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===Combat===

A basilisk relies on its [[SRD:Gaze|gaze]] attack, biting only when opponents come within reach. Though it has eight legs, its [[SRD:Slow|slow]] metabolism renders it relatively sluggish, so it does not expend energy unnecessarily. Intruders who flee a basilisk rather than fight can expect, at best, a halfhearted pursuit. These creatures tend to spend most of their time lying in wait for prey, which includes small mammals, birds, reptiles, and similar creatures.

'''Petrifying [[SRD:Gaze|Gaze]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' Turn to stone permanently, range 30 feet; [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 13 negates. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' *The basilisk’s dull coloration and its ability to remain motionless for long periods of time grant it a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] checks in natural settings.

'''See Wikipedia Entry:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilisk Basilisk]


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Alignment	Always neutral +
Challenge Rating	5 +
Environment	Warm deserts +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Medium +
Title	Basilisk +
Type	Magical Beast +