Watcher Datafile: Doctor Octopus

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One of Spider-Man’s oldest and most dangerous enemies, Doctor Octopus combines a genius-level intellect with four incredibly powerful mechanical tentacles permanently fused to his body. Equal parts scientist, mastermind, and egomaniac, Otto sees himself as the smartest person in any room and reacts poorly to evidence otherwise. Whether leading the Sinister Six, pursuing world domination, or proving his superiority to Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus is always convinced he is the hero of his own story.

DOCTOR OCTOPUS

Otto Octavius

Affiliations

Solo d10, Buddy d8, Team d6

Distinctions

The Master Planner
Arrogance of Genius
Four Arms Are Better Than Two

Power Set: Mechanical Tentacles

Superhuman Strength d10, Superhuman Durability d10, Enhanced Reflexes d8, Stretching d10

SFX: Multi-Limbed Assault. Step up or double a power for an attack against multiple targets. Remove the highest rolling die and add a d6 to the doom pool.

SFX: Constrict. On a successful attack, step down a die in the Doom Pool to create a physical complication and step it up.

SFX: Defensive Whirl. Add Superhuman Durability to a reaction pool against physical attacks.

SFX: Throw Anything. Step up or double Superhuman Strength when using terrain, vehicles, or large objects as weapons.

SFX: Superior Intellect. When Doctor Octopus succeeds against a hero using a mental, scientific, or technological action, step up the resulting complication.

SFX: Tentacles Everywhere. Add a d6 and keep an additional effect die against multiple opponents.

SFX: Mastermind. When creating a Tech, Crime, or Science-based asset, step up the effect die.

SFX: Contingency Plan. Step down a die from the Doom Pool to reveal a previously prepared asset or resource.

Limit: Mechanical Arms. Shutdown all powers in this power set and add a die to the Doom Pool when affected by a complication targeting the tentacles directly. Recover by removing the complication or during a Transition Scene.

Limit: Ego. Add a die to the Doom Pool when your arrogance causes you to underestimate an opponent or ignore good advice.

Specialties

Combat Expert d8, Crime Master d10, Menace Expert d8, Science Master d10, Tech Master d10