So I've recently become interested in the Castlevania series after the reveal of Simon and Richter in Smash and after playing a few of the games I'm really invested in the series. I'm also interested to see who people consider to be the 'best' member of the Belmont Clan and why they think so. I'll post a list of the playable Belmont's and their role in the series as a way for people to refresh their memories or even discover any Belmonts they may have missed out on. *CASTLEVANIA SERIES SPOILERS AHEAD*
Leon Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
Leon Belmont is the founder of the clan's tradition of vampire hunting and also the first known wielder of the Vampire Killer in its complete form, although he did not defeat Dracula, as Dracula did not exist at that time. He was a knight once, but left his knighthood to pursue his betrothed's kidnappers, which led to the events of his so far one and only game.
Trevor Belmont
Trevor is the first Belmont to have defeated Dracula and as such, has gained legendary status. Dracula had attacked Transylvania with his legions and no man could stand against him which forced the church to find a member of the Belmont clan. This led them to finding Trevor, who defeated hordes of Dracula's legions, found valuable allies on his way, and ultimately defeated Dracula himself.
Christopher Belmont
A hundred years after Trevor Belmont's victory, Dracula would re-emerge, more powerful than ever, and haunt Transylvania again. However, Christopher Belmont stood ready to face the Count and defeated him in combat. Dracula feigned defeat, however, and waited 15 years to strike back, which he did when Christopher's son, Soleiyu Belmont was born. He possessed Soleiyu after the boy turned 15 and forced Christopher to tread through five castles, face Soleiyu in combat and defeat Dracula again.
Simon Belmont
Simon is possibly the most famous member of the clan. Even though it was rumoured that Dracula becomes stronger with each resurrection, Simon still went into the castle alone and fought his way through, eventually defeating the Count. He was badly wounded from the battle, however, and Dracula had cast a curse on Simon before his death. This curse did not allow the wound to be healed, and it was slowly killing him. It was not until 1698 that Simon discovered the way to cure this curse, which involved gathering Dracula's remains and burning them. However, after gathering them, a sixth body piece previously unknown to Simon caused the Count to revive. He defeated him and burned his remains, being freed from the curse, and was ultimately victorious, saving Transylvania once more.
Juste Belmont
Juste is the grandson of Simon Belmont. 50 years after his grandfather's victory, Dracula's castle appeared suddenly, with no prior attack or ceremony. Juste had to explore the castle and discover its secrets and finally found out that it was through his best friend Maxim that the castle had resurfaced, albeit without its true master. Juste finally fought to save Maxim and, in the end, battled a wraith born out of Maxim's feelings that took over the appearance of Dracula.
Richter Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Richter's town was attacked by Dracula's dark legions and rode toward the town on his carriage to save it. Unfortunately, he was too late as Dracula kidnapped his fiance, Annette and three other maidens from the village. Richter made his way through many formidable creatures and obstacles, saving all four maidens and defeating Dracula, saving the world from darkness once more. Richter would later earn the reputation of being the most powerful vampire hunter at the time. He appears in Symphony of the Night but as a dark and twisted version of his former self, though there's more to his sudden change in character than meets the eye.
Julius Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Castelvania: Harmony of Despair
Julius appeared sometime in the 20th century, the first full-blooded Belmont heir since Richter, and took up the whip to fight Dracula. Though he has never been the star of his own Castlevania game, Julius, along with some comrades, defeated Dracula once and for all in the year 1999, sealing his castle inside a solar eclipse that took place. Julius Belmont was also known as the strongest vampire hunter of his time.
Desmond Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Order of Shadows
A member of the Belmont active during the 17th century. His parents were killed by one of Dracula's followers. Together with his sisters, he infiltrates the mansion of a cult that wishes to revive Dracula. However, they were unable to stop the ritual in time and Desmond is forced to fight the Count. He is victorious and manages to escape the castle.
Sonia Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Legends
Sonia Belmont was born in a remote mountain village located in Transylvania. One night, when Sonia was 17 years old, she encountered a young man named Alucard who was searching for his father that he had never met. The two formed a bond together, However, the mansion where Sonia was raised was suddenly attacked by grotesque monsters serving Count Dracula resulting in her grandfather being mortally wounded. Sonia took her grandfather's whip as a memento in her hand, setting out to Dracula's Castle. She managed to defeat him and gave birth to a son, fathered by Alucard, soon after.
Gabriel Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Castlevania: Mirror of Fate, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Gabriel was originally a member of the Brotherhood of Light, an elite group of holy knights who protected and defended the innocent against supernatural threats. After defeating the ultimate evil, losing everything he loved on his quest, and obtaining immense power from an ancient demon, he went down a dark path and started a war upon the world and the God he had once served.
