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	{{5e Monster		{{5e Monster
	\|name=Medusa ~~<!--Creature Name-->~~		\|name=Medusa
	\|sorttext=Medusa AAA Common		\|sorttext=Medusa AAA Common
	\|refs={{SRD5ref}}		\|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Note: Habitat is not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub\|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
	\|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->		\|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
	\|type=Monstrosity <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->		\|type=Monstrosity <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
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	\|perception=14 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->		\|perception=14 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
	\|languages={{SRD5\|Common}} <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->		\|languages={{SRD5\|Common}} <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
			\|habitat=Desert
	\|cr=6 <!--Challenge wolfing-->		\|cr=6 <!--Challenge wolfing-->
	\|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->		\|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
	\|canon=true		\|canon=true
	\|summary=Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair. ~~<!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description -->~~		\|summary=Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair.

	\|feature1=Petrifying Gaze		\|feature1=Petrifying Gaze
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	'''Unofficial Description:''' Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair.		'''Unofficial Description:''' {{5ep\|Medusa}} appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair.
			''See {{5ep\|Medusa}} for full description.''

	{{SRD5 Footer\|~~Monster~~}}		{{blockref\|A medusa is indistinguishable from a normal human at distances greater than 30 feet (or closer, if its face is concealed). The creature often wears garments that enhance its body while hiding its face behind a hood or veil.\|{{SRD3ref}}}}

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			==Sources and Notes==
			<references />
			[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]

			{{5e Footer\|Medusa\|OGL}}
	{{5e Monster Data}}		{{5e Monster Data}}
			[[Category:5e Medusas\|Common]]
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	'''Unofficial Description:''' Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair.		'''Unofficial Description:''' Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair.

	~~==List of Medusas==~~
	~~{{5e Monster List\|Medusa}}~~
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	~~==Sources and Notes==~~
	~~<references />~~

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			\|sorttext=Medusa AAA Common
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	'''Unofficial Description:''' Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair.		'''Unofficial Description:''' Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair.

			==List of Medusas==
			{{5e Monster List\|Medusa}}
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	\|summary= <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description -->		\|summary=Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description -->

	\|feature1=Petrifying Gaze		\|feature1=Petrifying Gaze
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	==Sources==		==Sources and Notes==
	* {{Cite Pub\|SRD-OGL v5.1}}		<references />

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	\|~~qualities~~=		\|summary= <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description -->
	~~{{5e Ability~~\|Petrifying Gaze\|When a creature that can see the medusa’s eyes starts its {{srd5lc\|Turn}} within 30 feet of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a {{SRD5\|DC}} 14 {{SRD5\|Constitution}} {{srd5lc\|Saving Throw}} if the medusa isn’t {{srd5lc\|Incapacitated}} and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly {{srd5lc\|Petrified}}. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is {{srd5lc\|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 {{5espell\|Greater Restoration}} spell or other magic.
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			\|fdesc1=When a creature that can see the medusa’s eyes starts its {{srd5lc\|Turn}} within 30 feet of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a {{SRD5\|DC}} 14 {{SRD5\|Constitution}} {{srd5lc\|Saving Throw}} if the medusa isn’t {{srd5lc\|Incapacitated}} and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly {{srd5lc\|Petrified}}. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is {{srd5lc\|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 {{5espell\|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.		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 feet of it and in an area of {{srd5lc\|Bright Light}}, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze. }}		If the medusa sees itself reflected on a polished surface within 30 feet of it and in an area of {{srd5lc\|Bright Light}}, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze.

	\|~~actions~~=		\|action1=Multiattack
	~~{{5e Ability~~\|~~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.}}		\|alimit1=
			\|adesc1=The medusa makes either three melee attacks — one with its snake hair and two with its shortsword — or two ranged attacks with its longbow.

	~~{{5e Ability~~\|Snake Hair\|''{{SRD5\|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d4+2) {{srd5lc\|Piercing}} damage plus 14 (4d6) {{srd5lc\|Poison}} damage.}}		\|action2=Snake Hair
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			\|adesc2=''{{SRD5\|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d4+2) {{srd5lc\|Piercing}} damage plus 14 (4d6) {{srd5lc\|Poison}} damage.

	~~{{5e Ability~~\|Shortsword\|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 5 (1d6+2) {{srd5lc\|Piercing}} damage.}}		\|action3=Shortsword
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	~~{{5e Ability\|Longbow\|''{{SRD5\|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +5 to hit, {{srd5lc\|Range}} 150/600 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 7 (2d6) piercing damage, plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.}}~~		\|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 5 (1d6+2) {{srd5lc\|Piercing}} damage.
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	~~Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair~~.		\|adesc4=''{{SRD5\|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +5 to hit, {{srd5lc\|Range}} 150/600 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 7 (2d6) piercing damage, plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.
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			'''Unofficial Description:''' Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair.
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	==Sources==		==Sources==
	* [[SRD-OGL v5.1]]		* {{Cite Pub\|SRD-OGL v5.1}}

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	{{5e Ability\|Petrifying Gaze\|When a creature that can see the medusa’s eyes starts its {{srd5lc\|Turn}} within 30 feet of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a {{SRD5\|DC}} 14 {{SRD5\|Constitution}} {{srd5lc\|Saving Throw}} if the medusa isn’t {{srd5lc\|Incapacitated}} and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly {{srd5lc\|Petrified}}. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is {{srd5lc\|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 ''{{~~srd5lc~~\|Greater Restoration}}'' spell or other magic.		{{5e Ability\|Petrifying Gaze\|When a creature that can see the medusa’s eyes starts its {{srd5lc\|Turn}} within 30 feet of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a {{SRD5\|DC}} 14 {{SRD5\|Constitution}} {{srd5lc\|Saving Throw}} if the medusa isn’t {{srd5lc\|Incapacitated}} and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly {{srd5lc\|Petrified}}. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is {{srd5lc\|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 {{5espell\|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.		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.

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|name=Medusa 
|size=Medium 
|type=Monstrosity 
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|subtype=Medusa 
|align=Lawful Evil 
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|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=127 
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{{5e Ability|Petrifying Gaze|When a creature that can see the medusa’s eyes starts its {{srd5lc|Turn}} within 30 feet of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a {{SRD5|DC}} 14 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} if the medusa isn’t {{srd5lc|Incapacitated}} and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly {{srd5lc|Petrified}}. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is {{srd5lc|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 ''{{srd5lc|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 feet of it and in an area of {{srd5lc|Bright Light}}, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze. }}

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{{5e Ability|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.}}

{{5e Ability|Snake Hair|''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d4+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage plus 14 (4d6) {{srd5lc|Poison}} damage.}}

{{5e Ability|Shortsword|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 5 (1d6+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.}}

{{5e Ability|Longbow|''{{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +5 to hit, {{srd5lc|Range}} 150/600 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 7 (2d6) piercing damage, plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.}}
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==Unofficial Description==
Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair.
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