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Cockatrice (コカトリス, Kokatorisu?), also known as COCTRICE, Cocatris, Cocktric, Cockataur, Cokatrice, Cokatolis, Cocatoris, or Stoney Roost, is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series that has appeared since the original Final Fantasy. Cockatrices are typically birds, though they have appeared in other forms.

Cockatrices often possess the ability to petrify the player characters, making them a potential danger. Cockatrices are sometimes attuned to the Lightning element.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy[]

Cockatrice from FFI Pixel Remaster sprite

The Cockatrice, also known as COCTRICE, is an enemy encountered in the Cavern of Earth, Mirage Tower, Sunken Shrine and Cavern of Ice. Its attacks are not strong, but they can inflict Petrify on the party and can potentially number up to eight Cockatrices at once. Once defeated, they may drop Gold Needles in later versions, which the player can use to cure the Petrify status. Players can flee from this monster if they find the petrify status to be annoying.

Final Fantasy II[]

Cockatrice from FFII Pixel Remaster sprite

The Cockatrice is an enemy encountered in the Cave of Mysidia and the Cyclone, as well as in the Mysidia area. Its attacks may cause Petrification. It is recommended to have the Esuna spell leveled up or to have a healthy supply of Gold Needles to counteract Petrify.

Final Fantasy III[]

Cockatrice from FFIII Pixel Remaster sprite

The Cockatrice (コッカトリス, Kokkatorisu?) is an enemy fought in the Cave of Tides. Its appearance is a stark contrast to the avian-like design used in other titles, instead being based more on the Basilisk. A good way of defeating it is to open the fight with the Geomancer ability Whirlpool. Another easy way to weaken or lower the danger of this creature is to cast Blind, as the chances of getting petrified are great.

Final Fantasy IV[]

Cocktric from FFIV SNES sprite

The Cockatrice, also known as Cocktric or Cocatris, is an enemy encountered on Mt. Hobs and the area around Fabul. It is a weak enemy, but may inflict the Petrify status with its physical attacks.

The Cockatrice and its Helldiver and Fledging Rukh palette swaps have a low chance of dropping the Cockatrice Eidolon for use by Rydia. When summoned, Cockatrice is a 100% accurate instant death attack to a single foe that is not immune to the Petrify status. In the 3D versions, Cockatrice deals Earth damage to enemies that are immune to Stone.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-[]

Cockatrice is a Summon spell for imposter Rydia. It attempts to petrify an enemy and deals non-elemental damage at the cost of 15 MP.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]

Cockatrice is not a very powerful enemy, but can inflict Petrify if not dealt with quickly. It and its palette-swap, Helldiver, both drop the item Cockatrice, which, again, can be given to Rydia to obtain the Cockatrice summon.

Final Fantasy V[]

Cockataur from FFV SNES sprite

The Cockatrice, also known as Cockataur, is an enemy found on the North Mountain. They will attempt to petrify the player party, but are easily eliminated and pose little threat.

Final Fantasy VI[]

FF6 Cockatrice

Cockatrice, also known a Cokatrice, is a creature summoned by Mog during his Wind Rhapsody Dance. Cockatrice deals non-elemental magic damage and petrifies an opponent. It fails on targets immune to death.

Final Fantasy VII[]

Cokatolis FF7

Cokatolis is an enemy encountered in the Corel Area and on Mt. Corel. It can petrify party members, but players can steal Softs from them to counter the status. Otherwise, they are not a threat.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]

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Final Fantasy VIII[]

FF8 Cockatrice

The Cockatrice is an enemy encountered in the Timber, Esthar, and Galbadia regions. It uses Electric Discharge as a final attack, but is better known for its ability to petrify.

Final Fantasy XI[]

Cockatrice 1 (FFXI)

Cockatrice are a family of flightless birds native to arid deserts. Their meat is highly prized. The common Cockatrice can be encountered as a regular enemy in the Labyrinth of Onzozo.

Final Fantasy XII[]

XII cockatrice render

Cockatrice are a genus of avions and fiends consisting of stout flightless birds. The common Cockatrice can be encountered as a regular enemy in the Dalmasca Ester- and Westersands.

