- "Crow" redirects here.
- For the Innocent Devil, see Crow (Innocent Devil).
- For the Grimoire of Souls tome, see The Raven.
The Raven and Crow are enemies in the Castlevania series, although they also appear as allies in some games. They are evil birds with an acquired taste for human flesh.
Description[]
Ravens are hostile birds under the influence of the night that have developed a taste for human flesh. They usually are perched somewhere and wait for the hero to come near. When this happens, they either swoop at them or fly out of range; they may then make more than one attempt to attack or fly away for good. Sometimes the raven will disappear after impacting the hero.
Ravens and Crows are indistinguishable in Castlevania games and differences in names are often just the result of different translation decisions. They come in several colors (black, blue and red), all of which essentially act the same, though in some games the blue variant is described as a spiritual monster. They were major nuisances in earlier Castlevania titles, but with the removal of instant death pits and difficult platforming, they are much less of a hassle than before. In later games, they are little more than an irritant to the player, inflicting minor damage and nothing else.
While they never appear as bosses, there is a crow demon called Malphas who sometimes acts as a boss. He takes the form of a crow-like man and uses flocks of crows as weapons.
Soma Cruz is able to send crows flying toward his enemies after gaining dominance over a Crow's soul, in an attack similar to the way that Maria Renard uses her Doves.
All Bird-Type Innocent Devils in Castlevania: Curse of Darkness start their existence as a Crow.
Appearances[]
Castlevania: The Adventure[]
The Raven (called Eagle in the Game Boy Nintendo Player's Guide and Death Bird in Japan, unrelated to the boss of a similar name) flies straight from one end of the screen to the other, but then doubles back, swoops low, and lunges quickly toward Christopher.
In concept art in the Castlevania Anniversary Collection, it is described as an "Ominous Bird" and a weak flying enemy.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night[]
Like the rest of its Castlevania birds kin, this enemy acts as an obstacle during extensive platforming. Blue Ravens are found on the topmost platforms of the Royal Chapel's bell towers.
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow[]
The Red Crow is an enemy in Aria of Sorrow. According to its in-game description, it's "a vicious red crow dyed red by the splattered blood of wounded men". The Red Crow is generally a weak enemy and is first found in the Floating Garden. It doesn't really have an attack per se, it just flies in one spot until Soma moves, then it follows him around.
The Blue Crow's soul is a Bullet Soul. When equipped, it grants Soma the Crow Attack ability, which allows him to attack by flying crows at enemies. The Red Crow's soul is an Enchanted Soul. When equipped, it grants Soma the Craft ability, which increases INT by 4.
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness[]
All Bird-Type Innocent Devils in Curse of Darkness start their existence as a Crow. This basic innocent devil can fly and attack enemies quickly and then fly out of the range of a possible counterattack. It also has the ability to glide over long distances while Hector holds onto its legs, transporting him to before unreachable areas.
A crow is frequently seen communicating mentally with Hector in the comic.
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin[]
Upon entering the Forest of Doom, there is a flock of crows disguised as leaves resting in a dead tree. When the player approaches, the crows are startled and fly away.
The Blue Crow also frequently appears in the Forest of Doom. When coming too close, it dashes at the heroes and then flies around to hit them once more.
Enemy Data[]
| Enemy Data: Raven | |||||
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| Image | Name - Game Description |
Statistics | Items | Location | Notes |
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| Japanese Description: (*) It flaps its wings and targets you. Its movements are unpredictable. |
HP: 1 Exp: 200 Atk: 3 |
3. Outside |
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| Japanese Description: (*) A raven that likes to eat carrion. As a scout, it detects danger and attacks sharply. |
Exp: 100 |
3. Castle Ruins |
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| Japanese Description: (*) They are creepy. Messengers from the dead. |
HP: 4/16 |
Drop: Half Heart |
Veros, Ghulash |
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| ' | HP: 1 Atk: 1 |
1. Graveyard 4. Basement 5. Clocktower |
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| Japanese Description: (*) Extremely ferocious, it circles behind its prey and then charges forward. |
HP: 1 Exp: 20 Atk: 1 |
1. Forest |
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| ' | Atk:  3/4(block 8 or later) |
3. Forest, 4A. Ghost Ship, 5A. Tower, 6A. Causeway, 7. Mountains, 7A. Courtyard, 9. Inner Halls, A. Final Clock Tower |
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| Japanese Description: (*) It targets players flying in the sky. |
Crystal Castle, Cloud Castle, Entrance, Chapel |
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| ' | HP: 8 Exp: 50 Atk: 2 |
2. Forest, 3. Underground Water Vein |
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| ' | HP: 1 Exp: 200 |
3. Courtyard |
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| ' | HP: 1 Exp: 120 |
2. Castle Entrance, 2'. Lake Bridge, 4'. Mountains, 5'. Wandering/Shudder |
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| ' | 2. Atlantis Shrine, 6. The Castle Proserpina |
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5. Courtyard, 5'. Sunken City, 6. Clock Tower |
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| Flesh-eating raven. | Strong: Thunder Level: 13 HP: 15 Exp: 50 |
Drop: Aquamarine, Red Bean Bun |
Royal Chapel |
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| Spirit of long-dead blue raven. | Strong: Thunder Level: 13 HP: 15 Exp: 50 |
