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"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 which essentially act the same, though in some games the blue variant is described as a spiritual monster. They tended to be a major pain in the early games, but since the removal of instant-death pits and difficult platforming, they aren't much of a hassle anymore.

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 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[]

The Blue Crow 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
Image Name - Game
Description
Statistics Items Location Notes
RavenC64cv1-ravenAmigacv-ravenPccv-raven
(NES/C64/AMI/PC)
Raven (jpn) - Castlevania [ edit ]
Just when you think he's attacking in a straight line, he changes direction. He attacks quickly. At the instant he appears in front of you, strike him with your whip.(*) HP: 1
Exp: 200
Atk: 3
3. Outside
Vkill-raven 6. Giant Raven  (Raven) - Vampire Killer [ edit ]
' Exp: 100
3. Castle Ruins
RavS1 3. Raven (Crow) - Simon's Quest [ edit ]
' HP: 4/16
Drop: Half Heart
Veros, Ghulash
Hcast-raven Raven  - Haunted Castle [ edit ]
' HP: 1
Atk: 1
1. Graveyard
4. Basement
5. Clocktower
Gb-raven 4. Eagle  (Death Bird) - Adventure [ edit ]
Eagles pass overhead, then dive and attack from behind. Always turn to face them and use the whip while standing firm.(*) HP: 1
Exp: 20
Atk: 1
1. Forest
Cv3-raven 3. Crow (jpn) - Dracula's Curse [ edit ]
' Atk: Japan 3/4(block 8 or later)
3. Forest, 4A. Ghost Ship, 5A. Tower, 6A. Causeway, 7. Mountains, 7A. Courtyard, 9. Inner Tower, A. Final Clock Tower
Gb2-raven 5. Raven  (Death Crow) - Belmont's Revenge [ edit ]
' Crystal Castle, Cloud Castle, Entrance, Chapel
Cv4-raven 43. Crow  - Super Castlevania IV [ edit ]
' HP: 8
Exp: 50
Atk: 2
2. Forest, 3. Underground Passage
X68-raven Blue Crow  - Chronicles [ edit ]
' HP: 1
Exp: 200
3. Courtyard
Rob-bcrow-1-Raven DXC
(RoB/DXC)
Raven  - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 1
Exp: 120
2. Entrance, 2'. Aqueducts, 4'. River, 5'. Piers
(Strategy)
Bl-raven-1- Raven  - Bloodlines [ edit ]
' 2. Atlantis Shrine, 6. The Castle Proserpina
Cvdx-raven-1- Raven  [alt] - Dracula X [ edit ]
' HP: 1
5. Courtyard, 5'. Sunken City, 6. Clock Tower
Blackcrow-1- 52. Black Crow (jpn) - Symphony of the Night [ edit ]
Flesh-eating raven. Strong: Thunder
Level: 13
HP: 15
Exp: 50
Drop: Aquamarine, Red Bean Bun
Royal Chapel
Sotn-braven-1- 53. Blue Raven (Blue Crow) - Symphony of the Night [ edit ]
Spirit of long-dead blue raven. Strong: Thunder
Level: 13
HP: 15
Exp: 50
Drop: Zircon, Pork Bun
Royal Chapel
Bluecrow 10. Blue Crow (jpn) - Aria of Sorrow [ edit ]
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
Redcrow 46. Red Crow (jpn) - Aria of Sorrow [ edit ]
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
Sotn-braven-1- 62. Blue Crow (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin [ edit ]
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
Blackcrow 103. Black Crow (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin [ edit ]
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
Blackcrow 24. Black Crow (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia [ edit ]
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
TAR DTB Raven  - Adventure ReBirth [ edit ]
A hostile bird under the influence of the night.(*) 1. Castle Bridge, 3. Dungeon, 4. Chapel, 5. Clock Tower
Black Crow  - Encore of the Night [ edit ]
' HP: 220
Exp: ~285
Drop: Ice Cream, Hamburger; Nine of Skulls
Steal: ~1S, 5C
Clock Tower
Raven 69. R. Raven (L. Crow[alt] - Harmony of Despair [ edit ]
An evil raven that enjoys the taste of human flesh. Weak: Slash, Pierce, Petrify, Curse, Poison
Exp: 200
Soul: Blue
Chapter 10

Drop Item Data[]

Item Data: Raven Drop Items
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Aquamarine Icon Aquamarine (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Other (Jewel/Ring) - Alucard
[edit]
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
Red Bean Bun Icon Red Bean Bun (Steamed Red Bean Bun) - Symphony of the Night
  Food - Alucard
[edit]
Chinese red bean bun [use] HP +12
Find: Floating Catacombs
Drop: Black Crow
Zircon Icon Zircon (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Other (Jewel/Ring) - Alucard
[edit]
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
Pork Bun Icon Pork Bun (Steamed Meat Bun) - Symphony of the Night
  Food - Alucard
[edit]
Chinese pork bun [use] HP +17
Find: Catacombs
Drop: Blue Raven
Red Soul Blue Crow - Crow Attack - Aria of Sorrow
  Bullet Soul - Soma
[edit]
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.
Yellow Soul Red Crow - Craft - Aria of Sorrow
  Enchanted Soul - Soma
[edit]
INT is increased by 4. (INT is increased by 1.) INT +4
Drop: Red Crow
Spell PoR Icon Summon Crow (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Magic Spell - Charlotte
[edit]
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.
Nine of Skulls - Encore of the Night
  Card - Alucard
[edit]
Drop: Black Crow
Guardian Soul HD Icon R. Raven - Harmony of Despair
  Guardian Soul (Familiar) - Soma
[edit]
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
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Saturn + Thunderbird (Crow Familiar) - Circle of the Moon
  DSS Effect - Nathan
[edit]
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.
Red Soul Blue Crow - Crow Attack - Aria of Sorrow
  Bullet Soul - Soma
[edit]
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.
Crow Transparent Crow - Curse of Darkness
  Innocent Devil - Bird-Type - Hector
[edit]
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)
Spell PoR Icon Summon Crow (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Magic Spell - Charlotte
[edit]
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.
Guardian Soul HD Icon R. Raven - Harmony of Despair
  Guardian Soul (Familiar) - Soma
[edit]
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
GoS Crow Crow - Grimoire of Souls
  Weapon (Bird) - Maria
[edit]
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
GoS Tengu Tengu - Grimoire of Souls
  Weapon (Bird) - Maria
[edit]
Jirobo, the masked crow. Messes around a lot, but is very reliable in battle. ATK +173, Dark +150
Rarity: ★★★
Special: Obsidian Impact I
GoS Yatagarasu Yatagarasu - Grimoire of Souls
  Weapon (Bird) - Maria
[edit]
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

See also[]

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