Basilisk 5e Stat Block: AC, HP, CR, and Actions

Armor Class

12 (natural)

Hit Points

(8d8+16)

Speed:

Walk 20 ft.,

STR 16 (+3)

DEX 8 (-1)

CON 15 (+2)

INT 2 (-4)

WIS 8 (-1)

CHA 7 (-2)

Saving Throws: —

Skills: —

Damage Vulnerabilities: —

Damage Resistances: —

Damage Immunities: —

Condition Immunities: —

Senses:

darkvision 60 ft.

Passive Perception:

Languages: -

CR:

(700 XP)

Proficiency Bonus: 2

Petrifying Gaze. If a creature starts its turn within 30 ft. 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 ft. of it in bright light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze.

Bite - Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of creature is the Basilisk in D&D 5e?

The Basilisk is a Medium monstrosity with unaligned alignment in D&D 5th Edition.

What is the Basilisk's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

The Basilisk has a Challenge Rating (CR) of 3, worth 700 XP.

What are the Basilisk's hit points and armor class in D&D 5e?

The Basilisk has 52 hit points (8d8+16) and an Armor Class of 12 in D&D 5th Edition.