Homebrew Monster: Octopus Dragon
The octopus dragon is one of the more terrifying beasts of the ocean. It change the colour and texture of its skin to blend in with the ocean floor, or sneak up on a ship as it swims just under the waves. It fortunately cannot fly, but it can still breathe on land and hungry or bored octopus dragons will sometimes attack or simply take over the port of a coastal city. Like many dragons, the octopus dragon hoards its wealth, often at the bottom of the ocean in a cave.
Octopus Dragon Gargantuan dragon, chaotic neutral.
AC: 18 (natural armor) HP: 300 (22d20+90) Speed: 20 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR 24 (+7) DEX 14 (+2) CON 19 (+4) INT 12 (+1) WIS 10 (0) CHA 11 (0)
Saving Throws: STR +12, CON +9, WIS +5 Damage Resistances: fire Senses: passive perception 15 Languages: Draconic, Aquan Challenge: 17 (18,000 XP)
Camouflage: The octopus dragon has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks related to hiding. Amphibious: The octopus dragon can breathe both air and water.
Actions:
Multiattack: The octopus dragon makes 1 bite attack and 2 claw attacks. Bite: +12 to hit, 5 ft., one target, 3d12+7 piercing damage + 2d10 poison damage. Claws: +12 to hit, 5 ft., one target, 2d8+7 slashing damage. Poison Breath (Recharge 5-6): Each creature within a 60 ft. cone makes a DC 18 Con save, taking 15d6 poison damage on a failure, or half that on a success.
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