Mateus (Final Fantasy XII)

Mateus the Corrupt is an Esper in Final Fantasy XII. He is found in the Stilshrine of Miriam, guarding the Sword of Kings left by King Raithwall. He is the second of the five Espers obtained during the main story.

Mateus's License costs 25 LP, and requires one Mist Charge to summon.

Profile
Mateus is associated with the element of Ice and the zodiac sign of Pisces, the Fish, which is reflected by the fish-like aspects to his appearance. 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 is the creature with multiple limbs wielding a trident. The blue female is the goddess he uses as a living shield.

Story
Mateus is fought during the main storyline. He is found in the Stilshrine of Miriam, guarding the Sword of Kings left by King Raithwall.

Obtained
After being fought as a boss, Mateus' license can be purchased on the License Board for 25 LP.

Battle
Mateus requires one Mist Charge to summon.

Attacks
An ice-elemental attack that acts as a stronger form of Blizzard. Its power is boosted in the Zodiac versions.
 * Flash-Freeze

A Blizzard-elemental and Mateus's ultimate attack. Mateus dives into a lake. After charging his trident, he launches the weapon towards the enemy. The force of the trident results in a column of water engulfing the opponent. The column freezes, and the immediate vicinity experiences a drastic decrease in temperature. The column begins to crack before the entire screen shatters.
 * Frostwave

In the Zodiac versions, Mateus can cast Blizzara and his spells are boosted by the Null Vitality augment.
 * Other

Gambit information

 * Zodiac
 * FFXII

Stats
Mateus absorbs Ice and is weak against Lightning, taking half damage from every other element.


 * Zodiac
 * FFXII

Actions

 * Zodiac
 * FFXII

Status effects

 * Libra

Augments

 * Ignore Reflect
 * Null VIT (Zodiac releases only)

Etymology
Mateus's name is taken from Emperor Mateus of Final Fantasy II. His backstory in Final Fantasy XII has similar elements to the Emperor's, particularly the concept of a once virtuous ruler getting corrupted and banished to Hell.

He is also referred to as the Meena Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.