SRD5:Basilisk

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Basilisk exists in other D&D editions see:

Basilisk (disambiguation).

This material from the 5th edition (2014) SRD v5.1 is published under the OGL and CC-BY
DnD Basilisk
By LadyofHats (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Basilisk [SRD5 OGL/CC-BY][1] [2] [3]
Medium Monstrosity, Unaligned
Armor Class: 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 52 (8d8+16)
Speed: 20 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 8 (-1) 15 (+2) 2 (-4) 8 (-1) 7 (-2)
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception
Languages:
Habitat: Mountain
Challenge: 3 (700 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +2

Features

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.


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Unofficial Description: Six-legged lizard-like monstrosity that can petrify with its gaze.

[SRD3 OGL] [4] A basilisk is a reptilian monster that petrifies living creatures with a mere gaze. A basilisk usually has a dull brown body with a yellowish underbelly. Some specimens sport a short, curved horn atop the nose. An adult basilisk’s body grows to about 6 feet long, not including its tail, which can reach an additional length of 5 to 7 feet. The creature weighs about 300 pounds.

In Theros[edit]

Theros
Setting
[5] Basilisks on Theros have only four legs… and are rumored to have secrets hidden in their blood, organs, and scales.

Sources and Notes[edit]

  1. SRD5:
  2. Note: Habitat is not part of the SRD5.
  3. habitat - Dungeon Master's Guide (5e) p.302-305
  4. Wizards RPG Team (2000). SRD v3.5. (3.5e) Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL.
  5. F. Wesley Schneider, James Wyatt (21 July 2020). Mythic Odysseys of Theros. (5e 2014) Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-6706-3. p. 204. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (paraphrased).

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Facts about "Basilisk"
AlignmentUnaligned +
AuthorSRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval3 +
Canontrue +
Challenge Rating3 +
Creature NameBasilisk +
Experience Points700 +
FeaturesPetrifying Gaze + and Bite +
HabitatMountain +
Hit Dice8d8+16 +
Hit Points52 +
NameBasilisk +
PublicationSRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
SettingTheros +
SizeMedium +
SortTextBasilisk 5e +
SummarySix-legged lizard-like monstrosity that can petrify with its gaze. +
TitleBasilisk +
TypeMonstrosity +