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'''Octopuses''' (the correct in-game term) are a species of marine [[creature]] who may be found in any [[ocean]] [[biome]]. Only as large as a [[cat]], they are a negligible presence to [[dwarves]] and provide few returns when [[butcher]]ed. Unlike [[squid]]s, octopuses aren't [[vermin]] and can't be fished by [[Fisherdwarf|fisherdwarves]], but can be caught with the use of a [[drowning chamber]]. They possess [[copper]]-based blue [[blood]] instead of a usual dark red.
 
'''Octopuses''' (the correct in-game term) are a species of marine [[creature]] who may be found in any [[ocean]] [[biome]]. Only as large as a [[cat]], they are a negligible presence to [[dwarves]] and provide few returns when [[butcher]]ed. Unlike [[squid]]s, octopuses aren't [[vermin]] and can't be fished by [[Fisherdwarf|fisherdwarves]], but can be caught with the use of a [[drowning chamber]]. They possess [[copper]]-based blue [[blood]] instead of a usual dark red.
  
The most notable ability of the octopus is being able to 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. When controlling another creature in [[adventurer mode]], the {{dftext|You've spotted an octopus!|red}} message will appear, while in [[fortress mode]] you'll see {{dftext|An octopus has sprung from ambush!|red}} instead. Due to their tiny size, however, you shouldn't have to worry about it.
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The most notable ability of the octopus is being able to squirt ink when threatened (or when controlled in the [[object testing arena|arena]] by clicking "Assume Control"). This has the effect of ''hiding'' the octopus from view (due to its [[interaction token]]), as well as preventing it from being viewed (clicked on) or listed in the {{menu icon|u}} units menu. Octopus ink turns water a dark grey, similar to other [[contaminant]]s. When controlling another creature in [[adventurer mode]], the {{dftext|You've spotted an octopus!|red}} message will appear, while in [[fortress mode]] you'll see {{dftext|An octopus has sprung from ambush!|red}} instead. Due to their tiny size, however, you shouldn't have to worry about it.
  
 
Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] octopuses for their ''many arms'' and their ''intelligence''.
 
Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] octopuses for their ''many arms'' and their ''intelligence''.

Latest revision as of 13:27, 15 March 2025

Octopus
Octopus sprites.png

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Urist likes octopuses for their intelligence.
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 Raw hide

Wikipedia article

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 a species of marine creature who may be found in any ocean biome. Only as large as a cat, they are a negligible presence to dwarves and provide few returns when butchered. Unlike squids, octopuses aren't vermin and can't be fished by fisherdwarves, but can be caught with the use of a drowning chamber. They possess copper-based blue blood instead of a usual dark red.

The most notable ability of the octopus is being able to squirt ink when threatened (or when controlled in the arena by clicking "Assume Control"). This has the effect of hiding the octopus from view (due to its interaction token), as well as preventing it from being viewed (clicked on) or listed in the Ui u.pngu units menu. Octopus ink turns water a dark grey, similar to other contaminants. When controlling another creature in adventurer mode, the You've spotted an octopus! message will appear, while in fortress mode you'll see An octopus has sprung from ambush! instead. Due to their tiny size, however, you shouldn't have to worry about it.

Some dwarves like octopuses for their many arms and their intelligence.

Admired for its many arms.
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