Petrify

Petrify is one of the basic status modifiers found in Castlevania.

Petrify means that the hero or heroes have been turned to stone. This status effect is usually associated with Medusa and Medusa Heads, but also applies to Cockatrice, Basilisk, Catoblepas, and Gorgon.

In addition, heroes might be able to get weapons or items that allow them to force other enemies to becomes Petrified, which some enemies are especially weak to.