Dungeons & Dragons Medusa Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Medusa.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

A Medusa in Dungeons & Dragons is a type of monstrous creature with a terrifying appearance and deadly abilities. Often depicted as a woman with snakes for hair, the Medusa's gaze can turn people to stone. This petrifying stare is one of its most infamous traits, making the Medusa a dangerous adversary. Medusas are usually portrayed as reclusive and spiteful, often dwelling in isolated, dark places like caves or ruins, where they can ambush unwary travelers.

Medusas are typically portrayed as former mortals who were cursed, their transformation into their current form being the result of a divine punishment. While their appearance is grotesque, their intelligence remains sharp. They often possess a cunning nature and use their looks and abilities to manipulate others, sometimes luring victims into traps or making them statues to decorate their lairs.

In combat, the Medusa relies heavily on its petrifying gaze. Creatures that meet the Medusa's gaze must make a saving throw or be turned to stone, making them vulnerable to subsequent attacks. The Medusa can also use weapons, such as a bow or dagger, to defend itself. However, it is most dangerous when it has the advantage of controlling the battlefield, using its gaze to immobilize enemies while staying out of their reach.

A Medusa's snakes can also be a threat, often acting as a secondary form of offense. The snakes can deliver venomous bites, and their writhing presence makes it difficult to approach the Medusa without risk. Medusas are often portrayed as tragic figures, as their curse forces them to live in isolation, yet they are typically driven by a vengeful or malicious nature.