Richter Mode is a hidden alternate mode available in some games in the Castlevania series where it is possible to play as the powerful vampire hunter Richter Belmont. This mode is usually unlocked once the game has been completed in Normal Mode and can be accessed either by inputting a special code in the Name Entry Screen or simply by selecting the option to start the game in this mode once it becomes available.
Game specific information
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
- Main article: Richter Belmont/Symphony of the Night
After beating the game with Alucard, a new game can be started with Richter Belmont as the new protagonist by entering the name "RICHTER" in the Name Entry Screen. The player is then able to play as Richter through the entire game until they face Shaft.
This mode lacks a storyline and it's not considered to take part in the accepted canon. Likewise, certain areas of the map (such as rooms behind grates) cannot be accessed in this mode due to them requiring specific abilities only available to Alucard in the standard game.
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Richter Mode pairs Richter Belmont with Maria Renard, allowing the player to switch between the two by utilizing the Partner System of this game. They also gain experience and level-up (although due to the lack of an in-game pause menu for this mode, the former is absent from view), and can acquire the HP Max Up and MP Max Up upgrades where they're found. Note that neither of the two gain Skill Points for weapon mastery, thus their sub-weapons cannot be upgraded. However, in the North American and original Japanese versions of the game, Richter can start with a mastered Dagger and/or Holy Book through a glitch. The player can select among their available sub-weaponry by pressing the SELECT button.
Weapons
Item Data: Weapons | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
The legendary whip wielded by the Belmont family. The legendary whip which has destroyed countless vampires. |
Attrib: Holy |
ATK +22 |
Find: Starts with |
Special: Only available in Richter Mode. | ||||
Tori Maria |
Attrib: Slash |
ATK +20 |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: Sends up to two doves flying forward, which return to Maria. Special: Only available in Richter Mode. |
Sub-weapons
Item Data: Sub-Weapons | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
Richter Belmont | ||||||||
A throwing knife used by hunters. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 20 MP |
ATK +4 |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: Double Dagger (parallel) - Throws 2 Daggers in front of Richter. Special: Mastered (Triple Dagger, parallel) (through glitch, North American and original Japanese versions only) - Throws 3 Daggers. Only available in Richter Mode. | ||||
Throw an axe upwards. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 20 MP |
ATK +31 (Richter), ATK +50 (Old Axe Armor) |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: Arc Throw Special: Only available in Richter Mode and Old Axe Armor Mode. | ||||
A book containing words that exorcise evil. | Attrib: Holy Consume: 22 MP |
ATK +8 |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: Spreads pages around Richter, damaging enemies near him. Special: Mastered (through glitch, North American and original Japanese versions only) - Larger and faster. Only available in Richter Mode. | ||||
Blessed water that wards off evil. | Attrib: Holy Consume: 18 MP |
ATK +10 |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: Throws a vial of holy water on the ground, with the flame quickly traveling forward. Special: Only available in Richter Mode. | ||||
A holy cross that dispels evil | Attrib: Holy Consume: 24 MP |
ATK +14 |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: Throws a cross boomerang which returns to Richter afterward. Special: Only available in Richter Mode. | ||||
Attrib: Holy Consume: 120 MP |
ATK +25 |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: A flaming holy cross hits enemies near Richter. Special: Only available in Richter Mode. | |||||
Maria Renard | ||||||||
Attrib: Ice Consume: 20 MP |
ATK +49 |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: Sends Holy Dragon forward at a fast speed, quickly damaging enemies in front of Maria. Special: Only available in Richter Mode. | |||||
Attrib: Fire Consume: 20 MP |
ATK +37 |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: Sends two birds simultaneously flying in opposite directions (diagonally) which return to Maria. Special: Only available in Richter Mode. | |||||
Attrib: Electric Consume: 20 MP |
ATK +28 |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: Sends Byakko running toward the direction Maria is currently facing. Special: Only available in Richter Mode. | |||||
Consume: 20 MP |
CON +80, MND +80 |
Find: Starts with |
Effect: Maria takes cover inside Genbu's shell while her CON and MND are increased. Special: Only available in Richter Mode. |
Special attacks[1]
Item Data: Special attacks | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
Richter Belmont | ||||||||
Flying drop kick. Richter rebounds and performs a back flip if it hits a wall. | Attrib: Strike |
ATK +8 (Slide), ATK +6 (Drop Kick) |
Sequence: ↓ + B, then B | |||||
A Rising uppercut. Great for getting to high places. | Attrib: Strike |
ATK +17 |
Sequence: ↑ + L button (or L button while jumping) | |||||
Midair back flip. Invulnerable for a short period of time after being initiated. | Invulnerability |
Sequence: While jumping, ↓ + L button | ||||||
Body tackle. Recovers instantly if it doesn't kill the enemy. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 30 MP |
ATK +12, Invulnerability |
Sequence: ↑, ←, ↓, → + Y | |||||
A lunging spin kick. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +12, Invulnerability |
Sequence: →, ↓, ←, → + Y | |||||
Unleash many of Richter's skills back-to-back. Completely invincible to enemy attack from start to finish. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 80 MP |
ATK +17, Invulnerability |
Sequence: →, ↓, ←, ↑, → + Y Effect: Spinning Kick, crouching kick, Uppercut, Tackle | |||||
Maria Renard | ||||||||
Restore HP when it hits. Can be used against breakable object for the same effect. | Attrib: Slash (on contact), Holy (guardian) Consume: 30 MP |
ATK +37, Invulnerability |
Sequence: ↑, ←, ↓, → + Y Effect: Heals 2%+1 HP per hit |
Dead Cells
It is possible to play as Richter Belmont in the Return to Castlevania expansion to the game Dead Cells. After encountering Richter in a certain place in the true Dracula's Castle, play can continue for a while as Richter.
Trivia
- In Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, Richter Mode is misspelled as "RICHITER" in the mode selection screen. This was fixed in the European version.
- In the same game, Maria's Genbu is the only ability in this mode that provides statistic boosts when activated (MND Boost and CON Boost at the same time). Another of her special abilities is the fact she regains MP very fast compared to Richter. Richter's is about normal speed for regeneration, but Maria's is approximately five times as fast.
See also
External links
- https://deadcells.wiki.gg/wiki/Dead_Cells_Wiki - Dead Cells Wiki (wiki.gg)
- https://deadcells.wiki.gg/wiki/Richter_Mode - Richter mode