"
"hit_dice": "7d10 + 7"
"stats":
- !!int "17"
- !!int "13"
- !!int "13"
- !!int "5"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "4"
"speed": "10 ft., swim 60 ft."
"skillsaves":
"Stealth": !!int "5"
"Perception": !!int "4"
"senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14"
"languages": ""
"cr": "1"
"traits":
- "desc": "The octopus can breathe only underwater. It can hold its breath for 1 hour\
\ outside water."
"name": "Water Breathing"
"actions":
- "desc": "Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 10 ft. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) Bludgeoning\
\ damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the [Grappled](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Grappled)\
\ condition (escape DC 13) from all eight tentacles. While [Grappled](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Grappled),\
\ the target has the [Restrained](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Restrained)\
\ condition."
"name": "Tentacles"
"reactions":
- "desc": "Trigger: The octopus takes damage while underwater. _Response:_ The octopus\
\ releases ink that fills a 10-foot [Cube](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/cube-area-of-effect-xphb.md)\
\ centered on itself, and the octopus moves up to its [Swim Speed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/swim-speed-xphb.md).\
\ The [Cube](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/cube-area-of-effect-xphb.md)\
\ is [Heavily Obscured](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/heavily-obscured-xphb.md)\
\ for 1 minute or until a strong current or similar effect disperses the ink."
"name": "Ink Cloud (1/Day)"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/token/giant-octopus-xmm.webp"
```
^statblock
## Environment
underwater