Giant Squid
Creature 9 — animal, aquatic
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
WeaverCrasherAQUATICanimalaquatic
Dwelling deep within the oceans, this huge cephalopod grows up to 45 feet in length and can weigh up to 600 pounds. Its arms and tentacles are lined with hundreds of hooks and suckers, allowing it to seize its prey with ease.
Source: pathfinder-bestiary-2 (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +21; darkvision
Skills athletics +20, stealth +18
Str
+7
Dex
+3
Con
+4
Int
-4
Wis
+6
Cha
-2
AC 28
Fort +15
Ref +18
Will +21
HP 155
Resistances cold 10
Speed 0 feet, swim 40 feet
Offense
Melee Beak (unarmed) +21, Damage 2d12+11 piercing
Melee Barbed Tentacles (agile, reach-25) +21, Damage 2d10+11 slashing plus Grab
Melee Arm (agile, reach-10) +21, Damage 2d8+11 bludgeoning plus Improved Grab
Abilities
Constrict — 1d10+10 bludgeoning damage, DC 25 Fortitude
The monster deals the listed amount of damage to any number of creatures Grabbed or Restrained by it. Each of those creatures can attempt a basic Fortitude save with the listed DC.
The monster deals the listed amount of damage to any number of creatures Grabbed or Restrained by it. Each of those creatures can attempt a basic Fortitude save with the listed DC.
Jet (move) — The giant squid moves up to 200 feet in a straight line through the water without triggering any reactions.
Ravenous Embrace — The giant squid makes up to four arm Strikes, each with a different arm and against a different target. The giant squid then makes a beak Strike against one creature that it Grabbed during Ravenous Embrace. Each arm Strike counts separately for the squid's multiple attack penalty, but the penalty doesn't increase until the squid has made all of its arm Strikes; the beak Strike uses the multiple attack penalty as normal.
Grab —
Improved Grab —
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilAQUATICAnvil occupies the enemy frontline while the squid's reach tentacles and Constrict punish any that move to assist allies.
SniperAQUATICSniper delivers damage from range while the squid's Jet repositioning and Ravenous Embrace prevent enemies from rushing the back line.
FlankerAQUATICFlanker exploits creatures the squid has grabbed, landing precision damage on targets held in place by Constrict.
PUNISHES
✖ clumping✖ melee reliance
Aquatic-only lock severely restricts encounter placement and partner selection to other water-capable creatures.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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