Dragoon Wyvern

The Offensive Wyvern
Has Elemental Breath attacks, which are used whenever the Dragoon uses a Weapon Skill. When timed properly, this Breath attack can be used to Magic Burst.

This is the default Wyvern type.

The Defensive Wyvern
The first type of ability that a Defensive Wyvern has is Remove Breath. The Wyvern uses this on any party member whenever the Dragoon uses a Weapon Skill. This breath will remove certain status ailments, depending on the Dragoon's level (Remove Poison at level 1, Remove Blind at 20, and Remove Paralysis at 40), but will only use this ability if there is one of the offending status effects to remove. The second ability is Healing Breath. Whenever a Dragoon casts a spell, the Wyvern will cast healing breath on himself or a party member, but only if they are at or below 1/3 health. However, with the Drachen Armet, the Wyvern will cast healing breath at 1/2 hp or below for about 250-350 HP. And with the Wyrm Armet he'll cast at 1/3 health for about 350-450 HP.

Subjob needed: White Mage, Black Mage, Red Mage, Summoner*, Blue Mage, or Scholar

* Summoner gives the Defensive wyvern but is unable to trigger healing breath. This subjob combination can only perform Remove Breath.

The Multipurpose Wyvern
Whenever the Dragoon uses a weapon skill, the Wyvern will use its Elemental Breath on the target. And when the Dragoon casts a spell, the Wyvern will cast Healing Breath, but will only be used if they are below 1/4 HP, and only target the Dragoon who uses it. However, with the Drachen Armet the Wyvern will cast heal breath at 1/3 HP or below. A multipurpose Wyvern does not have access to Remove Breath.

Subjob needed: Bard, Dark Knight, Paladin, or Ninja

In order to switch to this job, you must be at least level 30 and have completed The Holy Crest.

Wyvern HP+ Gear

 * Falconer's Hose Lv.50 Wyvern HP +30
 * Wyvern Mail Lv.50 Wyvern HP +65
 * Drachen Brais Lv.52 Wyvern HP +10%
 * Chanoix's Gorget Lv.70 Wyvern HP +50
 * Wyvern Perch Lv.73 Wyvern HP +50
 * Ostreger Mitts Lv.74 Wyvern HP +10
 * Drachen Brais +1 Lv.74 Wyvern HP +15%
 * Homam Gambieras Lv.75 Wyvern HP +50

Wyvern Names
When you first name your Wyvern, you're only given the first list of names to choose from. After you finish the quest, switch your job to Dragoon and speak to Fouvia near the Norg Auction House Representatives. For 9,800 gil she will allow you to change the name and give you access to the other lists.

History

 * Dec. 13, 2005 Version Update:
 * Call Wyvern recast timer changed to 20 minutes.
 * Dragoon's two-hour ability changed to Spirit Surge. When used, the Wyvern is absorbed, and its HP and TP are added to the Dragoon's.
 * Dragoon's Wyvern received Subtle Blow job trait.
 * Mar. 10, 2008 Version Update:
 * A wyvern’s attributes will now increase in correspondence to the amount of experience gained from the moment the wyvern is summoned.
 * This increase will not be affected by experience gained from Campaign, Besieged, or items.
 * A wyvern’s attributes will be reset to their original values when the wyvern is KO’d, dismissed, or changes areas.


 * Note: Dragoon Mobs 2hr will still use  Call Wyvern .

Historical Background
Wyvern are dragons which have two wings, but only two legs. Sometimes shown as having claws on the wings, acting like another pair of "hands". The Wyvern is sometimes depicted as having a razor sharp stinger filled with poison on the end of its tail. The history of the wyvern seems to come from Europe. The history of this dragon is not so clear, it seems to be mixed in with the history of the 4-legged dragon. Wyverns have been depicted in heraldry on shields and banners for hundreds of years, and is considered a sign of strength to those who bear the symbol.