Medusa's Petrifying Gaze Feats [Archive] - Wizards Community

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NadoPhillip

02-20-08, 02:50 AM
I am playing an 11 ECL Medusa and want to optimize its petrifying gaze ability. I don't have full access to all the books, but my DM allows them all. Any suggestion of feats are welcome.
runestar

02-20-08, 06:51 AM
Ability focus from the MM gives +2dc.
There is another feat in serpent kingdoms which gives +2dc to gaze attacks.
Not sure if there is a greater ability focus feat...

Boost your cha as well.
NadoPhillip

02-20-08, 03:23 PM
Thanks. Serpent Kingdoms? Never heard of it...
Sarig the Genie

02-20-08, 03:50 PM
Thanks. Serpent Kingdoms? Never heard of it...

It's a Forgotten Realms sourcebook about Yuan-Ti, Nagas and the like. Even though it's an FR book, it's really good as a monster focus book, and might be worth getting even if you're not into FR.
VulcanStormwrath

02-20-08, 04:55 PM
There's also Irresistable Gaze, Narrowed Gaze,Piercing Gaze, and Pervasive Gaze from Savage Species.
Legdiwena

02-20-08, 07:16 PM
Definitely take gaze feats from SS to keep party safe from you.
NadoPhillip

02-21-08, 04:06 AM
Thanks guys, wouldn't want my party to be stone...
StevenO

02-21-08, 06:32 PM
Before investing in DC improving feats make sure they stack. I'd guess many do but some don't so make sure you know what you're getting into.
NadoPhillip

02-21-08, 10:16 PM
I went over the ones you guys suggested with my DM, and he said they do stack. Now I'd like to ask about feats that improve Medusa's snake poison.
runestar

02-21-08, 11:58 PM
Note that your medusa can suppress her gaze attack whenever she wants anyways, so the party really isn't in much danger (and learn to stay out of her way in combat).:D
NadoPhillip

02-22-08, 01:40 AM
Note that your medusa can suppress her gaze attack whenever she wants anyways, so the party really isn't in much danger (and learn to stay out of her way in combat).:D

Unfortunately for my party I intend for some of them to be stone soon. *Evil Laugh*
Legdiwena

02-22-08, 12:38 PM
He really should get the one that allows him to narrow focus of gaze so he can stone enemies and not party (except ones he wants to stone).
pigknight

02-23-08, 01:07 AM
@Legdiwena: Must...not..make...joke.
Legdiwena

02-23-08, 12:14 PM
What joke is that? Having a party that is stoned? Rock party?