Petrifying Gaze: If a creature starts its turn within 30 ft. of the basilisk and the two of them can see each other, the basilisk can force the creature to make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw if the basilisk isn’t Incapacitated. On a failed save, the creature magically begins to turn to stone and is Restrained.
How does a medusa gaze work?
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.
Is petrifying gaze an action?
Petrifying Gaze is a conditional ability and only works at the beginning of another creature’s turn, as stated in the book. If the condition is met (the creature and the basilisk can see each other and are within 30 feet) then the ability may be used. As for “bite”, that can be used on the basilisks turn as an action.
Can Medusa look at her own reflection?
It is only by looking directly at her would he be turned to stone. So Medusa using a mirror would only result in her looking at her reflection.
What happens if a woman looks at Medusa?
Upon the realization that the myths are nothing more than a facade, women endow themselves with personal power. Cixous explains that if women do this, if they dare to “look at the Medusa straight on,” female explorations will result in the discovery that the Medusa “is not deadly, she’s beautiful and she’s laughing.”
When does the Medusa make a petrifying gaze?
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.
When does Medusa make a constitution saving throw?
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.
How many melee attacks does the medusa have?
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. 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.
How tall does Medusa get with snake hair?
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.
