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Siegfried Schtauffen

From The Codex

“ I never had such an easy victory! „
~ Siegfried Schtauffen

Background

Siegfried Schtauffen is a central character of the Soulcalibur series, serving as both its main protagonist and main antagonist. As a mercenary originating from Germany, Siegfried's accidental murder of his own father sends him spiraling into an insane search for the cursed blade, Soul Edge.

After discovering and claiming Soul Edge for himself, Siegfried underwent a horrifying transformation into the Azure Knight, Nightmare. The havoc Siegfried wreaked as Nightmare, his escape from Soul Edge's grasp, and the subsequent quest to atone for his actions with Soul Calibur in-hand, mark the majority of Siegfried's prominence in the series.

This dropdown contains the synopsis of Siegfried’s story. Read at your own risk as you may be spoiled otherwise!

During the late 16th century, when the oppressed peasants of Germany revolted against the Holy Roman Empire, a spark of the Italian Wars finally gave them a fighting chance. In the midst of the German revolution, a champion of the people, Sir Fredrick Schtauffen, met and fell and love with a woman named Margaret. Just before Frederick left for a campaign, their love blossomed and resulted in the birth of the young Siegfried Schtauffen.

Siegfried grew up well, but was without fatherly influence. As Frederick's knighthood required that he be constantly out on missions, Siegfried was left majorly unsupervised, and soon became too much for Margaret to keep track of. The boy fell in with the wrong sort, socializing with a delinquent band of teenagers, who soon crowned Siegfried the leader of their mercenary group "Schwarzwind".

In a misguided act, Schwarzwind devised a plan to launch an assault on any knight they found fleeing the crusades, as they were likely to carry valuable possessions, and had already forfeited their pride by running away. However, this fool-proof plan turned into a nightmare, once Seigfried led an assault on a group of battle-worn soldiers too tired to retaliate.

After decapitating the commander of the knighthood, holding his head high in triumph, Siegfried looked up to his prize in horror. The head belonged to his own father, Sir Frederick. After bellowing screams of terror, Siegfried fled the scene and subconsciously tore away at his mind. As his insanity grew and grew, Siegfried was eventually able to convince himself that his father's murderer was someone other than himself. In retaliation, he sought vengeance.

In order to enact revenge, however, Siegfried knew he needed more power. His journey to find a suitable blade began, sending him across the world, until he finally learned of the legendary Soul Edge—a blade said to contain infinite power. Siegfried was led to a Spanish port, where he discovered the Soul Edge laying next to the deceased pirate, Cervantes de León.

Before Siegfried could claim Soul Edge for himself, the spirit of the blade reanimated Cervantes's body, and tested his strength. Although Siegfried's original sword, Faust, was destroyed in the process, he was able to prove himself worthy of the Soul Edge. The moment his hand rested on the hilt of the cursed sword, it latched itself onto him, and sent him screaming through a horrifying transformation. What emerged from the maelstrom of terror was the Azure Knight, Nightmare.

Over the course of the next three years, Nightmare wreaked havoc across the world in a blind rage, his only goal being to harvest souls for the cursed sword. As Nightmare amassed both power and servants, it appeared as though the world would be eternally drowned in despair. From the shadows, however, emerged the warriors Kilik and Xianghua, who faced Nightmare and revealed possession of the Soul Edge's bane, Soul Calibur.

With Xianghua shattering the Soul Edge, Nightmare was sent spiraling through a void of darkness. Siegfried was able to reclaim himself, laying next to the fragments of Soul Edge, and was forced to come to terms with the reality of Frederick's death. Despite being seemingly freed of Soul Edge, however, it wouldn't be long before Siegfried realized that the Soul Edge was transforming him into Nightmare while he slept. Four years past, and Siegfried's reign as Nightmare resumed.

The Azure Knight soon came to realize that following his defeat at the hands of Xianghua and Kilik, fragments of Soul Edge were lost, and greatly weakened the sword. He spent his time searching the world desperately for the lost shards and, one by one, recovered them through any means necessary. For the restoration of the Soul Edge, Nightmare brought himself to an old chapel.

At this old chapel, the ruins of his forgotten Ostrheinsburg stronghold, he found a French nobleman awaiting him. Raphael Sorel, in search of the Soul Edge for himself, challenged Nightmare to a duel. The battle was legendary, and very bloody, but ultimately resulted in Raphael's defeat. As the nobleman lay prone to execution, a piece of Siegfried within Nightmare reached out and stopped Nightmare from finishing the fight, for just a brief moment. Taking advantage of this window, Raphael used the last of his strength for one final desperate strike, which pierced and shattered Soul Edge.

