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[[File:Medusa.jpg|thumb|180px|Medusa<br />Painting by: Arnold Bocklin (1827-1901)<br />Public Domain Image<br />''Image is not a part of the SRD'']]<br /> | |||
[[File:DnD Medusa.png|thumb|180px|Medusa<br />by [[LadyofHats]]<br />via [[Mediawiki Commons]]<br />[[Public Domain]]]] | |||
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{{5e Monster | {{5e Monster | ||
|name=Medusa < | |name=Medusa | ||
|sorttext=Medusa AAA Common | |||
|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. | ||
|feature1=Petrifying Gaze | |||
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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. | ||
| | |action1=Multiattack | ||
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|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. | |||
|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. | |||
|action3=Shortsword | |||
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|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 5 (1d6+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage. | |||
|action4=Longbow | |||
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|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:''' {{5ep|Medusa}} appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair. | |||
''See {{5ep|Medusa}} for full description.'' | |||
{{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== | ==Sources and Notes== | ||
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[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]] | |||
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{{5e Monster Data}} | |||
[[Category:5e Medusas|Common]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:44, 17 June 2025
< Medusa
Painting by: Arnold Bocklin (1827-1901)
Public Domain Image
Image is not a part of the SRD
by LadyofHats
via Mediawiki Commons
Public Domain
| Medusa [SRD5 OGL/CC-BY] [1] [2] [3] | ||||||||||||
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| Medium Monstrosity (Medusas), Lawful Evil | ||||||||||||
| Armor Class: 15 (natural armor) | ||||||||||||
| Hit Points: 127 (17d8+51) | ||||||||||||
| Speed: 30 ft. | ||||||||||||
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| Skills: Deception +5, Insight +4, Perception +4, Stealth +5 | ||||||||||||
| Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., passive perception 14 | ||||||||||||
| Languages: Common | ||||||||||||
| Habitat: Desert | ||||||||||||
| Challenge: 6 (2,300 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +3 | ||||||||||||
FeaturesPetrifying Gaze. When a creature that can see the medusa’s eyes starts its turn within 30 feet 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 feet of it and in an area of bright light, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze. ActionsMultiattack. The medusa makes either three melee attacks — one with its snake hair and two with its shortsword — or two ranged attacks with its longbow. |
End of the SRD5 material
Unofficial Description: Medusa appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair. See Medusa for full description.
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.
Sources and Notes
- SRD5:
- Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e 2014) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL.
- Wizards RPG Team. SRD-CC v5.1 (5e 2014) (2024-05-09). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: CC-BY.
- Note: Habitat is not part of the SRD5. ↑
- habitat - Dungeon Master's Guide (5e) p.302-305 ↑
- Wizards RPG Team. SRD v3.5 (3.5e) (2003). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL. ↑
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Medusa (Sort Text: Medusa AAA Common 5e, Size: Medium, Type: Monstrosity, Subtypes: Medusa, Alignment: Lawful Evil, HP: 127, CR: 6, Features: Petrifying Gaze • Multiattack • Snake Hair • Shortsword • Longbow, Has Lair: No, NPC: No, Canon: Yes, Pointer: No, UA: No, User: No, Sources: SRD-OGL v5.1 • SRD-CC v5.1)