Combat Statistics

CR 6
Challenge Rating
2,300 XP
15
Armor Class
127
Hit Points
(17d8)
Speed: {"walk":30} ft.
Strength
10
(+0)
Dexterity
15
(+2)
hit points, healing, and concentration saves." data-tooltip-category="ability_score" title="Measures health, stamina, and vital force. Affects hit points, healing, and concentration saves.">Constitution
16
(+3)
Intelligence
12
(+1)
Wisdom
13
(+1)
Charisma
15
(+2)
Skills: Deception +5, Insight +4, Perception +4, Stealth +5
Damage Resistances: []
Damage Immunities: []
Condition Immunities: []
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14 ft. passive Perception 14
Languages: ["Common"]
Proficiency Bonus: +3

Special Abilities

Petrifying Gaze

When a creature that can see the medusa's eyes starts its turn within 30 ft. of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw if the medusa isn't incapacitated and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly petrified. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is restrained. The restrained creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the effect on a success. The petrification lasts until the creature is freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic. Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If the creature does so, it can't see the medusa until the start of its next turn, when it can avert its eyes again. If the creature looks at the medusa in the meantime, it must immediately make the save. If the medusa sees itself reflected on a polished surface within 30 ft. of it and in an area of bright light, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze.

Actions

Multiattack

The medusa makes either three melee attacks--one with its snake hair and two with its shortsword--or two ranged attacks with its longbow.

Snake Hair

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) poison damage.

Shortsword

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Longbow

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Quick Reference

Type: Monstrosity
Size: Medium
Alignment: lawful evil
Environment: Any

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