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The Behemoth is an enemy in the Castlevania series. It is a great beast of biblical origins. It is usually portrayed as a half rotting giant bull-like creature.

Origins

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Behemoth and Leviathan by William Blake, from his Illustrations of the Book of Job.

The Behemoth is a beast mentioned in the Book of Job 40:15-24, where it is referred to as the largest living thing in existence and also implied to be aquatic. Suggested identities range from a mythological creature to an elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, or buffalo. Some creationists believe it to be a description of a sauropod, due to its tail being described as like a "cedar tree".

The name "Behemoth" also comes from the same root word as "Bahamut". Metaphorically, the name has come to be used for any extremely large or powerful entity.

Appearances

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

First appearance of the Behemoth in the series. Its glowing eyes can barely be seen approaching in the background the moment the player crosses the drawbridge and enters the castle at the end of the first section of the Entrance stage. Shortly afterward, the Behemoth breaks into the building through a wall and starts rushing at the player. Since it's more likely that Maria has not been rescued yet, this chasing scene can prove to be rather difficult for Richter. If the player cannot kill the Behemoth but manages to make it to the next section of the stage, the creature will ram into a wall and die.

Rob-bbull-1-Behemoth DXC
(PCE/PSP)
Name Alt. Name HP EXP
Behemoth 24 1,000
Location
Stage 2: Entrance

The reanimated carcass of the Behemoth returns once again as part of Shaft Ghost's fight at the end of the Clock Tower.

Rob-dbull-1-Dead Behemoth DXC
(PCE/PSP)
Name Alt. Name HP EXP
Dead Behemoth - -
Location
Stage 7: Clock Tower (summoned during the boss fight)

Castlevania: Dracula X

A graphically enhanced reenactment from its appearance in Rondo of Blood; the Behemoth chases after Richter in the very first level of the game. Because it doesn't drop anything after being defeated, the best strategy is just to run away and it will die by falling into a chasm at the end of that section of the stage. 

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Name JPN
Behemoth
Locatiom
Stage 1: Village
Requirement None

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

A corpse of a Behemoth (probably the same one Richter avoided in Rondo of Blood) can be seen in the Colosseum; however, it only appears as a scenario ornament and nothing more.

Castlevania (N64)

One of the major boss battles in the game. The body of the Behemoth (called "Mammoth Bull Demon" in this game) is first found presumably dead in a large arena at the Castle Center. Once the player activates the big crystal revealed after exploding the previously sealed wall, the Behemoth will come back to life (possibly making it an undead creature). This appearance is so far the first time the Behemoth has shown its real power in the series other than just chasing the player. It shoots a huge laser beam from the eye inside its mouth, causing a great nuclear-like explosion. It also rushes at the player, finishing with a heave that throws them far away. It's worth mentioning that the more hits it takes, the more skin, muscle tissue, and bones it loses; so depending on how the player fights it, the creature will have a different appearance. Also, if the player manages to take down its legs, it will collapse and start roaring in pain, no longer being able to move or attack, thus awarding the victory in the player's favor as all they have to do then is finish it off.

64-MBD
Name JPN HP
Mammoth Bull Demon ベヒモス Behimosu 340
Location
Castle Center

Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness

Same appearance as in the previous game, only its name has been changed simply to "Bull" and its HP slightly reduced.

64-MBD
Name JPN HP
Bull ベヒモス Behimosu 320
Location
Castle Center

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

A carcass of a Behemoth can be found in the Skeleton Cave. Similar to the one in Symphony of the Night, it only appears as an ornament to the level.

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

In Portrait of Ruin, this is an early undead boss the player must first flee from and later come back to fight. The Behemoth resembles a giant bull who's hind quarters have been torn off. During its introductory scene, the heroes must run ahead of the creature, smashing pillars along the way to be able to escape the charging monster. The beast will continue on its path, smashing through walls and leaving rubble behind, leaving the heroes with no means to give further pursuit.

After obtaining the Acrobat Cube in the City of Haze, Jonathan and Charlotte will have the means necessary to catch up with the beast. The item will allow them to climb a ledge that was previously out of reach and arrive to what looks like a coliseum, where they must fight and kill the Behemoth. It's a fairly straightforward fight, but since the heroes will most likely not be at a high level and not yet have more powerful weaponry, it may prove to be a challenging battle.

