Aevis (Tactics)

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A monstrous bird with a razor-sharp beak and giant wings. Although a skillful flier, it almost always walks on land.

Description

Aevis species in Final Fantasy Tactics includes three birdlike monsters. They have incredible mobility and can fly over other units. Although being avian creatures they are weak to Earth-elemental attacks and also have a weakness to Wind.

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Ranks

Rank I

Jura Aevis (Juravis)

The Jura Aevis is the weakest variant of the Aevis, but its physical attacks are still quite strong.

Rank II

Steelhawk

The Steelhawk lives up to its name by lashing out with powerful melee "Scratch Up" attacks.

Rank III

Cockatrice (Cocatoris)

The Cockatrice is a very dangerous enemy on the battlefield. It can swoop in from faraway perches and petrify unsuspecting units with its "Beak" ability.

Statistics

Monster	Move	Jump	Phy. Evasion Rate	Innate Abilities	Common Poach	Rare Poach
Jura Aevis	6	6*	30%	Cannot enter water, Fly, Counter	Potion	Rubber Boots
Steelhawk	6	6*	28%	Cannot enter water, Fly, Counter	Phoenix Down	Hunting Bow
Cockatrice	6	6*	33%	Cannot enter water, Fly, Counter	Gold Needle	Featherweave Cloak

*Since the Aevis class can fly, their Jump skill is inconsequential.

Abilities

The damage formula for Talon Dive is as follows:

$Damage = (Phys.Atk)^2 \times (Bravery/100)$

The success rate of Glitterlust is as follows:

$Speed + PWR$

The success rate of all other abilities are as follows:

$Magick Attack + PWR$

The damage of Featherbomb is as follows:

$Magick Attack \times PWR$

Ability	Jura Aevis	Steelhawk	Cockatrice	Range	Effect	Vertical
Talon Dive	Yes	Yes	Yes	1	1	2
	Attack by tearing with talons while in midair.
Featherbomb	No*	No	Yes	3	1	Infinite
	Attack by dropping an explosive feather on the target.
Glitterlust	No	Yes	No	1	1	1
	Receive glittering gil.
Beak	No	No*	Yes	1	1	0
	Attack vital spots with a long beak, petrifying the target. Effect: Stone
Peck	No	No	No*	1	1	1
	Employ a special skill that reduces physical attack power.

*Abilities can be learned by this race when a unit with the "Beastmaster" Support Ability is nearby.

Gallery

Jura Aevis's Portrait.

Steelhawk's Portrait.

Cockatrice's Portrait.

Talon Dive.

Featherbomb.

Glitterlust.

Beak.

Peck.

Etymology

[view · edit · purge]The Cockatrice is a creature from mythology. It is similar to the basilisk in appearance and ability, but also possesses flight. A cockatrice is born from an egg hatched by a rooster and incubated by a toad, and its gaze causes instant petrification.

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