Octopus, Giant

Giant, eight-armed cephalopods. Lurk in coastal waters, close to settlements.

AC7 [12], HD8 (36hp),
Att 8 × tentacle (1d3 + constriction), 1 × bite (1d6), THACO 12 [+7],
MV 90’ (30’), SV D10 W11 P12 B13 S14 (4),
ML 7, AL Neutral, XP 650, NA 0 (1d2),

  • Constriction: Tentacles grab and constrict after a hit. Each constricting tentacle inflicts: 1d3 automatic damage per round, plus a –1 penalty to attacks.
  • Severing tentacles: Requires a hit with a cutting weapon inflicting 6 or more damage.
  • Ink cloud: When escaping, can emit a cloud of black ink (80’ diameter) and jet away at 3 times normal speed.

Source: Classic Fantasy