Soma Cruz is one of the five starting playable characters in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair.
Official background[]
- The reincarnation of Dracula. He is mortal, but possesses an amazing talent: the power of dominance over monsters' souls. By collecting the Souls released by slain adversaries, Soma can harness those creatures' power. A natural warrior, he is also skilled with all types of weaponry.
Power of Dominance[]
Soma has the ability to take the soul of any slain enemy. This happens randomly. There are three types of souls, Red Souls, Blue Souls, and Yellow Souls. Soma can have one Blue, one Yellow and four Red souls equipped at any one time.
Unlike his previous games, Soma does not have any Silver souls (Ability Souls), which in other games give him a new ability or stat boost that does not need to be equipped or consume MP. Soma starts the game with all his abilities available to him.
You can level up Souls by obtaining more souls of the same name. So if you have 9x Yorick souls, it will be at max Power, and will increase the size of the skull. The Axe Knight soul at max level will do more damage, and will change its sprite based on the levels. This applies to all Souls that Soma uses.
Red Souls[]
Red Souls, also known as Bullet Souls, are used as Soma's Hunter Skills. They usually represent a single quick magical attack or other action that incurs an MP cost each time they are used.
Item Data: Red Souls (edit) | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
Create a triangular field of destruction. | Attrib: Lightning Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +9 |
Rarity: ***** Steal: Astarte (0.5%) |
Effect: Delta Spark | ||||
Fire devastating laser beams | Attrib: Holy Consume: 50 MP |
ATK +7 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Gergoth (0.3%) |
Effect: Gergoth Laser | ||||
Launch a torrent of magical power. | Attrib: Fire, Darkness Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +12 |
Rarity: **** Steal: Dracula (0.3%) |
Effect: Dark Inferno | ||||
Throw a puppet and switch places with it. | Consume: 10 MP |
Rarity: ** Steal: Puppet Master (0.3%) |
Effect: Puppet | |||||
Fire a beam at enemies. | Attrib: Fire, Holy Consume: 20 MP |
ATK +13 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Legion (0.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 8 |
Effect: Legion Laser | ||||
Produce columns of Ice. | Attrib: Slash, Ice Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +16 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Sea Demon (2.8%) |
Effect: Ice Fang | ||||
Throw an axe. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +8 |
Rarity: * Steal: Axe Knight (2.8%) |
Effect: Arc Axe Throw Evolve: Double edge at Lv. 5; Large axe at Lv. 9 | ||||
Summon an archer to support you. | Attrib: Pierce Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +14 |
Rarity: * Steal: Amalaric Sniper (2.8%) |
Effect: Magic Missile | ||||
Spew fire while spinning around. | Attrib: Fire Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +5 |
Rarity: * Steal: Spittle Bone (2.8%) |
Effect: Summon Spittle Bone | ||||
Plant an Une in the ground | Attrib: Strike Consume: 5 MP |
ATK +4 |
Rarity: * Steal: Une (4.3%) |
Effect: Nature Mine | ||||
Summon a dark sphere that spews magical energy | Attrib: Fire, Darkness Consume: 20 MP |
ATK +12 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Malachi (2.3%) |
Effect: Nightmare | ||||
Generate poisonous bubbles. | Attrib: Strike, Poison Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +4 |
Rarity: * Steal: Glasya Labolas (2.8%) |
Effect: Acidic Bubbles | ||||
Throw Gurkha knives. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +9 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Gurkha Master (2.8%) |
Effect: Boomerang | ||||
Kick a skull like a ball. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 10 MP |
ATK +4 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Yorick (2.8%) |
Effect: Skull Ball | ||||
Generate orbs of lightning. | Attrib: Lightning Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +8 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Thunder Demon (2.8%) |
Effect: Dawn Lightning | ||||
Send pollen flying. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +5 |
Rarity: * Steal: Maneating Plant (3.3%) |
Effect: Demonseed | ||||
Throw bones. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +6 |
Rarity: * Find: Start with Steal: Skeleton (2.8%) |
Effect: Bone Throw | ||||
Fire bullets from your finger. | Attrib: Pierce Consume: 8 MP |
ATK +9 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Skeleton Gunman (2.8%) |
Effect: Finger Gun | ||||
Fire a beam at enemies. | Attrib: Fire, Holy Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +8 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Nova Skeleton (2.8%) |
Effect: Piercing Beam | ||||
Throw lanterns. | Attrib: Fire Consume: 10 MP |
ATK +11 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Specter (2.8%) |
Effect: Lantern Throw | ||||
Attack with a tongue lashing. | Attrib: Pierce Consume: 10 MP |
ATK +9 |
Rarity: * Steal: Cave Troll (2.8%) |
Effect: La-La-La | ||||
Hurl a sharp-edged circular blade. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +7 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Disc Armor (2.8%) |
Effect: Discus | ||||
Summon a Fleaman | Attrib: Strike Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +4 |
Rarity: * Steal: Fleaman (2.3%) |
Effect: Hopping Man | ||||
Shoot razer-sharp feathers. | Attrib: Pierce Consume: 10 MP |
ATK +9 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Harpy (2.8%) |
Effect: Featherblades | ||||
