Medusa

The Medusa is a Medium monstrosity, with Armor Class 15, 127 hit points, and Challenge Rating 6. The medusa is a cursed monstrosity that can transform living creatures into stone with a single look.

Medusa, original D&D 5e monster artwork by ZapGM

Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

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.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Medusa have?

127 hit points.

What is a Medusa's Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 6.

What is a Medusa's Armor Class?

AC 15.

How fast can a Medusa move?

Speed 30 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.

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