---
title: Sharktopus
description: The sharktopus creature for OSR gaming.
date_pub: 2025-01-22T20:41:06.000-04:00
section: bestiary
subsection: sharks
content_type: feature
short_code: bshp
hd: 12
---

Huge, mutated sea monster, 40'+ long, with the head of a great white shark and the tentacles of an giant octopus.

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|                 |                                                            |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Hit Dice**    | 12 (54hp)                                                  |
| **Armor Class** | 16                                                         |
| **Attacks**     | 8 (+9) @ 1d3 + constriction (tentacles) OR 1 @ 2d10 (bite) |
| **Movement**    | 60' Swim                                                   |
| **Save**        | 10 (6)                                                     |
| **Morale**      | 7                                                          |
| **Alignment**   | Neutral                                                    |

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-   Tentacle is severed when a cutting weapon inflicts 6+ damage.

### Constriction

On a successful hit, a tentacle will grab and constrict.

-   Each constricting tentacle inflicts 1d3 automatic damage per round, plus it adds a -1 attack modifier.

!!!include(bestiary/sharks/frenzy.md)!!!

### Retreating

When retreating, will first create a cloud of black ink in a 40' radius to cover escape.

-   Flees at 3x normal speed.