At last, with Soul Edge destroyed, Siegfried was able to regain control of himself again. Siegfried discarded his Azure armor, and once more took up position as a knight. This time, however, he would fight for the protection of the world, and for atonement of his sins. Knowing that Soul Edge would inevitably return once more, Siegfried decided that he would atone by putting an end to it once and for all.

His new quest to put an end to the cursed sword brought him to the Lost Cathedral, where Siegfried stood face-to-face against his greatest fear, Nightmare, reborn. Soul Edge itself had taken possession of Siegfried's discarded armor, and now acted as Nightmare without him. Siegfried challenged this new Nightmare to battle. In wake of the duel, Soul Calibur appeared to Siegfried and beckoned to him. He picked up the spirit sword, and used it to clash against Soul Edge.

The resulting clash unleashed a maelstrom of power previously unseen by mankind, so powerful that it not only obliterated both Siegfried and Nightmare's bodies, but also destroyed the entire Lost Cathedral. Siegfried had died, though his story did not end. As the Soul Calibur chose Siegfried to be its wielder, it also then used its power to reform his body and heal it. With the reformation of his body came a new set of armor, designed to match Soul Calibur's form. Despite this, Siegfried knew that his return meant that Soul Edge would similarly come back, and so he prepared for one final battle.

In poetic similarity, Siegfried once again confronted the new Nightmare within a cathedral. Their duel, unlike the previous, was very short. However, it was just as climactic. Allowing for Soul Calibur to briefly guide his body, Siegfried fought like a true warrior of legend. Soul Edge was pierced, and both it and Nightmare crumbled away at last.

Decades passed, and Siegfried could be nothing but thankful to the Soul Calibur for not only restoring him, but also for giving him the opportunity to atone for what he had done. Although his fight was over, and his time as Soul Calibur's wielder had long-since passed, Siegfried knew that it would forever be his duty to assist in the world's continuing peace. With Malfested creatures on the rise, Siegfried reformed Schwarzwind to counteract them.

Noticing that Soul Calibur had taken the form of a simple one-handed blade, he knew that it was time for him to seek a new wielder for it. The task of finding Soul Calibur's new champion was one he gave to his pupil, Z.W.E.I., who eventually brought to him a boy named Patroklos Alexander. After training him and making sure that Patroklos was worthy, Siegfried handed the Soul Calibur, and the fate of the entire world, over to him.

Codex Statistics

Key: Siegfried | Nightmare

Tier: 9-B, at least High 8-C with Soul Calibur | At least 9-B, at least High 8-C with Soul Edge

Name: Siegfried Schtauffen | Nightmare, Siegfried!

Origin: Soulcalibur

Sex: Male

Age: 16 years old (Soul Blade), 19 years old (Soulcalibur), 23 years old (Soulcalibur II - IV), 40 years old (Soulcalibur V)

Classification: Innocent Darkside[1] | The Azure Knight

Species: Human | Malfested Human

Occupation: Schwarzwind Leader | Schwarzstrom Leader

Status: Alive

Alignment: Chaotic Good (Siegfried is a noble man with a good heart, though that isn’t to say he hasn’t fallen in with the wrong sort before. He can be selfish at times, and his quest for revenge certainly wasn’t noble, but he does seek atonement for his crimes and wants to make the world a better place) | Chaotic Evil (Nightmare is a purely evil pawn of the Soul Edge, amplifying Siegfried’s worst traits to the highest degree. His only goals are to murder innocents and claim their souls for Soul Edge’s benefit)

Dimensionality: 3-D

Attack Potency: Wall level (Can dropkick people with this much strength[2]. Could reduce a sanctuary of stone pillars to rubble[3]. Can contend with Heishiro Mitsurugi, who doesn't consider rifles to be a threat[4]. Can also contend with Astaroth, who can casually smash through stone pillars[5]), at least Large Building level with Soul Calibur (The Soul Calibur's clash with Soul Edge was enough to completely annihilate the Lost Cathedral and destroy Siegfried's body[6]. The clash sent waves of destruction across the world[7]) | At least Wall level (Superior to Siegfried, as becoming Nightmare takes one beyond their usual limits[8]. Seasoned knights and armies equipped with firearms stood no chance against him[9]. Those who become Nightmare are able to wipe out heavily armored soldiers with ease[10]. Can instantly destroy hoards of armored soldiers in a single attack[11]), at least Large Building level with Soul Edge (Is equal in power to the Soul Calibur[12]. Could completely obliterate a temple[13])

