Basilisk (Dark Souls II)

The  are an enemy in Dark Souls II.

Location
A single Basilisk is encountered directly behind the door to the Shaded Woods. Several more can be found in the Shaded Ruins if the player falls through either of two pit traps into their lair. A large, more powerful variant can be found approximately halfway between the Shaded Ruins bonfire and the fog gate to Scorpioness Najka.

Attacks
Basilisks' most dangerous ability is to Petrify the player, causing instant death. Basilisks can also perform a series of melee attacks such as claw swipes, tail slashes, and leaping headbutts, all of which are surprisingly potent due to their agility. The addition of melee attacks makes them significantly more dangerous than their counterparts in Dark Souls.