Simon Belmont/Judgment

Simon Belmont
Japanese name	シモン・ベルモンド Shimon Berumondo (Simon Belmondo)
Side	Warriors of the Light
From	Castlevania Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
Weapons	Vampire Killer (Whip)
Subweapons	Dagger, Axe, Cross, Holy Water
Super Finisher	Vampire Killer (Simon Version)
Japanese voice	Kenichi Suzumura
English voice	Keith Silverstein
Music theme	Vampire Killer

Simon Belmont (シモン・ベルモンド, Shimon Berumondo^?, Simon Belmondo) is a playable character in Castlevania Judgment.

He wears a black vest and pants with a silver lining and a golden cross on his back. Following Ayami Kojima's artwork of Simon in Castlevania Chronicles, Judgment's Simon has red hair instead of blond; he also wears slightly armored arm-guards and boots with black and silver linings, with small cross motives on some parts of the armor. According to the Order of Ecclesia BradyGames guide, he is 23 years old in this game.

Moves

Simon is a base character, where he does not excel in every area but doesn't do terrible at either one. Wielding the Vampire Killer, Simon favors speed and combo to keep enemies flinching. He does not own a true projectile, but his whip has good range compared to swords or claws. Simon also is among the few characters that can cancel and connect many combos to potentially create an unbreakable combo until the enemy is in critical or knocked out.

• Main ability: Simon uses the whip to connect simple and difficult combos either standard or moving ones. Some of his combos move him forward and upward and gives him decent reach.
• Air ability: Simon also can use the whip to pull of vertical or horizontal lashes of the whip.
• Evading move: Thumb Roll at the direction Simon faces, he can dodge any attack as long as he is still rolling or he does not roll to a "Ring Out".
• Item manipulation: Simon can whip a candle or a crystal and throw it to wherever he is aiming.
• Other abilities:
  • Binding Whip: Whips the enemy toward Simon. Base Combo for either Rising Whip or Holy Ruin.
  • Rising Whip: Charges the whip and hit the enemy vertically upward.
  • Holy Ruin: A rush of energy from a simple punch from Simon's whip.
  • Dancing Whip: Toss the whip at a short range. Does little damage, but can annoy enemy.
  • Twisting Arrow: Simon pulls of a torpedo dive at his enemies. Higher jumps means better hits.
  • Whip Tornado: Simon charges his whip and do a 360 degree spin that hits everywhere around him.
  • Sudden Impact: Simon charges spins the whip and slams the whip in front of him, piercing all defenses with a rush of energy.
• Super Finisher: Vampire Killer (Simon Version) — Simon charges at his enemy and hits them onward to connect the Super Finisher. He charges his whip and the Golden Cross on his back glows brightly. He rushes at his victim while they fail to block unable to comprehend his speed and power. Simon whips his victim five times vertically and charges his whip another time with more power before hitting his victim another ninety three times creating an illusion of a sphere. Simon ends it with a final two powerful hits totaling the combo to 99 hits. Simon lands on the ground and explains to his victim the power of a Belmont.

