Basilisk

Artwork of a lizardon from Rise of Mana

The Basilisk is a recurring enemy in the Mana series.

Based on a folkloric lizard and a staple creature in RPGs since the original Dungeons & Dragons, these odd bipedal reptiles with blank expressions and bulging eyeballs are usually found in later areas of the worlds they inhabit. Though seemingly harmless compared to other monsters, the basilisk has the bothersome ability to turn its victims to stone with a glance or a peck.

General Information

Physical Description

Basilisks are usually depicted as green plump reptiles with large bulging eyes harboring a perpertually blank expression. Older artwork and sprites had them only sport hind legs, but they sprouted arms starting Rise of Mana. They also have spikes on their back. They use their piercing gaze to petrify their prey.

Attributes

The reptile monster favors arid areas to roam about and thus is frequently seen in desert, but also ruins. It also frequently shows up in late-game areas in some installments.

Because of its tendency to petrify opponents, the Basilisk is shown to favor the earth element. In some games, the monster is weak to Jinn and in others, it fears Salamander or even Undine.

Variants

The Basilisk has a few notable, often stronger variants.

• The Fire Drake is a yellow Basilisk capable of breathing fire in some installments. It is weak to water attacks.

• The Dark Basilisk is a stronger variant of the regular monster in Sword of Mana. It replaces the Basilisk once the player has defeated 1,000 of them.

Appearances

Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana

“I'm the king of the lizards, just so you know!”

—Translated Quote

Main article: Basilisk (Adventures of Mana)

The Basilisk’s only appearance is in the Palmy Desert. It moves by jumping around aimlessly, but at a remarkable speed. Touching it can cause Sumo to be inflicted with the Stone status crisis. It has fortunately pitiful defense and can easily be destroyed with the Axe. It can drop Ruby Baubles on defeat.

In Adventures of Mana, Basilisks move a bit slower than their previous iteration.

Secret of Mana

“Basilisk (Earth) -- Attack that can change you into a stone.”

—Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets, (page 159)

Main article: Basilisk (Secret of Mana)

The Basilisk is a reptile monster found in the Mana Palace, although one can be found inside the Mana Fortress. They may drop the elusive Cockatrice Cap equipment after defeat and turn characters into stone, but other than that, they are relatively weak.

Trials of Mana

Main article: Basilisk (Trials of Mana)

Basilisks are found roaming the Crystal Desert and can once again use their petrifying beam to turn party members into stone. They can drop the Basilisk Fang that can cast Stone Cloud on an enemy upon use.

Legend of Mana

“Reptile -- STR: Jinn, Undine ; WK: Gnome -- Its eye beams cause petrification in a flash!”

—In-Game Encyclopedia

Main article: Basilisk (Legend of Mana)

Basilisk are reptile enemies found in the Junkyard, the Tower of Leires and on the Tree of Mana. They can use a wide array of physical attacks, but can also inflict petrification or even poison their target. Their spoils usually consist of Lizard scales. Hostile Basilisk are identified by their reddish color.

Friendly pet Basilisks can be obtained by befriending a reptile monster egg found in Luon Highway or the Mekvi Caverns. Their Synchro ability grants added petrification status effect to player attacks.

Sword of Mana

Main article: Basilisk (Sword of Mana)

Basilisks are reptile-type enemies that use their main sense of hearing to locate opponents. They are seen in the Glass Desert and can be easiler defeated with a slash attack or a fire spell. Their stone breath can petrify party members.

Children of Mana

Main article: Basilisk (Children of Mana)

Basilisk can be spotted in the Fiery Sands area.

Heroes of Mana

“An orney lizard with the ability to turn all who oppose it to stone.”

—In-game description

Main article: Basilisk (Heroes of Mana)

Basilisks are ground units in Heroes of Mana.

Rise of Mana

Main article: Basilisk (Rise of Mana)

Basilisks are fire-type enemies and Magic Pets in Rise of Mana.

Echoes of Mana

Main article: Basilisk (Echoes of Mana)

Basilisks are found in numerous chapters during the main story, side stories, and other exclusive events. They are weak against the water element.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Basilisk.

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  Adventures of Mana 3D render

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  Secret of Mana remake 3D model

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  Trials of Mana 3D model

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	バジリスク Bajirisuku	Basilisk
Spanish	Basilisco
French	Basilik (SNES) Basilic (remake)
German	Basilisk
Italian	Basilisco	Basilisk

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