Medusa
Medusa is a mini-boss added in the Return to Castlevania DLC. She is found exclusively in the depth 6 Dracula's Castle. Defeating her rewards the player cells, and access to a chest containing a random item and the 
Petrified Key, which is required to exit to the Master's Keep. She also appears in Richter Mode as the final fight before the end of the level.
Behavior
Medusa will start by attempting to turn the player to stone. Regardless of if this was successful, she then attacks with her slashing flurry and tail sweep at longer ranges. Periodically, she will attempt to turn the player to stone again.
Moveset
- Description: After a short charge, Medusa will screech and the player will be temporarily turned to stone if they are facing her.
- Can be blocked, parried, and dodge rolled. Can also be avoided by facing away from her.
- Description: Medusa slashes at the player constantly, similar to that of the Rampager.
- Can be blocked, parried, and dodge rolled.
- Medusa can turn around after a slash to face the player.
- Description: Medusa will swing her tail around quickly after a short indication.
- Can be blocked, parried, and dodge rolled.
Strategy
During her flurry attack, parrying in a rhythm or staying at a distance is best. Dodge rolling can leave the player vulnerable to her next slashes, so is less advised.
While fighting Medusa, it is recommended to keep your distance. Ranged weapons allow the player to attack from a distance. The 
Bow and Endless Quiver is very useful against Medusa as you don’t need to retrieve any arrows.
Whip-type weapons, such as the 
Vampire Killer or 
Valmont's Whip, often deal more damage than Ranged weapons while still keeping distance.
A shield helps to block against sudden tail sweeps and stone gazes.
If the player has no ranged weapons, it is best to keep an eye out for Medusa's gaze attack as it is the best opportunity to attack (excluding stuns and freezes).
Trivia
- Medusa is the only enemy to have a health bar at the top of the screen like bosses do.
- Despite being a boss-like enemy, Medusa can have her drop forced by the
Hunter's Grenade. She will not transform into an Elite Zombie upon being hit by a Hunter's Grenade, despite lacking an Elite version. - She is based on the Gorgon Medusa from Greek mythology; her Stone gaze attack reflects the fact that her mythical counterpart would turn to stone anyone who looked at her.
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