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'''Petrifying attack''' (or '''petrify''' or sometimes '''stone gaze''') is a [[special ability]] of [[Basilisk and Greater Basilisk|Basilisks and Greater Basilisks]] and [[Medusa and Medusa Queen|Medusas and Medusa Queens]]. In the game, the term stone gaze is referred in the medusas' description. The effect of both abilities are identical.
! Effect
| width=100 | Can't move<br>Can't attack
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! Duration
| 3 Rounds
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! Chance
| 20%
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Petrified units can't move or attack. A unit can only be released from petrification by [[Cure]], [[Dispel]], by being attacked or after 3 rounds.
Medusas' and basilisks' petrifying attack may occur after they have attacked or [[retaliation|retaliated]] target creature stack. The chance of petrifying the target is 20%. If medusas or basilisks petrify while they attack, the target will not have a chance to retaliate. Petrification can be removed with the [[Cure]] or [[Dispel]] spell. Otherwise it will last for 3 combat rounds or until the petrified stack is attacked. When a petrified troop is attacked it takes half damage (both melee and ranged attacks) and retaliates at full strength.
When attacking a petrified unit, it will only take half [[Damage]], making it somewhat of a mixed curse.


==Creatures==
Petrifying attacks are negated by the [[Recanter's Cloak]] and [[Cursed Ground]], but not by the [[Orb of Inhibition]].
:{{Cn|Basilisk}}
 
:{{Cn|Greater Basilisk}}
'''Creatures immune to petrifying attack'''
:{{Cn|Medusa}}
* {{Cn|Troglodyte|noname=}}{{Cn|Infernal Troglodyte|name=Troglodyte and Infernal Troglodyte}}
:{{Cn|Medusa Queen}}
* {{Cn|Green Dragon|noname=}}{{Cn|Gold Dragon|name=Green Dragon and Gold Dragon}}
:{{Cn|Scorpicore}}
* {{Cn|Red Dragon|noname=}}{{Cn|Black Dragon|name=Red Dragon and Black Dragon}}
* {{Cn|Magic Elemental}}
* {{Cn|Azure Dragon}}
* {{Cn|Sandworm|noname=}}{{Cn|Olgoi-Khorkhoi|name=Sandworm and Olgoi-Khorkhoi}}{{-wh}}
 
'''Creatures with a petrifying attack:'''
* {{Cn|Basilisk|noname=}}{{Cn|Greater Basilisk|name=Basilisk and Greater Basilisk}}
* {{Cn|Medusa|noname=}}{{Cn|Medusa Queen|name=Medusa and Medusa Queen}}
 
== External links ==
* [http://heroescommunity.com/viewthread.php3?TID=21273 Thread: Rules for (Creature) Spells and Orbs in Heroes Community]




[[Category: Creature specialties]]
[[Category: Creature specialties]]
[[Category: Combat]]
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Latest revision as of 20:33, 26 August 2025

Petrifying attack (or petrify or sometimes stone gaze) is a special ability of Basilisks and Greater Basilisks and Medusas and Medusa Queens. In the game, the term stone gaze is referred in the medusas' description. The effect of both abilities are identical.

Medusas' and basilisks' petrifying attack may occur after they have attacked or retaliated target creature stack. The chance of petrifying the target is 20%. If medusas or basilisks petrify while they attack, the target will not have a chance to retaliate. Petrification can be removed with the Cure or Dispel spell. Otherwise it will last for 3 combat rounds or until the petrified stack is attacked. When a petrified troop is attacked it takes half damage (both melee and ranged attacks) and retaliates at full strength.

Petrifying attacks are negated by the Recanter's Cloak and Cursed Ground, but not by the Orb of Inhibition.

Creatures immune to petrifying attack

Creatures with a petrifying attack:

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