Medusa
AgilityRangedCarryDisablerDurable

Medusa

Beauty is power. This thought comforted Medusa--the youngest and loveliest of three beautiful Gorgon sisters, born to a sea goddess--because she alone of the sisters was mortal. It comforted her, that is, until the day masked assailants invaded the Gorgon realm and tore the two immortal sisters from their home, unmoved by their beauty or by their tears. One of the invaders seized Medusa as well, but then cast her aside with a disgusted look: 'This one has the mortal stink upon her. We have no use for that which dies.' Humiliated, enraged, Medusa fled to the temple of her mother and cast herself before the goddess, crying, 'You denied me eternal life--therefore I beg you, give me power! Power, so I can dedicate what life I have to rescuing my sisters and avenging this injustice!' After long thought, the goddess granted her daughter's request, allowing Medusa to trade her legendary beauty…

STR0+0
AGI22+3.6
INT25+3.6
275
move speed
600
attack range
26–32
base damage
1800 / 800
day / night vision

Medusa abilities

Split Shot icon
Split Shot

Medusa magically splits her shot into several arrows. These arrows deal a lower percent of her normal damage.The extra targets will not receive other attack effects (such as critical strike).

BKB ✓
No Target, Instant Cast
Mystic Snake icon
Mystic SnakeMagical

A mystic snake made of energy jumps from target to target dealing damage. Damage and speed increases with each jump. After it reaches its last target, it returns to Medusa to replenish her with mana. The snake returns a percentage of the targets' total mana.

CD15/14/13/12MP80/100/120/140
Unit Target
Gorgon's Grasp icon
Gorgon's GraspPhysical

Medusa fires arrows in a line that land in 3 groups, with each grouping larger than the previous. Enemies struck by a volley of arrows take an initial burst of damage and then are rooted, cannot turn, are revealed to the enemy, and take damage per second.

CD30/26/22/18MP65/85/105/125
AOE, Point Target
Cold Blooded icon
Cold BloodedMagical

When Medusa is targeted with a spell, a single-target Mystic Snake is sent back towards the enemy that turns them into stone for 1s.

CD12
Passive, Hidden
Mana Shield icon
Mana Shield

Creates a shield that absorbs 98% of incoming damage in exchange for Medusa's mana. Illusions absorb 60% less damage per point of mana.

Passive, Hidden
Stone Gaze icon
Stone Gaze

Any enemy units looking at Medusa will have their movement and attack speed slowed. If 2 seconds of total time is accumulated looking at Medusa while Stone Gaze is active, that unit will turn to stone. Petrified units are stunned, and take bonus physical atta…

CD90MP250BKB ✓
No Target

Medusa cosmetics

94
items
$0.03
cheapest
$134.94
priciest
$1,159
collect all

Medusa has 94 tradable cosmetics on the Steam Community Market, ranging from $0.03 to $134.94. Collecting the whole Medusa line-up would cost about $1,159.

Immortal10Mythical27Rare41Uncommon13Common3
94 items

Prices are Steam Community Market estimates — verify the live listing before trading.

Daughters of Hydrophiinae
ImmortalMedusa
Fate of Hydrophiinae of the Crimson Witness
ImmortalMedusa
$379.39Steam ↗
Fate of Hydrophiinae
ImmortalMedusa
Taunt: Creep Creations
MythicalMedusa
Unusual Havoc of the Hydra's Scorn - Weapon
RareMedusa
$134.94Steam ↗
Eye of the Beholder
MythicalMedusa
Havoc of the Hydra's Scorn - Head
RareMedusa
Havoc of the Hydra's Scorn
RareMedusa
Jewels of Anamnessa
MythicalMedusa
Bow of the Beholder
MythicalMedusa
Havoc of the Hydra's Scorn - Weapon
RareMedusa
Helm of the Beholder
RareMedusa
Jewels of Anamnessa - Head
MythicalMedusa
Havoc of the Hydra's Scorn - Armor
RareMedusa
Twin Serpent Bow
MythicalMedusa
Havoc of the Hydra's Scorn - Arms
RareMedusa
Inscribed Daughters of Hydrophiinae
ImmortalMedusa
Armor of the Beholder
RareMedusa
Inscribed Fate of Hydrophiinae
ImmortalMedusa
$14.29Steam ↗
Jewels of Anamnessa - Weapon
MythicalMedusa
Bracers of the Beholder
UncommonMedusa
Jewels of Anamnessa - Arms
MythicalMedusa
Jewels of Anamnessa - Armor
MythicalMedusa
Tail of the Beholder
RareMedusa
Jewels of Anamnessa - Tail
MythicalMedusa
Blouse of Forsaken Beauty
UncommonMedusa
Bracers of Forsaken Beauty
CommonMedusa
Havoc of the Hydra's Scorn - Tail
RareMedusa
Circlet of Forsaken Beauty
UncommonMedusa
Bow of Forsaken Beauty
RareMedusa
Forsaken Beauty Set
RareMedusa
Sweep of Forsaken Beauty
RareMedusa
Autographed Daughters of Hydrophiinae
ImmortalMedusa
Autographed Fate of Hydrophiinae
ImmortalMedusa
Inscribed Bow of the Beholder
MythicalMedusa
Inscribed Twin Serpent Bow
MythicalMedusa

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Medusa — frequently asked

What are Medusa's abilities in Dota 2?

Medusa's abilities are Split Shot, Mystic Snake, Gorgon's Grasp, Cold Blooded, Mana Shield, Stone Gaze. It is a Agility ranged hero played as Carry, Disabler, Durable.

What is Medusa's primary attribute?

Medusa is a Agility hero, starting with 0 strength (+0/lvl), 22 agility (+3.6/lvl) and 25 intelligence (+3.6/lvl), and a base move speed of 275.

How many cosmetics does Medusa have?

Medusa has 94 tradable cosmetics on the Steam Community Market, ranging from $0.03 to $134.94.

Does Medusa have an Arcana?

No — Medusa does not have an Arcana yet. Their cosmetics are sets, couriers, wards and effects across the other rarity tiers.

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