For those who hate the depetrify potion, just change it that the blood of a medusa can undo the stoning effect (common knowledge in Dnd world). That way you get your potions effect without the weird flavor.
I'm personally fine with the scary stoning effect with the ability to avert your eyes. I think the surprise factor might be too strong though.
I'm personally fine with the scary stoning effect with the ability to avert your eyes. I think the surprise factor might be too strong though.