Archeoaevis (Final Fantasy V)

Archeoaevis is a boss in Final Fantasy V. It is the protector of the Earth Crystal. It can be found at the Ronka Ruins, and it is fought in five parts.

Battle
The battle is fought in five parts. The first four parts have 1,600 HP each and although there is no visual transition between them, they each have minor differences in their stats. After defeating the fourth part, the monster will fade like a defeated enemy and then be revived.

Archeoaevis will sometimes use the Wall Change ability, changing his weakness. His most powerful attack in his first form is Blaze. It does around 250 damage to each member and also inflicts Sap. His only other random attack is Thunder, which is only a level one spell and deals negligible damage, though it hits the whole party.

Once defeated, Archeoaevis reappears and casts Maelstrom, its strongest attack, reducing everyone to critical status. After it reappears, it becomes immune to all forms of magic.

Archeoaevis might confuse an ally.

Strategy
Having party of Knight, Black Mage with White Magic abilities, Ninja, and Monk is helpful.

One party member should be constantly scanning it to find out what Archeoaevis's current weakness is.

Throwing Shurikens with the Throw command is useful. Using Cura is essential throughout the battle. It is advised to use Cura on all party members, even if they do not require healing. Death Claw also seems to work on him in his first form.

In his final form (after he has faded like a defeated enemy and been revived) Archeoaevis is on level 20, and so is susceptible to the Blue Magic Level 5 Death.

Archeoaevis can also be easily killed by the Blue Magic 1000 Needles. Usually take 8-9 turns to kill him, but this will be easier with the party of four Blue Mages.

Related Enemies

 * Jura Aevis
 * Grand Aevis

Archeoaevis