Drop: Zircon, Pork Bun |
Royal Chapel |
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| A blue crow that nibbles upon rotting corpses. | Weak: Sword, Stone HP: 25 MP: 10 Exp: 2 Atk: 12 Def: 0 |
Soul: Crow Attack |
Castle Corridor |
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| A vicious crow dyed red by the splattered blood of wounded men. | Weak: Sword, Stone HP: 70 MP: 10 Exp: 44 Atk: 29 Def: 0 |
Soul: Craft |
Floating Garden |
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| The spirit of a crow that continues to fly, even after death. | Strong: Strike Weak: Whip, Slash, Fire HP: 13 Exp: 34 Skill Pt: 1 |
Forest of Doom |
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| An evil crow that has developed a taste for human flesh. | Strong: Strike Weak: Whip, Slash, Fire HP: 33 Exp: 69 Skill Pt: 1 |
Drop: Summon Crow |
Dark Academy |
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| An evil bird with an acquired taste for human flesh. | Weak: Slash, Flame, Curse, Stone HP: 13 Exp: 13 Skill Pt: 1 Atk: 25 |
Tymeo Mountains |
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| A hostile bird under the influence of the night.(*) | 1. Castle Bridge, 3. Dungeon, 4. Chapel, 5. Clock Tower |
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| ' | HP: 220 Exp: ~285 |
Drop: Ice Cream, Hamburger; Nine of Skulls Steal: ~1S, 5C |
Clock Tower |
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| An evil raven that enjoys the taste of human flesh. | Weak: Slash, Pierce, Petrify, Curse, Poison Exp: 200 |
Soul: Blue |
Chapter 10 |
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Drop Item Data[]
| Item Data: Raven Drop Items | ||||||||
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| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
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| Fairly valuable ring [salable] | ATT + 3 (with Jewel Sword - Saturn only) Sell: $800 |
Find: Death Wing's Lair, Anti-Chapel, Reverse Colosseum Drop: Black Crow, Killer Fish Create: Jewel Sword |
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| Chinese red bean bun [use] | HP +12 |
Find: Floating Catacombs Drop: Black Crow |
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| Sparkling ring [salable] | ATT + 1 (with Jewel Sword - Saturn only) Sell: $150 |
Find: Underground Caverns, Royal Chapel, Outer Wall, Reverse Keep, Reverse Caverns, Anti-Chapel, Reverse Entrance, Reverse Colosseum Drop: Merman, Blue Raven Create: Jewel Sword |
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| Chinese pork bun [use] | HP +17 |
Find: Catacombs Drop: Blue Raven |
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| Attacks by flying crows at enemies. | Consume: 10 MP |
65 ATK |
Rarity: 30 Drop: Blue Crow |
Effect: Can also be used while in Bat Form. | ||||
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| INT is increased by 4. (INT is increased by 1.) | INT +4 |
Drop: Red Crow |
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| Summon a Crow to use in battle. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 40 MP |
ATK +4 (partially charged), ATK +8 (fully charged) |
Drop: Black Crow |
Effect: Two crows hover around and swoop on enemies. They last for 20 seconds. Special: Fully charged: Four crows hover around and swoop on enemies. They last for around a minute. | ||||
| Drop: Black Crow |
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| Summon an 8-bit raven as a familiar. | Attrib: Pierce Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +6 |
Steal: R. Raven (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Raven Familiar | ||||
Ally Item Data[]
Some crows can be summoned or used in a similar manner to Maria's Doves (see Summon Crow). Crows and ravens can also be used as familiars (see Crow Familiar). A crow innocent devil also exists (see Crow (Innocent Devil)).
| Item Data: Crow Allies | ||||||||
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| A crow familiar appears and will electrocute enemies. | Attrib: Electricity Consume: 16 MP/Attack |
Create: Saturn + Thunderbird |
Effect: Summons a crow that sparks with electricity. When it touches an enemy, the electricity sparks higher and causes damage. | |||||
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| Attacks by flying crows at enemies. | Consume: 10 MP |
65 ATK |
Rarity: 30 Drop: Blue Crow |
Effect: Can also be used while in Bat Form. | ||||
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| A black bird said to feast on corpse flesh, and hated for it. Rumors of death follow in its path. | Create: Devil Shard (Bird) [LV 1] |
Effect: Glide Evolve: Goldfinch (40 Blue/Yellow/White), Skull Wing (40 Red/Blue) | ||||||
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| Summon a Crow to use in battle. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 40 MP |
ATK +4 (partially charged), ATK +8 (fully charged) |
Drop: Black Crow |
Effect: Two crows hover around and swoop on enemies. They last for 20 seconds. Special: Fully charged: Four crows hover around and swoop on enemies. They last for around a minute. | ||||
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| Summon an 8-bit raven as a familiar. | Attrib: Pierce Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +6 |
Steal: R. Raven (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Raven Familiar | ||||
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| Sly, the cunning crow. Collector and connoisseur of all things shiny and round. | Rarity: ★★ Summon: 300 Gems (any book) |
Special: Drive Impact Notes: Unreleased in original game | ||||||
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| Jirobo, the masked crow. Messes around a lot, but is very reliable in battle. | ATK +173, Dark +150 |
Rarity: ★★★ |
Special: Obsidian Impact I | |||||
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| Yaya, the three-legged crow. A divine messenger sent to light the path to greatness. | ATK +194, Holy +300 |
Buy: 25,000 Winter Coins Find: ★★★★★ |
Special: Shining Impact II | |||||
Gallery[]
- Main article: Raven/Gallery