Behemoth
No. Name JPN HP
140 Behemoth ベヒモス Behimosu 800
Tolerance Weakness
Dark Slash, Fire, Holy
Location Common Drop Rare Drop EXP SP
Entrance - - 1,000 45
Description "A beast who rebelled against heaven; it fought on even after it was killed."

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

In The Dracula X Chronicles, the Behemoth appears on the second stage. It could be considered to be a mid-boss who stalks the player until they reach a large wall after passing through the entrance of the castle. It takes a considerable amount of effort to kill it, as it dies in 12 hits. One trick is to gather at least 40 Hearts (most likely carried over from the previous level) and use the Holy Water's item crash, Hydro Storm, to defeat it. Once beaten, the Behemoth will leave behind a Sound Item.

Item Data

Item Data: Behemoth
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Sound Item SOTN DXC Icon Sound Item 14 - Rondo of Blood (Dracula X Chronicles only)
  Item
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Find: 2. Entrance (...)
Effect: Adds Vampire Killer (RoB) to the collection.

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Trivia

  • In Castlevania 64, the Behemoth has 340 HP, which makes it have the most health out of any boss in the game. Only Dracula surpasses it with the combined HP of his two forms (his first form has 160 HP and his second form has 200 HP for a total of 360 HP).
  • A preliminary version of the Behemoth appears in the November 1993 prototype of Castlevania: Bloodlines. It was intended to be the game's first miniboss before being replaced by the Cerberus in the final release.

External links

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
Characters
Protagonists
Richter BelmontMaria Renard
Supporting cast
AnnetteTeraIrisFerryman
Antagonists
DraculaShaft
Lesser roles
Sacrificial maiden
Bosses
WyvernSerpentWerewolfBone GolemMinotaurDogetherDullahanCarmillaLauraHydra
DeathGiant BatMedusaMummy ManThe CreatureShaft GhostDead BehemothDead Wyvern
Areas
Common areas
PrologueDinner of FlamesA Nightmare RebornHear Now the Requiem of BloodBloodlines
Main path
God, Grant Me StrengthAn Evil Prayer Summons DarknessAtop Countless TerrorsThe Devil Flies By Night
Alternate path
Breaking Through the FrontRelease from the Thirst for BloodFortress of the Water DemonWandering
Music
Divine BloodlinesSlashAkumajō Dracula XCastlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles Original Soundtrack
Guides
Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo Strategy GuideAkumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo Official Guide
Konami Akumajō Dracula X Chronicle Official Guide
Archives
BestiaryInventoryMaria ModeAkumajyo Dracula PekeVoice Translations
Castlevania 64
Characters
Protagonist

Reinhardt SchneiderCarrie Fernandez

Supporting cast

Charlie VincentRosaHeinrich Meyer

Antagonists

ActriseGilles de RaisDeathCamilla FernandezRenonMalus (Dracula)

Bosses

King SkeletonWhite DragonMammoth Bull Demon

Areas
Forest of SilenceCastle WallVillaCastle CenterRoom of ClocksClock TowerCastle Keep
Reinhardt
TunnelDuel TowerTower of Execution
Carrie
Underground WaterwayTower of ScienceTower of Sorcery
Music

Castlevania: The Original Game SoundtrackAkumajō Dracula Best Music Collections BOX

Guides

FutabashaShinkigensha Official GuideNTT Pub Official GuideMillennium Official Strategy GuideBradyGames Totally Unauthorized Strategy GuidePrima's Unauthorized Strategy Guide

Archives

BestiaryInventory

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Characters
Protagonists
Jonathan MorrisCharlotte AulinWindVincent Dorin
Antagonists
BraunerStellaLorettaDeathDracula
Lesser roles
Richter BelmontMaria RenardOld Axe Armor
Bosses
Main game bosses
DullahanBehemothKeremetAstarteLegionDagon
The CreatureMummy ManWerewolfMedusa
Nest of Evil bosses
BaloreGergothZephyrAguniAbaddonDoppelganger
Fake Trevor, Fake Sypha and Fake Grant
Areas
Castle areas
EntranceGreat StairwayBuried ChamberTower of DeathMaster's KeepThe Throne Room
Portraits
City of HazeNation of FoolsSandy GraveForest of Doom
13th StreetBurnt ParadiseForgotten CityDark AcademyNest of Evil
Music
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin Original Soundtrack
Guides
BradyGames Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin Official Strategy GuideKonami Akumajō Dracula: Gallery of Labyrinth Official Guide
Archives
BestiaryInventorySisters ModeRichter ModeOld Axe Armor Mode
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