Basilisk

CreatureMMp. 242014SRD

Medium monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class
15 (natural armor)
Hit Points
52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed
20 ft.
Challenge
3 (700 XP)
STR
16
+3
DEX
8
-1
CON
15
+2
INT
2
-4
WIS
8
-1
CHA
7
-2
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9

Traits

Petrifying Gaze.

If a creature starts its turn within 30 feet 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 feet of it in bright light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze.

Actions

Bite.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Raw data
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