Move Data

Item Data: Simon's Judgment Move Data
Image	Name - Game   Type - Users Description	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
Simon's Neutral Combo
	Simon's Neutral Attack - Judgment   Move (Normal Attack - Neutral) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: Normal Attack (can be followed by Simon's Neutral Combo Attack 1 and 2)
	Simon's Neutral Combo Attack 1 - Judgment   Move (Normal Combo Attack - Neutral) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: (After Simon's Neutral Attack) Normal Attack (Can be followed by Simon's Neutral Combo Attack 2)
	Simon's Neutral Combo Attack 2 - Judgment   Move (Normal Combo Attack - Neutral) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: (After Simon's Neutral Attack and Simon's Neutral Combo Attack 1) Normal Attack (Can be followed by Simon's Neutral Combo Attack 3)
	Simon's Neutral Combo Attack 3 - Judgment   Move (Normal Combo Attack - Neutral) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: (After Simon's Neutral Attack and Simon's Neutral Combo Attack 1 & 2) Normal Attack
Simon's Directional Combo
	Simon's Directional Attack - Judgment   Move (Normal Attack - Directional) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: While Moving, Normal Attack (can be followed by Simon's Directional Combo Attack 1)
	Simon's Directional Combo Attack 1 - Judgment   Move (Normal Combo Attack - Directional) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: (After Simon's Directional Attack) Normal Attack (Can be followed by Simon's Directional Combo Attack 2)
	Simon's Directional Combo Attack 2 - Judgment   Move (Normal Combo Attack - Directional) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: (After Simon's Directional Combo Attack 1) Normal Attack
Simon's Jumping Combo
	Simon's Jumping Attack - Judgment   Move (Normal Attack - Jumping) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: Jump, Normal Attack (can be followed by Simon's Jumping Combo Attack 1 and 2)
	Simon's Jumping Combo Attack 1 - Judgment   Move (Normal Combo Attack - Jumping) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: (After Simon's Jumping Attack) Normal Attack (can be followed by Simon's Jumping Combo Attack 2)
	Simon's Jumping Combo Attack 2 - Judgment   Move (Normal Combo Attack - Jumping) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: (After Simon's Jumping Attack and Simon's Jumping Combo Attack 1) Normal Attack
Simon's Neutral Finisher Combo
	Binding Whip - Judgment   Move (Finisher) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: Special + Normal Attack
	Rising Whip - Judgment   Move (Finisher Combo Attack - Alternate) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: (After a Binding Whip) Special
	Holy Ruin (jpn) - Judgment   Move (Finisher Combo Attack) - Simon				[edit]
	(a downward slamming punch)				Sequence: (After a Binding Whip) Special + Normal Attack
Simon's Directional Finisher
	Dancing Whip - Judgment   Move (Finisher - Moving) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: Special + Normal Attack while moving
Simon's Jumping Finisher
	Twisting Arrow (jpn) - Judgment   Move (Finisher - Jumping) - Simon				[edit]
	(a whip attack)				Sequence: Special + Normal Attack while jumping
Simon's Charge Attack
	Whip Tornado (jpn) - Judgment   Move (Charge Attack) - Simon, Trevor				[edit]
	(A spinning whip attack)				Sequence: Charge Special, then while still holding it: Normal Attack (can be performed while moving or jumping)
Simon's Block Breaker
	Sudden Impact - Judgment   Move (Block Breaker) - Simon, Trevor				[edit]
	A whip attack				Sequence: Block + Normal Attack
Simon's Super Finisher
	Vampire Killer (Simon Version) - Judgment   Move (Super Finisher) - Simon				[edit]
	Connects with whip, then rushes opponent and launches them into the air, lashing several times on the way up, then strikes in all direction, eventually forming a spherical pattern, then lashes one more time for major damage.				Sequence: Press Super Finisher button when Skill Gauge full

Dialogue

Dialogue Data: Simon Belmont (edit)
Image / Participants	Game / Location / Title Details Transcript(s) (click Expand to view when necessary)
	Castlevania Judgment / Abbey Ruins / Simon Opening When: First starting the Game Narrator: The sworn vampire hunters of the Belmont clan have long passed down a sacred whip known as the Vampire Killer, so that each new generation might wield it in their battle against darkness. One fateful night, the heir to this dynasty, Simon Belmont, entered a dark forest. Having triumphed over Dracula, he was pursuing the last of the vampire's minions. But suddenly, before his eyes, a strange spectacle unfolded... Video:
Simon Aeon	Castlevania Judgment / Abbey Ruins / Simon Battle 1 When: First meeting with Aeon Aeon: Right on time. Welcome to the time rift. Simon: Time rift? Speak sense, man. Aeon: This is where you'll find what you desire. But first, there are many trials you must pass. Simon: There is a strange air about this place... Very well, I shall have to take you at your word. Aeon: My name is Aeon. Shall we begin the first trial? Video:
Simon Sypha	Castlevania Judgment / Random / Simon Battle 4 When: Encounter with Sypha Sypha: The Belmont whip? I ask you show me the power of a true vampire hunter. Simon: Pardon m'lady, but I will not fight a woman. Sypha: Do not underestimate me! I am Sypha Belnades, a hunter of the church. Simon: Sypha? One of the legendary three warriors? Sypha: Come, face me. Video:
Simon Grant	Castlevania Judgment / Random / Simon Battle 7 When: Encounter with Grant Grant: My old friend's whip... That the Vampire Killer? Simon: Are you Grant Danasty? Grant: Oh, you know who I am... Musta got pretty famous, eh? Simon: Has Trevor come here as well? Grant: Aw, what! So it's him you're after. I ain't tellin' you nothin'! Simon: You will not stand in my way. Video:
Simon Trevor	Castlevania Judgment / Random / Simon Battle 10 When: Encounter with Trevor Simon: ...Trevor Belmont? Trevor: Hmm, I see... If you know me, you must be... my descendent? Simon: In my time... you are only a legend. I must defeat you to become a true Belmont. Trevor: And you must prove yourself worthy of my whip. Show me! Video:
Simon Aeon	Castlevania Judgment (True Story Mode) / Clock Tower / Simon Battle 11 When: Second meeting with Aeon Aeon: Right on time. You must be the chosen one. Simon: I have gained the knowledge I sought. So what are you truly after? Aeon: We are trapped here by a common foe. We must escape. Simon: It is plain you speak the truth -- is there a way out? Aeon: When all the souls imprisoned here are brought together, they will open the door leading to our enemy. Simon: So our path is clear... Aeon: Which leads to our final dilemma... The door will allow only a single being to enter. Simon: I understand. So now we must see who is worthy of the task. Aeon: That is my desire. Video:
Simon Time Reaper	Castlevania Judgment (True Story Mode) / Dimensional Rift / Simon Battle 12 When: Encounter with the Time Reaper Time Reaper: I come from ten thousand years hence. Simon: On my honor as a Belmont... I will destroy you! Video:
	Castlevania Judgment (True Story Mode) / Dimensional Rift / Simon Ending When: After defeating the Time Reaper Narrator: Thus the rift in time was mended, and all were returned to their respective eras. Six years later, a mysterious woman would tell Simon Belmont of the curse placed upon him. To free himself from that curse, he would have to collect Dracula's remains -- his nail, heart, rib bone, eyeball, and ring -- and burn them all at the ruins of Castlevania. And with that, Simon set off on a new quest... Video:

Quotes

• Subtitle: The wielder of the Holy Whip.
• At the Character Select Screen: "To arms!" or "If you will fight, then stand resolute."
• Before the Fight (Normal): "Witness the power of the Belmont Clan." or "I will show you the might of House Belmont."
• Before fighting one of Dracula's minions: "Servant of Dracula--meet your doom."
• Before fighting himself: "I must face myself... Interesting..."
• Before fighting himself (response): "One Simon Belmont is enough for this world."
• Before fighting Trevor: "To prove myself a true Belmont, I must triumph over you."
• Before fighting Alucard, Sypha, or Grant: "One of the legendary three warriors... A worthy adversary indeed."
• Before fighting Dracula: "You again? Come, I'll vanquish you every time!"
• Before fighting Time Reaper: "On my honor as a Belmont, I will destroy you."
• 'Before fighting Sypha (Story Mode)': "Pardon m'lady, but I will not fight a woman." and "Sypha? One of the legendary three warriors?"
• After defeating Sypha (Story Mode): "I see. So this road may lead me to challenge I seek after all..."
• 'Before fighting Grant (Story Mode): "Are you Grant Danasty?", "Has Trevor come here as well?" and "You will not stand in my way."
• After defeating Grant (Story Mode): "Trevor is here, I can feel it."
• 'Before fighting Trevor (Story Mode)': "…Trevor Belmont?" and "In my time…you are only a legend. I must defeat you to become a true Belmont."
• After defeating Trevor (Story Mode): "Finally, I have my answer. My power is more than just this whip."
• After defeating himself: "The true Simon is the one still standing."
• After winning: "He who wields this whip, is not easily defeated."
• After winning: "The Vampire Killer will cleave your soul."
• After winning against one of Dracula's minions: "For darkness, I offer only defeat."
• After winning against either Alucard or Sypha: "To prove myself a true Belmont, even legends must fall before me."
• When performing the whip tornado: "Away with you!"
• Recovering from a fall: "Not enough."
• When Performing his Hyper Attack: (beginning) Now die!" (during the attack) "Know the might of Legend." (after performing the attack) "That is the power of a Belmont!"
• K.O.'ed: "I let down my guard." or "I... I'm... not ready."
• When interacting with Aeon in Story Mode: "Time rift? Speak sense, man." and "There is a strange air about this place… Very well, I shall have to take you at your word."
• When interacting with Aeon in True Story Mode: "I have gained the knowledge I sought. So what are you truly after?", "It is plain you speak the truth--is there a way out?", "So our path is clear…", and "I understand. So now we must see who is worthy of the task."
• After defeating Aeon (True Story Mode): “Leave the rest to me. You may look on from there.”
• When interacting with Shanoa in her Story Mode: "If you know this whip then you must know of House Belmont. What do you mean by "lost"?" and "I know nothing of your tale, but your power to vanquish Dracula--that interests me."

Combo animations

(Controls given for a GameCube controller)

Normal Attacks

Neutral Combo
(B + B + B + B)

Directional Combo
(Left Stick + B + B + B)

Jumping Combo
(Jump + B + B + B)

Finishers

Binding Whip
(A + B)

Rising Whip
(A after Binding Whip)

Holy Ruin
(A + B after Binding Whip)

Dancing Whip
(Left Stick + A + B)

Twisting Arrow
(Right Trigger + A + B)

Other attacks

Whip Tornado
(Charge A + B - also aerial)

Sudden Impact
(Left Trigger + B)

Gallery

Main article: Simon Belmont/Gallery

Videos

Simon Belmont voice clips

Simon Belmont voice collection