Shoot a stream of water. | Attrib: Ice Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +4 |
Rarity: * Steal: Merman (2.8%) |
Effect: Splash Needle | ||||
Shoot devastating fireballs. | Attrib: Fire Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +16 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Fire Demon (2.8%) |
Effect: Flame Shot | ||||
Shoot pillars of ice. | Attrib: Pierce, Ice Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +6 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Frozen Shade (2.8%) |
Effect: Ice Needle | ||||
Extend bandage arms. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +13 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Mummy (3.0%) |
Effect: Bandage Arms | ||||
Fling poisonous spores. | Attrib: Poison Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +7 |
Rarity: * Steal: Moldy Corpse (2.8%) |
Effect: Poison Spores | ||||
Fire magical bullets that ricochet. | Attrib: Pierce Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +6 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Lerajie (2.8%) |
Effect: Ricochet Rock | ||||
Manipulate magical energy and launch it at enemies. | Attrib: Holy Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +12 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Witch (2.8%) |
Effect: Energy Flow | ||||
Unleash a vengeful spirit. | Attrib: Darkness, Curse Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +12 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Dullahan (2.8%) |
Effect: Ghost Chaser/Curse | ||||
Set fires. | Attrib: Fire Consume: 5 MP |
ATK +6 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Ukoback (3.0%) First Obtained: Chapter 8 |
Effect: Flame Mine | ||||
Throw Fish Head's head. | Attrib: Strike, Ice Consume: 10 MP |
ATK +11 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Fish Head (2.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 8 |
Effect: Head Throw | ||||
Launch torpedoes in water. | Attrib: Lightning Consume: 5 MP |
ATK +20 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Killer Fish (4.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 8 |
Effect: Torpedo Fish | ||||
Summon flies from hell | Attrib: Slash, Darkness Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +8 |
Steal: Beelzebub (0.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 9 |
Effect: Summon Flies | ||||
Throw spears. | Attrib: Pierce Consume: 10 MP |
ATK +11 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Slogra (3.5 %) First Obtained: Chapter 9 |
Effect: Javelin | ||||
Use fangs to tear at foes. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +17 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Warg (4.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 9 |
Effect: White Fang | ||||
Throw axes. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +10 |
Rarity: *** Steal: R. Axe-Man (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Retro Axe Arc Throw Evolve: Stronger with each soul; Double Axe at 5 Souls, Triple Axe at 9 Souls | ||||
Throw spears. | Attrib: Pierce Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +8 |
Rarity: *** Steal: R. Black Knight (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Javelin | ||||
Throw bones. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 10 MP |
ATK +9 |
Rarity: *** Steal: R. Skeleton (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Bone Throw | ||||
Summon an 8-bit zombie. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 8 MP |
ATK +6 |
Rarity: *** Steal: R. Zombie (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Summon Zombie | ||||
Summon an 8-bit Dracula. | Attrib: Strike, Darkness Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +16 |
Rarity: *** Steal: R. The Count (0.5 %) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Summon Dracula | ||||
Summon an 8-bit Mummy Man. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +10 |
Rarity: *** Steal: R. Mummy Man (3.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Summon Mummy/Flying Bandage | ||||
Summon an 8-bit Queen Medusa. | Attrib: Strike, Petrify Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +10 |
Steal: R. Queen Medusa (3.5 %) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Summon Medusa/Snake | ||||
Summon an 8-bit fish man. | Attrib: Fire Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +6 |
Rarity: *** Steal: R. Fish Man (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Summon Fish Man/R. Fireball | ||||
Summon an 8-bit Phantom Bat. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +12 |
Rarity: *** Steal: R. Phantom Bat (3.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Summon Phantom Bat | ||||
Summon an 8-bit eagle. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +8 |
Rarity: *** Steal: R. Eagle (5.5 %) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Eagle Shot | ||||
Summon an 8-bit black leopard. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +8 |
Steal: R. Black Leopard (5.5 %) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Summon Black Leopard | ||||
Summon an 8-bit hunchback. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 10 MP |
ATK +6 |
Rarity: *** Steal: R. Hunchback (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Hopping Man | ||||
Fire a Kung Fugu's energy balls. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 6 MP |
ATK +9 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Kung Fugu (2.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 11 |
Effect: Summon Kung Fugu | ||||
Summon a Flying Flower. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 10 MP |
ATK +8 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Flying Flower (2.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 11 |
