Archaeoaevis (アルケオエイビス, Arukeoeibisu?, lit. Archeo Avis), also known as Archeoaevis or Archeoavis, is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy V[]
Archeoaevis is a boss encountered in the Ronka Ruins. It must be defeated five times in succession as it continuously revives itself, granting itself new abilities as it does so. It is a challenging boss capable of using such abilities such as Blaze, Thunder, and Maelstrom. It is also capable of changing its elemental weakness with Wall Change.
Final Fantasy XII[]
Archaeoaevis is an enemy fought in the Zertinan Caverns, in the Balamka Fault area. While moderately powerful in the original version, in the Zodiac versions its stats are significantly increased, making it a dangerous opponent. It is the only source of the Emperor Scales needed for the Durandal.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
The Archaeoaevis is a member of the Aevis family encountered in the Coerthas Central Highlands during the Dragoon quest Fatal Seduction. It is larger and has more HP than the average aevis, but otherwise boasts the same abilities.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
Mobius Final Fantasy[]
Etymology[]
The creature's name comes from the Greek root archaeo- meaning "ancient" and the Latin word avis meaning "bird".