No one knew the god of destruction's true desires, but there would be no respite for Astaroth. However, these aspects have also been a source of criticism towards the character, with complaints that the character serves as a crutch used by less-skilled players of the games. A black mask wraps around and covers the lower portion of his head, while a black open gorget covers the nape of his neck and spiked spaulders cover his shoulders. Defeated Ivy in Soulcalibur  (non-canon.). The Japanese seiyuu of Astaroth, Banjō Ginga has also voiced other videogame characters such as Liquid Snake from Metal Gear Solid, Major Zero in Snake Eater, Liquid Ocelot in Guns of the Patriots and AWACS Eagle Eye in Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, the first title ever released by Namco as Namco Bandai. Astaroth, as he appears in Soulcalibur IV. You stupid fools! I need more! Astaroth (アスタロス, Asutarosu) made his first appearance in Soulcalibur and has returned for all subsequent games: Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III and Soulcalibur IV, looking less human than ever before.Astaroth has returned in Soulcalibur V, and it has been confirmed that this Astaroth is an entirely new golem named "Azr Ss Trzaous", under a year old. Created by Namco's Project Soul division, he first appeared in the original Soulcalibur and its subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise related to the series. Kunpaetku ordered his creation, Astaroth, to find the demonic blade. [31] Several of his attacks cover a wide range, while several of his grapple attacks allow room to deal with various defensive measures by opponents. Astaroth (also Ashtaroth, Astarot and Asteroth), in demonology, is the Great Duke of Hell in the first hierarchy with Beelzebub and Lucifer; he is part of the evil trinity. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [11] Upon finding the blade, Astaroth realizes that it is damaged and allies himself with its wielder Nightmare to harvest living souls necessary to restore the blade, planning to steal the blade once completed. [9] Before finalizing his appearance several other designs were considered, ranging from a Frankenstein's monster-inspired character to a medieval berserker.

Answer me! Astaroth is the first character in the Soul Calibur series to be succeeded by a separate, identical character, in Soul Calibur V. The second is Nightmare and the third is Yoshimitsu. No, it's not enough for me. Astaroth is sometimes referred to as the "Black Giant" and "A Soldier of the Heretics". [19] Facial features were completely removed, replaced with a large-mawed fractured head design with a headscarf covering the area around his forehead, eyes, and the back of his head. In. Astaroth's appearance in Soulcalibur V resembles Necrid, a character that appeared in Soulcalibur II. During development, care was taken to keep Astaroth's appearance unique, As a character introduced in Soulcalibur, Astaroth's weapon, a giant axe, was decided upon before other aspects of the character were. In Soulcalibur Manga Comic, Volume 5 (Act.29), Astaroth was defeated by both Maxi's ultimate form and slain by Hwang. Astaroth (アスタロス, Asutarosu?) However, Astaroth can clearly see that she is a very loyal servant of the evil sword, and she was just using him. "A lowly god...does not have the right to own me!". Astaroth's overall design and backstory is similar to that of Frankenstein's monster. Scream! Algol falls to the floor on the top of the Tower of Remembrance, with Astaroth looking down on him. In Soulcalibur Manga Comic, Volume 2 (Act.7), Astaroth and armies of Lizardmen attack on Maxi's pirate comrades. Astaroth seems to have some violence on his costumes most of the time for example his third costume in Soul Calibur II seems to have lines of blood on him. ", Ares said: "You did well, Astaroth. hot. His body fused with the malevolent blade, Astaroth was feared as the grim reaper on battlefields for all eternity. Astaroth returned before the grand priest Kunpaetku with Soul Edge in hand. Astaroth is well known in the Soul Series for performing powerful attacks and throw moves. "Here, I brought Soul Edge! Soul Edge shatters into several pieces. When it fades back, it shows a giant Astaroth stomping through the forest, Astaroth screams, teeming with the power of Soul Edge. Now hungering for power, he is offered it in return for servitude to Nightmare during the events of Soulcalibur IV, an offer he accepts with the secret goal of devouring Soul Edge itself. The temple of the heretics had become a crucible of chaos. Astaroth walks through the desert, dragging Soul Edge across the ground, before the screen fades to black.