The nomad village on Giza Plains has a farm with cockatrices in a variety of sizes. Although they are often fought as enemies, a lady in the pen mentions that cockatrices are tame and gentle creatures, and wonders if they are intelligent. The player can talk to the birds once they have the Feather of the Flock key item obtained from the Tracks of the Beast area of Giza during the Rains. The great cockatrice escape sidequest can be completed after finishing Draklor Laboratory. The player must find the cockatrices who have escaped from the nomads on the Giza Plains.

Final Fantasy XIV[]

Cockatrice XIV

The Cockatrice is a member of the dodo family that could be found in Thanalan in the original release, and didn't reappear again until Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward. They can now be found in The Dravanian Hinterlands The Dravanian Hinterlands as regular enemies, and are involved in the FATEs Cockatrice Block Cockatrice Block and Poroggo Stuck Poroggo Stuck.

Final Fantasy XV[]

Cockatrice FFXV

The cockatrice is a bird fought in the Vesperpool region of Cleigne and during the The Rogues of Rydielle Ley Hunt.

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

FFT-enemy-Cocatoris

The Cockatrice, also known as Cocatoris, is the strongest member of the Aevis family. Its special attack, Beak, can cause petrification.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]

FFTA2 Cockatrice

The Cockatrice is both a species of monster and specific member of that species. They are portly, flightless birds, and some variants inflict the Petrify debuff. Cockatrices are the first enemies encountered in the game.

Crystal Defenders[]

CD Cockatrice

The Cockatrice is a very weak enemy that is usually one of the first waves in W1 and W2.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]

FFCC-Cockatrice

The Cockatrice is an enemy that appears as a cock-like bird with reptilian scales, and can inflict petrification with its breath attack. Its name stems from the mythical creature with similar traits. Is very inquisitive, but is easy to destroy this enemy. The Cockatrice appears as a regular enemy in the Selepation Cave in all cycles.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time[]

The Cockatrice is an enemy that appears as a sort of rooster with reptilian scales, and large appendages protruding from its head. Cockatrices attack by pecking and firing pin missiles from the lobes on their head, and favor Lightning magic. They are rather fragile enemies and will be knocked down after losing about half of their HP. The Cockatrice first appears as an enemy in the Ruins.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[]

FFMQ Stoney Roost

The Stoney Roost is found in the Ice Pyramid and can petrify party members with Stone Beak.

The Final Fantasy Legend[]

FFL Albatros

The Cocatris is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster units can transform into. It can be found on the nineteenth floor of the Tower.

Final Fantasy Legend II[]

FFLII Cocatris

The Cocatris is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster units can transform into.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light[]

FF4HoL Cockatrice

The Cockatrice is an enemy that appears in the Moonlight Tower and in the Quicksand Castle during Part II.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

FFD Cocatrice

The Cockatrice is an enemy encountered on Mt. Lux and Mt. Liene. Their standard Beak ability inflicts petrification on a party member.

Final Fantasy Dimensions II[]

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Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

DFFOO Cockatrice Model
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Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

The Final Fantasy, III, IV, and Tactics Cockatrices appear as enemies.

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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

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Final Fantasy Artniks Dive[]

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Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]

Cockatrice ATB

The Cockatrice is an enemy encountered on the Cornelia's Tract. It uses Peck and drops the Mythril Rod.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

The Final Fantasy IV, V, and Mobius Cockatrices appear as enemies. The Final Fantasy IV Cockatrice was also set to appear as a Summoning ability, but doesn't appear in the final product.[1]

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Final Fantasy Explorers[]

Cockatrice randomly appears in Lake Filouz as a mini boss.

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

FFBE Cockatrice Sprite

In addition to its own original Cockatrice, the Final Fantasy Tactics Cockatrice appears as an enemy.

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Mobius Final Fantasy[]

MFF Cockatrice Model
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World of Final Fantasy[]

WoFF Cockatrice

Cockatrice are a group of Mirage, as well as the name of one of the creatures. Cockatrice can be found in the Pyreglow Forest and become imprismable by using physical attacks.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[]

Cockatrice appears in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game as Earth-elemental Summon cards.

Final Fantasy Portal App[]

The Final Fantasy V and VIII Cockatrices appear as Triple Triad cards.

Dice de Chocobo[]

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Other appearances[]

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable[]

Cockatrice is a chance card, the card's ability: Get 1 free roll and don't need to pay rent for this turn.

Lord of Vermilion[]

LoV Cockatrice
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Etymology[]

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.

References[]

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