So that's all the Belmont's I could think of that have been playable in the series. Which one is your favourite and why? My favourite is Richter because Rondo of Blood was the first Castelvania game I played and he comes across as a really powerful in that game. I also love his design and character lol. I'm looking forward to seeing who you guys pick as your favourite!
Leon Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
Leon Belmont is the founder of the clan's tradition of vampire hunting and also the first known wielder of the Vampire Killer in its complete form, although he did not defeat Dracula, as Dracula did not exist at that time. He was a knight once, but left his knighthood to pursue his betrothed's kidnappers, which led to the events of his so far one and only game.
Trevor Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, Castlevania: Judgement, Pachislot Akumajo I & II
Trevor is the first Belmont to have defeated Dracula and as such, has gained legendary status. Dracula had attacked Transylvania with his legions and no man could stand against him which forced the church to find a member of the Belmont clan. This led them to finding Trevor, who defeated hordes of Dracula's legions, found valuable allies on his way, and ultimately defeated Dracula himself.
Christopher Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: The Adventure, Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge
A hundred years after Trevor Belmont's victory, Dracula would re-emerge, more powerful than ever, and haunt Transylvania again. However, Christopher Belmont stood ready to face the Count and defeated him in combat. Dracula feigned defeat, however, and waited 15 years to strike back, which he did when Christopher's son, Soleiyu Belmont was born. He possessed Soleiyu after the boy turned 15 and forced Christopher to tread through five castles, face Soleiyu in combat and defeat Dracula again.
Simon Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, Castlevania: Judgement, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair
Simon is possibly the most famous member of the clan. Even though it was rumoured that Dracula becomes stronger with each resurrection, Simon still went into the castle alone and fought his way through, eventually defeating the Count. He was badly wounded from the battle, however, and Dracula had cast a curse on Simon before his death. This curse did not allow the wound to be healed, and it was slowly killing him. It was not until 1698 that Simon discovered the way to cure this curse, which involved gathering Dracula's remains and burning them. However, after gathering them, a sixth body piece previously unknown to Simon caused the Count to revive. He defeated him and burned his remains, being freed from the curse, and was ultimately victorious, saving Transylvania once more.
Juste Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
Juste is the grandson of Simon Belmont. 50 years after his grandfather's victory, Dracula's castle appeared suddenly, with no prior attack or ceremony. Juste had to explore the castle and discover its secrets and finally found out that it was through his best friend Maxim that the castle had resurfaced, albeit without its true master. Juste finally fought to save Maxim and, in the end, battled a wraith born out of Maxim's feelings that took over the appearance of Dracula.
Richter Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Richter's town was attacked by Dracula's dark legions and rode toward the town on his carriage to save it. Unfortunately, he was too late as Dracula kidnapped his fiance, Annette and three other maidens from the village. Richter made his way through many formidable creatures and obstacles, saving all four maidens and defeating Dracula, saving the world from darkness once more. Richter would later earn the reputation of being the most powerful vampire hunter at the time. He appears in Symphony of the Night but as a dark and twisted version of his former self, though there's more to his sudden change in character than meets the eye.
Julius Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Castelvania: Harmony of Despair
Julius appeared sometime in the 20th century, the first full-blooded Belmont heir since Richter, and took up the whip to fight Dracula. Though he has never been the star of his own Castlevania game, Julius, along with some comrades, defeated Dracula once and for all in the year 1999, sealing his castle inside a solar eclipse that took place. Julius Belmont was also known as the strongest vampire hunter of his time.
Desmond Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Order of Shadows
A member of the Belmont active during the 17th century. His parents were killed by one of Dracula's followers. Together with his sisters, he infiltrates the mansion of a cult that wishes to revive Dracula. However, they were unable to stop the ritual in time and Desmond is forced to fight the Count. He is victorious and manages to escape the castle.
Sonia Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Legends
Sonia Belmont was born in a remote mountain village located in Transylvania. One night, when Sonia was 17 years old, she encountered a young man named Alucard who was searching for his father that he had never met. The two formed a bond together, However, the mansion where Sonia was raised was suddenly attacked by grotesque monsters serving Count Dracula resulting in her grandfather being mortally wounded. Sonia took her grandfather's whip as a memento in her hand, setting out to Dracula's Castle. She managed to defeat him and gave birth to a son, fathered by Alucard, soon after.
Gabriel Belmont
Playable in: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Castlevania: Mirror of Fate, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Gabriel was originally a member of the Brotherhood of Light, an elite group of holy knights who protected and defended the innocent against supernatural threats. After defeating the ultimate evil, losing everything he loved on his quest, and obtaining immense power from an ancient demon, he went down a dark path and started a war upon the world and the God he had once served.
So that's all the Belmont's I could think of that have been playable in the series. Which one is your favourite and why? My favourite is Richter because Rondo of Blood was the first Castelvania game I played and he comes across as a really powerful in that game. I also love his design and character lol. I'm looking forward to seeing who you guys pick as your favourite!
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