Effect: Summon Flying Flower | ||||
Summon a Hellmont. | Attrib: Strike, Slash Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +8 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Hellmont (2.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 11 |
Effect: Summon Whip Skeleton | ||||
Summon a Pejora's Mask. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +8 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Pejora's Mask (2.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 11 |
Effect: Summon Pejora's Mask | ||||
Summon a Peepilliary. | Attrib: Strike, Lightning Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +9 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Peepilliary (2.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 11 |
Effect: Summon Peepilliary | ||||
Summon a Gyropyre. | Attrib: Strike, Fire Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +8 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Gyropyre (2.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 11 |
Effect: Summon Gyropyre | ||||
Summon a Decapiclops. | Attrib: Fire Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +12 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Decapiclops (3.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 11 |
Effect: Summon Decapiclops | ||||
Wield a Oxocutioner's swords. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +7 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Oxocutioner (3.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 11 |
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Summon a Chimyriad. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +12 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Chimyriad (3.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 11 |
Effect: Summon Chimyriad | ||||
Strike with the arm of Ryukotsuki. | Attrib: Strike, Darkness Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +23 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Ryukotsuki (0.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 11 |
Blue Souls[]
Blue Souls, also known as Guardian Souls, are used as Soma's Personal Action. They can be activated and deactivated at will and incur a continuous MP cost. Soma is the only character with the ability to change his personal action.
Item Data: Blue Souls (edit) | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
Summon the Grim Reaper's scythe to attack enemies. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 3 MP |
ATK +6 |
Rarity: **** Steal: Death (0.3%) |
Effect: Deathscythe | ||||
Draw swaths in the air with cursed paint. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +5 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Brauner (0.3%) |
Effect: Blood Art Technique | ||||
Summon a Ghost as a familiar. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +4 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Ghost (2.8%) |
Effect: Ghost Familiar | ||||
Summon a Bat as a familiar. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +4 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Bat (2.8%) |
Effect: Bat Familiar | ||||
Gain iron-clad defense. | Consume: 20 MP |
Rarity: **** Steal: Final Guard (1.3%) |
Effect: Final Guard | |||||
Wear a cloak of tumbling fire. | Attrib: Strike, Fire Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +4 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Buer (2.8%) |
Effect: Fire Circle | ||||
Enable "Magic Vacuum" to consume enemy HP. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 3 MP |
ATK +3 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Persephone (2.8%) |
Effect: Magic Vacuum | ||||
Summon a White Dragon. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +6 |
Rarity: *** Steal: White Dragon (2.8%) |
Effect: Guardian White Dragon | ||||
Gain the ability to hover in one location. | Consume: 10 MP |
Rarity: *** Steal: Medusa Head (0.6%) |
Effect: Vector ZERO | |||||
Summon Gaibon as a familiar. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +8 |
Steal: Gaibon (3.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 9 |
Effect: Gaibon Familiar | ||||
Summon an 8-bit raven as a familiar. | Attrib: Pierce Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +6 |
Steal: R. Raven (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Raven Familiar | ||||
Summon an 8-bit bat as a familiar. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +1 |
Steal: R. Vampire Bat (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Bat Familiar | ||||
Summon an 8-bit ghost as a familiar. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +6 |
Steal: R. Ghost (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Ghost Familiar | ||||
Summon an 8-bit skele-dragon as a familiar. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 2 MP |
ATK +8 |
Steal: R. Skele-Dragon (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Skele-Dragon Familiar | ||||
Gain the ability to hover in one location. | Consume: 8 MP |
Steal: R. Medusa (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Vector ZERO | |||||
Summon the 8-bit Grim Reaper's scythe to attack enemies. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 3 MP |
ATK +7 |
Steal: R. Grim Reaper (3.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Deathscythe |
Yellow Souls[]
Yellow Souls, also known as Enchanted Souls, usually add some kind of statistical benefit or other constant ability, do not consume MP, but can only be equipped one at a time. Soma is the only character with an ability like this, though it is similar to any type of Defensive Gear in function for other characters (which Soma also has).