Durability: Wall level | At least Wall level

Striking Strength: Wall Class, at least Large Building Class with Soul Calibur | At least Wall Class, at least Large Building Class with Soul Edge

Lifting Strength: Peak Human (Can casually use an extremely large sword to lift people over his head[14]) | Peak Human

Travel Speed: Athletic Human | Athletic Human

Attack Speed: Supersonic | Supersonic

Reaction Speed: Supersonic (Can keep up with Heishiro Mitsurugi, who can casually deflect musket fire[15], which travels between 450 and 540 meters per second. Can also contend with Ivy Valentine, who casually deflects bullets point-blank[16]) | Supersonic

Stamina: Superhuman (Can defeat powerful enemies despite suffering from hunger and thirst, and defeat his opponents even when having been wounded by traps[17]. As a mercenary, Siegfried is used to travelling for extremely long days under intense circumstances, all the while being rung through difficult battles) | At least Superhuman (Is majorly controlled by Soul Edge and as such can continue fighting well beyond the limits of a human. Even at times when Siegfried's body would succumb to fatigue, the Soul Edge can force Nightmare into battle regardless. Nightmare usually takes over Siegfried's body at night during his resting hours, showing that the Azure Knight doesn't conform to his host's stamina limits)

Range: Standard Melee, Extended Melee with Zweihänder blades

Intelligence: Gifted Intelligence in combat (Was able to win an arena contest in which strong warriors from all around the world participate[18]. He has taken on the strongest warriors the world has had to offer, some who have been training their entire lives, and as such earns his position as Commander of Schwarzwind. He can perfectly strategize plans, wager odds, and adapt to many different styles of fighting mid-battle) | Gifted in combat

Powers and Techniques

Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Martial Arts (Can deliver powerful stomps, headbutts, and drop kicks[20]), Acrobatics (Is able to perform swift jump-kicks in heavy armor and leap extremely high into the air[21]), Weapon Mastery (Can masterfully fight with Zweihänder blades[22]), Electricity Manipulation & Damage Boost (Summons electricity to power-up his attacks. Soul Charge powers up weapons[23]), Enhanced Senses (Could sense an enemy was following him despite being exhausted[24]), Aura (Soul Charge has Siegfried charge up his energy and get a multicolored glowing aura[25]), Extrasensory Perception (Can feel when there is evil energy around him, and identify specific presences[26]), Sheer Will (Used his iron will to reclaim control over his own body[27])

Equipment


  • Faust: Siegfried's standard weapon. This Zweihänder has been Siegfried's main sword ever since he first joined Schwarzwind, and was subsequently the weapon he used in the murder of his father. During the quest to claim Soul Edge and avenge the father unknowingly killed by his very hands, Faust was Siegfried's primary blade.
  • Faust

    Faust

Optional Equipment


  • Grimblade: A blade that consumes tremendous energy when attacking. During his quest for the invincible weapon to avenge his father with, Siegfried found himself be employed in a band of mercenary knights working under the legendary Sir Stefan. Grimblade was the weapon of Stefan, and Siegfried, in attempt to steal it for himself, had came under his employment. Eventually, Siegfried was able to kill Stefan and claim the sword for himself, but found little use for it when he realized it did not grant him power.
  • Grimblade

    Grimblade

  • Atlas Sword: A highly defensive blade with a strength-recovering effect. When Siegfried's quest brought him to an ancient sanctuary of Greece, Siegfried was pit against the holy woman, Sophitia. In defeating her, Siegfried though tthat he had proved himself to the gods enough to be granted the power he sought, but grew enraged when they did not respond. In his anger, he destroyed the sanctuary, and within the rubble that remained, he found the Atlas Sword.
  • Atlas Sword

    Atlas Sword

  • Flamberge: A vibrant blade that enables swift attacks. Siegfried travelled to a colosseum, which he heard was gifting powerful weapons to whoever came out victorious. Determined to win the grand prize, Siegfried was pit up against the world's strongest warriors. After a slew of tough battles, Siegfried claimed victory, and was awarded the Flamberge.
  • Flamberge

