Medusa
Medium Monstrosity, Lawful Evil
AC 15 Initiative +6 (16) HP 127 (17d8 + 51) Speed 30 ft.
Ability Scores
| Ability | Score | Modifier | 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 Poison Ray 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.