The Cockatrice is a species of monster and a specific monster in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift. They are portly, flightless birds, and some variants can petrify targets. Cockatrices are the very first enemies fought in the game.
Classes[edit | edit source]
- Cockatrice
An avian creature with a violent temperament. It pecks at its foes with a razor-edged beak.
- Axebeak
This relative of the cockatrice intimidates its foes with a display of its brilliantly hued wings.
- Cluckatrice
This variety of cockatrice is covered in snow white feathers. A rare bird, seldom seen.
- Blackwind
Blackwinds only appear in Brightmoon Tor. They also have the Brightmoon Tor secondary ability skillset of Turning.
The Crushatrice is a larger relative of the Cockatrice and much more resilient and dangerous.
Stats[edit | edit source]
| Monster | Move | Jump | Evasion | Resilience | Weak | Half | Null | Absorb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockatrice | 3 | 2 | 0 | 40 | Water | — | — | — |
| Axebeak | 4 | 2 | 0 | 40 | Water | — | — | — |
| Cluckatrice | 3 | 2 | 0 | 40 | Earth | — | — | Air |
| Blackwind | 4 | 2 | 0 | 40 | Water | — | — | — |
Abilities[edit | edit source]
Territorialism[edit | edit source]
| Ability | MP | Range | Cockatrice | Axebeak | Cluckatrice | Blackwind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Breath | 18 | 4 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Inflicts Stone debuff to target. | ||||||
| Fluster | — | Self | Yes | Yes | No | ? |
| Inflicts Berserk. | ||||||
| Scurry | — | Self | Yes | Yes | No | ? |
| Inflicts Haste. | ||||||
| Peck | — | 1 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Deals damage to one foe. | ||||||
| Scatter | — | Adjacent tiles | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Deals damage to surrounding units and raises user's Evasion. | ||||||
| Wake-up Call | — | 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ? |
| Bestows Quicken upon target. | ||||||
Etymology[edit | edit source]
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.