    Flamberge

  • 7 Branch Blade: A weapon that recovers the Weapon Gauge within a certain period of time. Siegfried found himself off the coast of Japan, at a castle called Noto Castle owned by the Noto-Murakami and Setonai pirates. Due to his immense bravery and skill, Siegfried was quickly hired by the pirates and made their castle guard. As reward for defeating the powerful Taki, Siegfried's pirate crew gave him the 7 Branch Blade.
  • 7 Branch Blade

    7 Branch Blade

  • Hard Steel Blade: A tremendously powerful sword. As Siegfried made his way down China's Yangtze River, he was assaulted by a man named Li-Long, who sought to steal his blade. Once Siegfried fought the sword-collector and sent him plunging into the riverbed, he picked up the Hard Steel Blade, which was littered among many stolen swords.
  • Hard Steel Blade

    Hard Steel Blade

  • Claymore: Enables extremely fast attacks. Arriving in Italy, Siegfried was reminded of the greedy Vercci, who hid a mountain of treasure within an impenetrable vault. Siegfried and his mercenary band had once attempted to break into the vault, but failed terribly. This time, Siegfried went alone, and found himself successful in defeating the vault's guard, Voldo. Within the treasure troves, he uncovered the Claymore.
  • Claymore

    Claymore

Other

Weaknesses: His trauma has blinded him so heavily that he convinced himself of a completely different sequence of events, which makes facing his past extremely difficult for him. His soul purpose in life, following his escape from being Nightmare, is making amends for the horrible sins he has committed, and he is willing to put his life on the line (to almost reckless degrees) in order to do so. The guilt Siegfried feels is so heavy that he usually shuts himself from everyone and disallows anyone from getting close to him. As Nightmare, Siegfried's mind is fairly one-tracked in collecting souls, and can often be seen as a brute. Both Soul Edge and Soul Calibur can be destroyed fairly easily if struck in the correct spots, and both can let out maelstroms of power too immense for Siegfried's body to withstand.

References

  1. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  2. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  3. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  4. ↑ Soulcalibur III (2005)
  5. ↑ Soulcalibur III (2005)
  6. ↑ Soulcalibur: New Legends of Project Soul
  7. ↑ Soulcalibur IV (2008)
  8. ↑ Soulcalibur: New Legends of Project Soul
  9. ↑ Soulcalibur (1998)
  10. ↑ Soulcalibur: New Legends of Project Soul
  11. ↑ Soulcalibur III (2005)
  12. ↑ Soulcalibur: New Legends of Project Soul
  13. ↑ Soulcalibur III (2005)
  14. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  15. ↑ Soulcalibur III (2005)
  16. ↑ Soulcalibur III (2005)
  17. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  18. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  19. ↑ Soulcalibur VI (2018)
  20. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  21. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  22. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  23. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  24. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  25. ↑ Soul Blade (1995)
  26. ↑ Soulcalibur III (2005)
  27. ↑ Soulcalibur III (2005)

Battle Records

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  • Frederick Schtauffen - Fight
    • Conditions: Siegfried fought alongside his Schwarzwind group.
    • Location: Unknown (likely Germany, Siegfried's homeland, as it is stated that Frederick's war-weary group approached them, and not the other way around)
    • Note: Frederick was caught off-guard, his men were ambushed at the dead of night. It is unknown how he would've fared if it was on an even playing-field.
  • Sir Stefan - Fight
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Ostrheinsburg Castle, Germany
    • Note: Siegfried attacked him after Stefan had just barely survived a war. It's likely that neither were at prime condition.
  • Siegfried Schtauffen (Spectral Illusion) - Fight
    • Conditions: The Siegfried that Siegfried faces is an illusion, likely created by Hephaestus.
    • Location: Shrine of Eurydice, Greece
  • Rock - Fight
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Colosseum (in the East)
  • Rock - Fight
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Desert, Central Asia (likely the Gobi Desert)
    • Note: In this desert, Siegfried's strength is constantly being drained.
  • Taki - Fight
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: The Pirate Castle, Setonai Ocean, Japan
    • Note: Siegfried had to defeat her within 12 seconds.
  • Li Long - Fight
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: San Kyo Valley, China
  • Voldo - Fight
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Verrci's Vault, on an island in the Mediterranean Sea, near Italy
    • Note: Siegfried has been severely wounded by traps in Vercci's vault.
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