Wild Shape form · 2024 and 2014 rules
Giant Octopus
Giant Octopus is a CR 1 Large Beast that can swim 60 ft. In the 2024 rules, a Circle of the Moon druid can take it from level 3, and any other druid from level 8. In the 2014 rules, a Circle of the Moon druid can take it from level 4, and any other druid from level 8.
2024 rules · 5.5e
In the 2024 rules, a Circle of the Moon druid can take it from level 3, and any other druid from level 8.
- Armor Class
- 16 (13 + WIS)Circle Forms beats the beast’s 11
- Hit Points
- Your own + 9 temporary3 × level when you transform
- Attacks
- Tentacles +5, 2d6+3The beast’s own bonuses, as printed
With Wisdom 16, at the first level a Moon druid can use it with Circle Forms.
- Armor Class
- 11The beast’s own armor
- Hit Points
- Your own + 8 temporaryYour level when you transform
- Attacks
- Tentacles +5, 2d6+3The beast’s own bonuses, as printed
Temporary hit points grow with your level; everything else stays the same.
Giant Octopus
Large Beast · CR 1
- Swim
- Grappler
- Restrain
- Keen Senses
- Darkvision
Armor Class11
Hit Points45 (7d10+7) A druid never takes this pool in the 2024 rules: Wild Shape gives temporary hit points instead.
Speed10 ft, Swim 60 ft
- STR17+3
- DEX13+1
- CON13+1
You keep your own Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma, and your skill and saving throw proficiencies.
SensesDarkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
SkillsPerception +4, Stealth +5
Traits
Water Breathing. The octopus can breathe only underwater. It can hold its breath for 1 hour outside water.
Actions
Tentacles
Melee attack: d20 +5 · Reach 10 ft.
Damage: 2d6+3 Bludgeoning (average 10)
On hit: If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13) from all eight tentacles. While Grappled, the target has the Restrained condition.
Ink Cloud (1/Day, Reaction). Trigger: The octopus takes damage while underwater. Response: The octopus releases ink that fills a 10-foot Cube centered on itself, and the octopus moves up to its Swim Speed. The Cube is Heavily Obscured for 1 minute or until a strong current or similar effect disperses the ink.
2014 rules · 5e
In the 2014 rules, a Circle of the Moon druid can take it from level 4, and any other druid from level 8. In the 2014 rules swimming forms open up at level 4, whatever the Circle.
- Armor Class
- 11The beast’s own armor
- Hit Points
- 52 (8d10+8)The beast’s pool. At 0 you change back, and leftover damage carries to your own
- Attacks
- Tentacles +5, 2d6+3The beast’s own bonuses, as printed
In the 2014 rules the beast’s Armor Class and hit points are the same for every Circle.
Giant Octopus
Large Beast · CR 1
- Swim
- Stealthy
- Grappler
- Restrain
- Keen Senses
- Darkvision
Armor Class11
Hit Points52 (8d10+8) In the 2014 rules this pool is yours while transformed.
Speed10 ft, Swim 60 ft
- STR17+3
- DEX13+1
- CON13+1
You keep your own Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma, and your skill and saving throw proficiencies.
SensesDarkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
SkillsPerception +4, Stealth +5
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 attack: d20 +5 · Reach 15 ft.
Damage: 2d6+3 Bludgeoning (average 10)
On hit: 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.
Stat blocks from SRD 5.2.1 and SRD 5.1 (CC BY 4.0), with the official 2014 errata where it applies. Circle of the Moon rules are summarized from the Player’s Handbook. Armor Class and hit points are worked out by the same rules engine as the Beastform app.