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Basilisk

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

52 (7d8+21)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 10

Actions

Stone Gaze (Gaze)

The basilisk targets a creature within 60 feet. The target makes a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure the target magically begins to turn to stone and is restrained. A lesser restoration spell ends this effect. At the beginning of the basilisks next turn if still restrained the target repeats the saving throw. On a success the effect ends. On a failure the target is petrified. This petrification can be removed with greater restoration or similar magic or with basilisk venom.

Venomous Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+2 plus 3d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.

Reactions

Stone Glance

If a creature within 60 feet that the basilisk can see hits the basilisk with an attack, the basilisk uses Stone Gaze on the attacker.

About Basilisk

Basilisk is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 7d8+21).

GM Tips: Using Basilisk

1 tips available

When using Basilisk in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 10 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Basilisk

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 10 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Basilisk?: Basilisk has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Basilisk?: Basilisk is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.