How do I obtain Petrifying Gaze?
When Medusa’s reward orb appears, interact with it to claim the reward.
Find Medusa here. This is the character location; see the acquisition steps for the reward.
Target room · crosshair: locationOpen map ↗How do I upgrade this spell?
Complete its Works of Mercy, then use the Arcana’s Blessings to unlock Gifts. The two lists are not fixed one-to-one pairs. Read the full upgrade guide →
Works of Mercy
Petrify an enemy carrying a shield with Medusa’s Spell. Not again, Perseus!
Kill 25 enemies from fall damage directly after petrifying them in the air.
Gift(s)
- Killing a petrified enemy restores a quantity of mana equivalent to half the cost of Medusa's spell.
- The closer the targets affected by this spell are to Rose, the longer they remain petrified, and the more hits it takes to break the petrification.
Casting details
- Mana reduction
- Usual mana-reduction effects apply to this spell. See the equipment’s trigger conditions.
Status mechanics
- Breaking petrification
- Petrification prevents action. Two hits or a fall from height break it and cause extra damage.