The Crushatrice is a species of monster and a specific monster in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift. They are capable of flight despite their extreme girth, and know a variety of devastating moves, many of which involve jumping into the air and crushing unfortunate foes.
The Crushatrice species take up a 3x3 tile area and are unable to move or jump. They have a huge HP stat and often know the Absorb Damage Passive skill, further increasing their vitality. Crushatrice have smaller brethren, the Cockatrice species.
Classes[]
- Crushatrice
A cockatrice of prodigious size. It uses its massive bulk as a weapon.
A particular Crushatrice named Klesta is one of the first enemies encountered, and has a penchant for fleeing battles when it is low on health, much to the dismay of House Bowen.
- Mamatrice
This variety of cockatrice is covered in snow white feathers. A rare bird, seldom seen.
The Mamatrice Tuis is involved in a string of sidequests concerning poaching of endangered animals.
- Cerayn
Glistening black plumage covers this monster. It rips and tears into all those who would do it harm.
The only Cerayn is found on Brightmoon Tor's final watch.
Stats[]
| Monster | Move | Jump | Evasion | Resilience | Weak | Half | Null | Absorb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crushatrice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | ― | ― | ― | ― |
| Mamatrice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | ― | ― | ― | ― |
| Cerayn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | ― | ― | ― | ― |
Abilities[]
Territorialism[]
Cockatrices use their powerful wings to shield themselves from attacks and strike at their prey.
Description
| Ability | MP | Range | Crushatrice | Mamatrice | Cerayn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortify | 0 | Self | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Raises Attack power. | |||||
| Peck | 0 | Front of user | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Run target through with a ferocious strike of the beak. | |||||
| Devour | 0 | 3 sq. width line in front of user | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Deals damage in a large area in front of user. | |||||
| Territorial Marking | 0 | 7 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leap into the air and land with a heavy thud. Damages units caught underneath. | |||||
| Piston Drop | 0 | All | Yes | No | Yes |
| Bounces around field, damaging all foes. | |||||
Etymology[]
Crushatrice is a portmanteau of "crush" and "cockatrice". 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.