Astos
Astos is Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster’s fourth boss encounter, a deceptive dark elf who masquerades as the King of Western Keep. After retrieving the Crown from Marsh Cave, players discover his true identity as the villain responsible for cursing the Elven Prince. This battle rewards the Crystal Eye needed to help Matoya and obtain the Jolt Tonic.
Stats
Strategy
Weaknesses: None
Resistances: None
Bestiary: #033
Astos is a challenging opponent with 420 HP and devastating spells including the instant-kill Death spell. His 30 Attack and 42 Accuracy make physical attacks dangerous, while his high Magic Defense (170) makes offensive spells less effective than physical damage.
Battle Strategy
Your Black or Red Mage should immediately cast Haste and Temper on your Warrior or Monk to maximize physical damage. The Death spell can instantly eliminate party members, making constant healing critical. Keep everyone above 40 HP to survive his spell rotations.
Bring Phoenix Downs. Your White Mage must prioritize healing and be ready to revive fallen teammates if Death lands. When not buffing allies, your Black Mage should use offensive magic despite Astos’s resistance, as every point of damage counts.
After the Battle
After defeating Astos, you receive the Crystal Eye. Take this to Matoya’s Cave to trade for the Herb, which you can then bring to the Elf Doctor in Elfheim to create the Jolt Tonic and wake the Elven Prince.
Rewards
- Experience: 2,250
- Gil: 2,000
- Item Drops: Mythril Sword