Basilisk

The Basilisk is a Medium monstrosity, with Armor Class 12, 52 hit points, and Challenge Rating 3. A sluggish, eight-legged reptilian predator that petrifies its prey with a lethal gaze.

Stat Block

Size: Medium
Type: monstrosity
Challenge Rating: 3
Armor Class: 12
Hit Points: 52
Speed: 20 ft. ft.
STR: 16
DEX: 8
CON: 15
INT: 2
WIS: 8
CHA: 7

Abilities & Attacks

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. It must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn. On a success, the effect ends. On a failure, the creature is petrified until freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic. A creature that isn't surprised can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If it does so, it can't see the basilisk until the start of its next turn, when it can avert its eyes again. If it looks at the basilisk in the meantime, it must immediately make the save. If the basilisk sees its reflection within 30 ft. of it in bright light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Basilisk have?

52 hit points.

What is a Basilisk's Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 3.

What is a Basilisk's Armor Class?

AC 12.

How fast can a Basilisk move?

Speed 20 ft. ft.

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Official stats from the D&D 5e (Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition) System Reference Document (SRD), free to use under its open license.