Medusa (5e24)

Medusa exists in other D&D editions see:

Medusa (disambiguation).

 5th edition (2024)

SRD 5.2 • CC-BY

 SRD 5.2 

Medusa
Painting by: Arnold Bocklin (1827-1901)
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Image is not a part of the SRD

Medusa
by LadyofHats
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Public Domain

Medusa
Medium Monstrosity, Lawful Evil
AC: 15Initiative: +3 (13)
HP: 127 (17d8+51)
Speed: 30 ft.
Mod Save   Mod Save   Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0   Dex 17 +3 +3   Con 16 +3 +3   Int 12 +1 +1   Wis 13 +1 +4   Cha 15 +2 +2
Skills: Deception +5, Perception +4, Stealth +6
Senses: Darkvision 150 ft., Passive Perception 14
Languages: Common plus one other language
CR: 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Actions Multiattack. The medusa makes two Claw attacks and one Snake Hair attack, or it makes three Template:Ipink attacks. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (2d6+3) Slashing damage. Snake Hair. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4+3) Piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage. Poison Ray. Ranged Attack Roll: +5, range 150 ft. Hit: 11 (2d8+2) Poison damage.  Bonus Actions Petrifying Gaze (Recharge 5-6). Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. If the medusa sees its reflection in the Cone, the medusa must make this save. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the save at the end of its next turn if it is still Restrained, ending the effect on itself on a success. Second Failure: The target has the Petrified condition instead of the Restrained condition.
+  Additional Properties Habitat: Desert|}} Treasure: Any

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Lore

Unofficial Description: Medusas appear as a humanoid with snakes for hair.

Other Lore

 3.5e lore  ^{[SRD3 OGL]}  

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.

Found in Adventures

• Descent into Avernus
• Princes of the Apocalypse
• The Temple of Transmutation

Sources and Notes

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