Item Data: Yellow Souls (edit) | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
Increase MND | MND +1 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Aliorumnas (2.3%) |
Effect: MND Boost | |||||
Increase INT | INT +1 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Imp (2.3%) |
Effect: INT Boost | |||||
Increase resistance to curses. | Attrib: Curse +5 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Ectoplasm (2.3%) |
Effect: Resist Curse | |||||
Absorb HP when attacking. | Rarity: **** Steal: Succubus (0.8%) |
Effect: Death Touch | ||||||
Gain resistance to poison. | Attrib: Poison +5 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Zombie (2.3%) |
Effect: Resist Poison | |||||
Increase MP Recovery speed. | Rarity: **** Steal: Treant (3.3%) |
Effect: Healing Forest | ||||||
Identify breakable walls. | Rarity: ***** Steal: Peeping Eye (0.8%) |
Effect: Search Eye | ||||||
Restore HP gradually. | Rarity: **** Steal: The Creature (0.8%) |
Effect: Regeneration | ||||||
Increase CON | CON +1 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Bone Pillar (1.3%) |
Effect: CON Boost | |||||
Increase STR | STR +1 |
Rarity: ** Steal: Minotaur (2.3%) |
Effect: STR Boost | |||||
Gain money when taking damage. | Rarity: *** Steal: Mimic (2.8%) |
Effect: Cash Back | ||||||
Raise LCK | LCK +1 |
Rarity: *** Steal: Dead Warrior (2.3%) |
Effect: LCK Boost | |||||
Restore HP gradually. | Steal: R. The Creature (3.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: Regeneration | ||||||
Increase CON | CON +2 |
Steal: R. Dragon Cannon (5.5%) First Obtained: Chapter 10 |
Effect: CON Boost |
Dual Crushes[]
Item Data: Dual Crushes (edit) | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
Attrib: None Consume: 60 MP |
Find: (innate) |
Effect: Laser beams will appear on the sides of the screen as well as the top and bottom. | ||||||
Attrib: Fire, Darkness Consume: 60 MP |
Find: (innate) |
Effect: A dark explosion. | ||||||
Attrib: Slash Consume: 60 MP |
Find: (innate) |
Effect: A dark cross will rise and damage enemies multiple times. Each successful hit will also heal the users for 1 HP. | ||||||
Attrib: Ice Consume: 60 MP |
Find: (innate) |
Effect: An attack where ice is rapidly shot in one direction. | ||||||
Attrib: Fire Consume: 60 MP |
Find: (innate) |
Effect: An attack where flame will cover the floor and walls. | ||||||
Attrib: Lightning Consume: 60 MP |
Find: (innate) |
Effect: A powerful horizontal lightning beam is summoned. |
Starting items[]
Item Data: Starting Items | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
Heavy single-edged axe. | Attrib: Slash #hands: 2 |
ATK +8 Sell: $300 |
Rarity: * Buy: $1,200 Find: Starts with Drop: Axe Knight |
Effect: Axe Chop Special: ↓↘→ + [Attack] for Axe Critical Art (15 MP) | ||||
Throw bones. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 12 MP |
ATK +6 |
Rarity: * Find: Start with Steal: Skeleton (2.8%) |
Effect: Bone Throw | ||||
Extravagantly decorated 17th century coat. | HP +2, DEF +6, MND +1 Sell: $1,000 |
Rarity: ** Find: Start with (Soma); Chapter 3, 5, 6 |
Quotes[]
- When selected: "Move out!"
- Multiplayer message ["Got it."]: "I'm on it!"
- Multiplayer message ["Thanks."]: "Thanks."
- Multiplayer message ["Hello."]: "What's up?"
- Multiplayer message ["Good work."]: "Not bad."
- Multiplayer message ["All yours."]: "You take this."
- Multiplayer message ["Here."]: "Here."
- Multiplayer message ["Goodbye."]: "See ya."
- Multiplayer message ["Sorry."]: "Sorry."
- Multiplayer message ["Oops."]: "Crap."
- When revived: "Thanks."
- When reviving another: "You okay?"
- When poisoned: "Damn."
- When defeating a boss: "You're DONE!"
- When defeating a boss: "Gotcha!"
- When seduced by Astarte: "You are wonderful!"
- When free of Astarte's temptation: "What the hell am I doing?!