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theThe only time a medusa's Petrifying Gaze applies beyond 30 feet is when applied to itself

As you mentioned, specific beats general. The general rule here is in the Petrifying Gaze's standard application:

When a creature that can see the medusa's eyes starts its turn within 30 ft. of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw if the medusa isn't Incapacitated and can see the creature.

and the specific is in the abilities interaction with a mirrored surface affecting the medusa themselvesitself:

If the medusa sees itself reflected on a polished surface within 30 ft. of it and in an area of bright light, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze.

Generally, the medusa's Petrifying Gaze has a range of 30 feet. Only specifically when applied to the medusa themselvesitself does that extension to potentially 60 feet (through reflection as you stated) apply, and no other creature. If the ability could be extended through mirrors to creatures other than the medusa, the ability would say so.

the only time a medusa's Petrifying Gaze applies beyond 30 feet is when applied to itself

As you mentioned, specific beats general. The general rule here is in the Petrifying Gaze's standard application:

When a creature that can see the medusa's eyes starts its turn within 30 ft. of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw if the medusa isn't Incapacitated and can see the creature.

and the specific is in the abilities interaction with a mirrored surface affecting the medusa themselves:

If the medusa sees itself reflected on a polished surface within 30 ft. of it and in an area of bright light, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze.

Generally, the medusa's Petrifying Gaze has a range of 30 feet. Only specifically when applied to the medusa themselves does that extension to potentially 60 feet (through reflection as you stated) apply, and no other creature. If the ability could be extended through mirrors to creatures other than the medusa, the ability would say so.

The only time a medusa's Petrifying Gaze applies beyond 30 feet is when applied to itself

As you mentioned, specific beats general. The general rule here is in the Petrifying Gaze's standard application:

When a creature that can see the medusa's eyes starts its turn within 30 ft. of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw if the medusa isn't Incapacitated and can see the creature.

and the specific is in the abilities interaction with a mirrored surface affecting the medusa itself:

If the medusa sees itself reflected on a polished surface within 30 ft. of it and in an area of bright light, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze.

Generally, the medusa's Petrifying Gaze has a range of 30 feet. Only specifically when applied to the medusa itself does that extension to potentially 60 feet (through reflection as you stated) apply, and no other creature. If the ability could be extended through mirrors to creatures other than the medusa, the ability would say so.

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the only time a medusa's Petrifying Gaze applies beyond 30 feet is when applied to itself

As you mentioned, specific beats general. The general rule here is in the Petrifying Gaze's standard application:

When a creature that can see the medusa's eyes starts its turn within 30 ft. of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw if the medusa isn't Incapacitated and can see the creature.

and the specific is in the abilities interaction with a mirrored surface affecting the medusa themselves:

If the medusa sees itself reflected on a polished surface within 30 ft. of it and in an area of bright light, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze.