Medusa — D&D 5e Stat Block
Complete stat block for Medusa, a CR 6 medium monstrosity from D&D 5th Edition.
Medusa
Medium Monstrosity, Lawful Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 127 (17d8+51)
Speed 30 ft.
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Perception +4, Stealth +5
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Petrifying 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. On a failed save, the creature is petrified.
Actions
Multiattack. The medusa makes either three melee attacks—one with its snake hair and two with its shortsword—or two ranged attacks with its longbow.
Snake Hair. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) poison damage.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.