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=ABYSSAL GREATER BASILISK=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|creature=
|style=
|size=|type='''Abyssal Greater Basilisk'''
|size=Large |type=Outsider |subtypes=Augmented Magical Beast, Extraplanar
|hd=18d10+90  |hp=189 
|init=–1
|speed=20 ft. (4 squares)
|ac=17 (–1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], –1 size, +9 natural) |touch=8 |flat=17 
|bab=+18 |grapple=+29
|at=Bite +25 melee (2d8+10)
|full_at=Bite +25 melee (2d8+10)
|space=10 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=Petrifying [[SRD:Gaze|gaze]], smite good  
|sq=Resistance to cold 10 and fire 10, [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] 10/magic, [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|low-light vision]], [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]] 23
|fort=+18 |ref=+12 |will=+8
|str=24|dex=8|con=21|int=3|wis=10 |cha=15
|skills=[[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +0*, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +10, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +10
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Blind-Fight|Blind Fight]], [[SRD:Great Fortitude|Great Fortitude]], [[SRD:Iron Will|Iron Will]], [[SRD:Improved Natural Attack|Improved Natural Attack]] (bite), [[SRD:Lightning Reflexes|Lightning Reflexes]], [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (bite)
|env=A [[SRD:Chaotic Evil|chaotic evil]]-Aligned plane
|org=Solitary or colony (3–6)
|cr=12
|treas=Standard
|align=Always [[SRD:Chaotic Evil|chaotic evil]]
|adv=—
|la=—
}}
A basilisk is a reptilian monster that [[SRD:Petrified|petrifies]] living creatures with a mere [[SRD:Gaze|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.

===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.

An abyssal greater basilisk’s [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] are treated as [[SRD:Magic Weapon|magic weapon]]s for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

'''Petrifying [[SRD:Gaze|Gaze]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' Turn to stone permanently, range 30 feet; [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 21 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.

'''Smite Good ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' Once per day an abyssal greater basilisk can make a normal [[SRD:Melee Attack|melee attack]] to deal an extra 18 points of damage against a good foe.

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


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Alignment	Always chaotic evil +
Challenge Rating	12 +
Environment	A chaotic evil-Aligned plane +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Large +
Subtype	Augmented Magical Beast + and Extraplanar +
Title	Abyssal Greater Basilisk +
Type	Outsider +