# Basilisk

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##### General

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*A peculiar species of reptile which has developed a number of ingenious adaptations for self-defense.The large bulbous eyes on their heads are in fact fake and act as deterrents to would-be predators;  
Basilisks are also capable of spraying a petrifying mist which has earned them their well-deserved name.*<sup>1</sup>

<table><tr><td>Shaded Woods, Things Betwixt</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td>Bonfire Intensity</td><td>HP</td><td>Souls</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>260</td><td>200</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>442</td><td>400</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>840</td><td>800</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td>Brightstone Cove Tseldora</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td>Bonfire Intensity</td><td>HP</td><td>Souls</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>275</td><td>160</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>450</td><td>400</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>850</td><td>800</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td>Aldia's Keep</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td>Bonfire Intensity</td><td>HP</td><td>Souls</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>360</td><td>300</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>450</td><td>600</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>850</td><td>1,200</td></tr></table>

- When looking closely one can see their real very tiny eyes - just next to corners of their mouths.

##### Location

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**Things Betwixt**  
(SotFS) After the petrified statue, where you gain access to the coffin and an estus shard.

**Shaded Woods**  
There are four in a cave near Ornifex. Another one is in small ruined building near petrified Lion Clan Warrior (on left side of the bridge).  
(SotFS) After the door towards the Old Akelarre bonfire.

**Brightstone Cove Tseldora**  
Buried underneath sand, their false eyes are deflated.

**Aldia's Keep**  
Hidden in wagons.

##### Drops

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- Faintstone
- Boltstone
- Firedrake Stone
- Darknight Stone
- Poison Stone
- Bleed Stone
- Raw Stone
- Magic Stone
- Old Mundane Stone

##### Weakness

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<table><tr><td>Weakness</td><td>Effectiveness</td></tr><tr><td>Strike</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td>Thrust</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td>Slash</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td>Projectile</td><td>100%</td></tr></table>

##### Resistance

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<table><tr><td>Resistance</td><td>Reduction</td></tr><tr><td>Fire</td><td>15%</td></tr><tr><td>Magic</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>Lightning</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>Dark</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>Poison</td><td>Susceptible</td></tr><tr><td>Bleed</td><td>Susceptible</td></tr></table>

##### Attacks

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<table><tr><td>Attack</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>Petrifying Mist</td><td>Expels a petrifying mist in front of itself.</td></tr><tr><td>Tail Slap</td><td>The basilisk jumps into the air and spins, landing near the player. If close to the player, it will tail slap (unblockable), knocking the player over.</td></tr><tr><td>Leg Attack</td><td>Simple melee attacks with front legs.</td></tr></table>

Footnotes 1. Dark Souls II Collector's Edition Guide description </div>