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== Combat ==
 
== Combat ==
 
Octopuses can squirt ink when threatened (or when controlled in the [[object testing arena|arena]] by using {{k|x}}-{{k|a}}). This has the effect of ''hiding'' the octopus from view (due to its [[interaction token]]), as well as preventing it from being {{k|v}}iewed or listed in the {{k|u}}nits menu. Octopus ink turns water a dark grey, similar to other [[contaminant]]s.
 
Octopuses can squirt ink when threatened (or when controlled in the [[object testing arena|arena]] by using {{k|x}}-{{k|a}}). This has the effect of ''hiding'' the octopus from view (due to its [[interaction token]]), as well as preventing it from being {{k|v}}iewed or listed in the {{k|u}}nits menu. Octopus ink turns water a dark grey, similar to other [[contaminant]]s.
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When controlling an octopus, venturing too close to another creature will reveal your location, displaying the {{dftext|You've been spotted!|red}} message.
 
  
 
When controlling another creature, the {{dftext|You've spotted an octopus!|red}} message will appear. This is usually [[fun|not good]], as this means the octopus is only a step or two away.
 
When controlling another creature, the {{dftext|You've spotted an octopus!|red}} message will appear. This is usually [[fun|not good]], as this means the octopus is only a step or two away.
  
 
In fortress mode (or in the main arena view), the appearance of an octopus will trigger the {{dftext|An octopus has sprung from ambush!|red}} message. This is also not good for your dwarves – unless they are well-trained, they can easily be drowned.
 
In fortress mode (or in the main arena view), the appearance of an octopus will trigger the {{dftext|An octopus has sprung from ambush!|red}} message. This is also not good for your dwarves – unless they are well-trained, they can easily be drowned.
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Due to the changes to stealth, the "you have been spotted" message no longer occurs if you squirt ink while in control of an octopus. Instead you'll instantly enter stealth mode, something available at any time anyway, even if you can be seen.
  
 
== Cheating ==
 
== Cheating ==

Revision as of 01:17, 30 June 2016

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Octopus
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Urist likes octopuses for their many arms.
Portrait

No portrait

Biome

Variations

Octopus - Octopus man - Giant octopus

Attributes

· Aquatic · Horn

Cannot be tamed 
Size
Birth: 20 cm3
Max: 5,000 cm3

Age
Adult at: Birth
Max age: 2-3
Butchering returns

Food items

Meat 2-10
Fat 2-10
Brain 0-1

Raw materials

Skin

Wikipedia article

v50.14 · v0.47.05
This article is about the current version of DF.
Note that some content may still need to be updated.
A medium-sized underwater mollusk with eight arms. It is the most clever of its kind.

Octopuses (the correct in-game term) are notable for their ecru skin color. They can produce chitin when butchered, but only occasionally.

Combat

Octopuses can squirt ink when threatened (or when controlled in the arena by using x-a). This has the effect of hiding the octopus from view (due to its interaction token), as well as preventing it from being viewed or listed in the units menu. Octopus ink turns water a dark grey, similar to other contaminants.

When controlling another creature, the You've spotted an octopus! message will appear. This is usually not good, as this means the octopus is only a step or two away.

In fortress mode (or in the main arena view), the appearance of an octopus will trigger the An octopus has sprung from ambush! message. This is also not good for your dwarves – unless they are well-trained, they can easily be drowned.

Due to the changes to stealth, the "you have been spotted" message no longer occurs if you squirt ink while in control of an octopus. Instead you'll instantly enter stealth mode, something available at any time anyway, even if you can be seen.

Cheating

DFHack can reveal hidden creatures with the slayrace command.

See also

Other creatures that produce ink:

Admired for their many arms
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