In D&D 5e, rules only do what they say, and no more than that. (The link points to discussion of a Crawford tweet, as requested.) Rules As Written, that means that cure wounds will work on a petrified creature and mending will not work.
Do you have to stabilize before healing?
If healing is unavailable, the creature can at least be stabilized so that it isn’t killed by a failed death saving throw. To put it slightly differently, you don’t have to stabilize someone before you can heal them; it’s a backup option if you haven’t got any healing handy.
How do I get rid of petrified condition 5e?
Petrified is a condition, there are currently two spells that remove it. Greater Restoration as mentioned here, and Wish, the 9th level spell. Usually there are also consumables (potions/salves/oils) that will remove petrification, however we have not seen any of those yet (we’ll likely see them with the DMG though).
How do you treat petrified basilisk?
The antidote to petrification was the Mandrake Restorative Draught, a highly potent healing potion made from Stewed Mandrakes.
How does one heal a creature that is petrified?
Damage done after petrification is repaired magically as pottery or other stonewares. Non-magical means (Band-Aid®, Crazy Glue® or otherwise) simply do NOT work. Are there any official rules (in books, including VGM or XGtE or Crawford’s tweets) clarifying this matter?
Do you have to make death saving throws when petrified?
If you are downed and petrified, you must still make death saving throws. Can you receive healing or Medicine checks in order to stabilize you (so you stop making death saving throws) while in this condition?
What do you need to know about petrified wood?
Connect with Petrified Wood if you want to establish deep roots. Even when you’re filled with fear, panic, or anxiety, you will be grounded and stable because of its energies of calm. The earth energies present in this stone will calm your nerves and ease your fears.
How long does it take for petrified wood to decompose?
Mineral-rich water that’s flowing through the sediments deposits minerals in the tree’s cells. As the tree’s lignin and cellulose start to decay, a stone mold also begins to form! Wood takes approximately a hundred years to petrify. Organic material needs to become petrified first before it completely decomposes.
