Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
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D&D Beyond Basic Rules
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Unless I missed it in all three 2024 books, where are/ what are the rules now for gaze attacks/meeting a gaze? It appears in the Monster Manual that they now work just by gazingat someone, not requiring eye contact?
In most 2014 Monster Manual entries, a creature with a gaze attack had to see the target, and in some cases it also said the target had to be able to see them. There were three exceptions: Basilisk, Medusa, and Umber Hulk, where you could avert your eyes (if you were not surprised) and basically be treated as blinded by that creature. In the 2024 book, gaze attacks only require that the attacker be able to see the target; the target doesn't have to see the gazer, and there is no mechanic for averting eyes. On the other hand the most dangerous ones (Basilisk & Medusa) allow for two chances to save before being petrified.