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'''Medusas and Medusa Queens''' are the level 4 creatures of [[Dungeon]]. They are recruited from the [[Chapel of Stilled Voices]]. | '''Medusas and Medusa Queens''' are the level 4 creatures of [[Dungeon]]. They are recruited from the [[Chapel of Stilled Voices]]. | ||
''"Armed with bows, medusas and medusa queens can attack at range to good effect. Their hand-to-hand attacks do the same damage and also have a 20% chance of [[petrify]] | ''"Armed with bows, medusas and medusa queens can attack at range to good effect. Their hand-to-hand attacks do the same damage and also have a 20% chance of [[petrify|petrifying]] their targets for three rounds. Petrified creatures cannot move, take 50% damage, and become unfrozen when attacked."{{-}}<sup>[[Restoration of Erathia Manual Page 90|RoE manual]]''</sup> | ||
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Despite their large bodies which occupy two hexes, they have notable little HP, comparable with many level 3 units. The large bodies also make them harder to shield than other shooters. Fortunately, they do have average defense and speed to compensate. This paired with the threat of stone gaze and lack of melee penalty makes it risky to directly attack them with melee units. | Despite their large bodies which occupy two hexes, they have notable little HP, comparable with many level 3 units. The large bodies also make them harder to shield than other shooters. Fortunately, they do have average defense and speed to compensate. This paired with the threat of stone gaze and lack of melee penalty makes it risky to directly attack them with melee units. | ||
Medusas actually are weaker in both ranged and melee than | Medusas actually are weaker in both ranged and melee than {{hv|Magi|MageArchMage}}. However, the Stone Gaze ability does help to even the odds in a melee fight. Medusas also have an easier to build dwelling (which could mean earlier growth) and are significantly cheaper than Magi, though their weekly growth is the same. | ||
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Medusas and Medusa Queens are the level 4 creatures of Dungeon. They are recruited from the Chapel of Stilled Voices.
"Armed with bows, medusas and medusa queens can attack at range to good effect. Their hand-to-hand attacks do the same damage and also have a 20% chance of petrifying their targets for three rounds. Petrified creatures cannot move, take 50% damage, and become unfrozen when attacked." RoE manual
Dwellings & Portraits
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Sketch by George Almond:
"Note the war hammer she holds and the shattered statue in the background. My concept was that Medusa first turns her victims to stone and then demolishes them. This was used very effectively in the games opening cinematics." -
Art by George Almond
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User Commentary
Due to their small amount of shots it is highly recommended to upgrade them right away, and their building doesn't require any hard to get resource. The four extra shots are the main draw of Queens. Medusas and Medusa Queens themselves are also pretty cheap. The upgrade is only 10% of the base cost, which is rather forgiving.
Medusas are the only 4 level unit which are sadly not a specialty of any hero.
Despite their large bodies which occupy two hexes, they have notable little HP, comparable with many level 3 units. The large bodies also make them harder to shield than other shooters. Fortunately, they do have average defense and speed to compensate. This paired with the threat of stone gaze and lack of melee penalty makes it risky to directly attack them with melee units.
Medusas actually are weaker in both ranged and melee than Magi. However, the Stone Gaze ability does help to even the odds in a melee fight. Medusas also have an easier to build dwelling (which could mean earlier growth) and are significantly cheaper than Magi, though their weekly growth is the same.
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