| Hit Dice: | 8d10+40 (85 hp) |
| Initiative: | +4 |
| Speed: | 30 ft. (6 squares) |
| Armor Class: | 20 (–1 size, +11 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 20 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +8/+17 |
| Attack: | Gore +12 melee (1d8+7) |
| Full Attack: | Gore +12 melee (1d8+7) |
| Space/Reach: | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks: | Breath weapon, trample 1d8+7 |
| Special Qualities: | Darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent |
| Saves: | Fort +11, Ref +6, Will +5 |
| Abilities: | Str 21, Dex 10, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 9 |
| Skills: | Listen +9, Spot +8 |
| Feats: | Alertness, Improved Initiative, Iron Will |
| Environment: | Temperate plains |
| Organization: | Solitary, pair, pack (3–4), or herd (5–13) |
| Challenge Rating: | 8 |
| Treasure: | None |
| Alignment: | Always neutral |
| Advancement: | 9–15 HD (Large); 16–24 HD (Huge) |
| Level Adjustment: | — |
Dusky, metallic scales cover this creature’s bull-like body. It has silver horns.
Gorgons guard their territory fiercely. They are fond of rocky areas, especially underground labyrinths.
A typical gorgon stands over 6 feet tall at the shoulder and measures 8 feet from snout to tail. It weighs about 4,000 pounds.
Gorgons are nothing if not aggressive. They attack intruders on sight, attempting to trample, gore, or petrify them. There is no way to calm these furious creatures, and they are impossible to domesticate.
Whenever possible, a gorgon begins an encounter by charging at its opponents.
Breath Weapon (Su): 60-foot cone, once every 1d4 rounds (but no more than five times per day), turn to stone permanently, Fortitude DC 19 negates. The save DC is Constitution-based.
Trample (Ex): Reflex DC 19 half. The save DC is Strength-based. See Trample.
Source: Monster Manual (version 3.5), page 137.