Stone Gaze Stone Gaze , also called Petrify , Petrify Stare , Petrify Glare , Stone Touch , PetriGlare , Stone Stare , Glare , Stone Glare , Petrifying Gaze , and Gaze , is a recurring enemy ability in the series . It inflicts Petrify or Gradual Petrify , depending on the game , and is usually a favorite of enemies like Medusa , Basilisk , and snake - like creatures . Appearances . " Final Fantasy II " . Gaze V , also known as Glare 5 in the " Final Fantasy Origins " release , is an enemy spell that inflicts Petrify to one target . It is used by Basilisks and Hecteyes . " Final Fantasy IV " . Originally called Petrify , Stone Gaze is used by the Lizard species , as well as Lunar Titan . It inflicts Gradual Petrify on one party member , and is usually used as a counterattack . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . Stone Gaze returns as Black Lizard ability . It inflicts Gradual Petrify on the character that previously attacked it as a counterattack . Known as Petrify Glare and Stone Touch , is an enemy ability use by the Ice Lizard and the Medusa . The boss from Rydia ' s Tale , the Demon Wall , can also use the Petrify Glare attacks . Another enemy ability , Stone Gaze , can be used by the Basilisk , which slowly petrify a party member . " Final Fantasy VI " . Originally called PetriGlare , it is used only by the Basilisk enemy and it inflicts Petrify on a party member . " Final Fantasy VII " . Stone Stare is an enemy ability used by Gagighandi , which inflicts Gradual Petrify on one party member . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Petrify Stare , used by Cockatrice and Glacial Eye , inflicts Petrify to one party member . It is used as a counter against magic attacks for Cockatrice . " Final Fantasy X " . Stone Gaze , used by Anacondaur , Basilisk , Evrae , and Evrae Altana , inflicts minor non - elemental damage and Petrify to one party member . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Stony Glare , used by Chac , Gucumatz , and Kukulcan , inflicts minor non - elemental damage and Petrify to one party member . " Final Fantasy XI " . Baleful Gaze is used by Cockatrices and Lizards , which can petrify players with a gaze attack . A similar ability is Petro Eyes , used by Dragons , which lasts a very long time . " Final Fantasy XII " . Stone Gaze , used by several enemies in the game , inflicts Petrify on one party member . Some enemies also know the ability Stone Touch , which is similar to Stone Gaze . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Stone Gaze is a skill used by Basilisks , which inflicts petrification in a cone in front of the user . Similar techniques such as Petrifying Eye and Petrifaction are used by certain bosses or elite marks ; in some cases players can avoid being petrified by turning around . " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " . Stone Gaze is used by Mad Toad , Medusa , Mummy , and Stheno . It inflicts Petrify . " The Final Fantasy Legend " . Gaze is an ability that has 5 uses and inflicts Stone to a group of enemies . This ability is used by Medusa , Seeker , Watcher , Wraith , BlackCat , Evil Eye , Scylla , Beholder , Ghost , Lilith , Nike , Basilisk , DarkRose , and Ganesha . " Final Fantasy Legend II " . StonGaze is a status inflicting ability that has 15 uses , it also increases a Robot ' s HP by 9 . It inflicts Ston to one group of enemies . This ability can be used by Basilisk , Beholder , Evil Eye , Medusa , and Watcher . " Final Fantasy Legend III " . StonGaze can inflict Petri on one enemy . Evil Eye , Igasaur , D . Bone , Medusa , Lamia , Big Head , Dagon , Echidna , and Chaos can use this attack .