Mateus (Ivalice)



Mateus the Corrupt is an Esper from the world of Ivalice. The Esper of Ice, he represents the Zodiac sign of Pisces, the Fish. Very fitting, as Mateus does look like a fish. From his power of Ice, his color sign is White. He is also referred to as the Meena Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

Mateus' name is taken directly from the Emperor of Palamecia from Final Fantasy II. His backstory also has very similar elements to the Emperor's. The blue-skinned ice goddess bound to his form recalls Shiva. Though she exists within the Ivalice setting, it is unclear whether this is truly her, or a mere reference.

Final Fantasy XII

 * ''For the enemy page, see Mateus (Final Fantasy XII)

Mateus is found in the Stilshrine of Miriam, guarding the sword left there by King Raithwall. He is the second of the 5 Espers obtained during the main storyline.

Attacks
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Flash-Freeze

An Ice Elemental attack. Like your standard higher level Blizzard spell.

Frostwave

An Ice Elemental attack, and Mateus' ultimate attack. Mateus dives under the water and twirls his trident, charging up a blue aura of ice. He then throws his trident, forcing it to penetrate the surface causing a giant pillar of water to rise due to the force of the throw. Because of the icy aura of the trident, the water pillar immediately freezes and gives off cold air, making the player's screen "freeze" too. The screen shatters and all enemies in range receive damage.

License Information

 * Required License Points - 25 LP
 * Required Mist Carts - 1

Technicks

 * Libra

Magicks

 * None

Passive

 * Piercing Magic

Final Fantasy XII International
Mateus can cast Blizzara and has gained the null vitality augment.

Revenant Wings
Mateus is a Rank III summon in Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings. He teaches Filo her Quickening.

Flashfreeze-ice damage in a line

Blizzaja

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

 * ''For the enemy page, see Mateus (Final Fantasy Tactics Advance)

Mateus is a Totema of the Human race, and is obtained by fighting her in the dimensional rift. When summoned, Mateus is less damaging to Humans.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Mateus will be returning, along with the other Espers, in Final Fantasy Tactics A2. Mateus can be called by the Corsage of the Corrupt.