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For the Lords of Shadow skill, see Holy Cross (Lords of Shadow).
Grand Cross Richter

Grand Cross (also called Grand Cruz, Holy Cross or Cross Crash) is an ultimate attack involving very large crosses which deal heavy Holy-based damage. It can be performed by many protagonists in the series that are either Belmont relatives or who use Holy based attacks as a primary trait. The origin of this technique actually took place in the first game in the chronology of the series, Castlevania: Lament of Innocence, where Leon Belmont used it by fusing the Cross sub-weapon with the Yellow Orb. There are three versions of this attack:

  • In the first version, seen only in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, a giant crucifix appears suspended behind Richter Belmont, then multiple crucifixes rise up from the bottom, flying throughout the whole screen and hitting anything in their path.
  • In the second version, a pillar of light surrounds the caster and then several crosses spiral up this column, dealing massive damage.
  • In the third version, a large cross of energy or flames appears suspended behind the caster, causing damage to anything that touches it.

Even though these forms look different, the effective range of the last two versions is similar, which is anything nearby and/or above. A Grand Cross can also occur using the power of a Whip in some games, such as Castlevania Judgment and Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls. In Grimoire of Souls, Maria and Charlotte can use the Grand Cross in the form of a Type B Cross.

Variations[]

Rising crosses[]

The Grand Cross Item Crush was introduced in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. To cast it, Richter Belmont must be in possession of the Cross sub-weapon, have at least 15 Hearts, and activate its Item Crush attack. A giant crucifix will appear behind him and a series of flashing crosses will rise up from the ground, covering the entire screen and dealing heavy damage to anything they touch.

Pillar of crosses[]

Suspended cross[]

The "suspended" version was first shown to be used by Julius Belmont in Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. It differs slightly depending on whether Julius uses it as a boss or a playable character. During the boss battle, Julius slowly rises up in the air, pulling Soma toward him. He then unleashes the Grand Cross for a total of seven consecutive hits. On the other hand, when Julius is controlled by the player in Julius Mode, it is a bit weaker. It no longer pulls enemies toward Julius, its duration is shorter and thus it deals less damage. It returned as a sub-weapon for him in Dawn of Sorrow, although it was watered down a bit, as Julius was no longer invincible when he used the attack. Its vacuum ability still remains, but it is limited to only pulling certain enemy projectiles. He used this weapon to destroy a powerful barrier in Soma's story mode which protected the gates to The Abyss. Through a certain in-game glitch/cheat, Soma can equip Julius's version of the Grand Cross as a Bullet Soul (along with other Julius Mode characters' sub-weapons, like Alucard's Alucard Sword and Julius's Vampire Killer whip). Unlike Julius, Soma can move around while it is active (this is due to it being a glitched soul/weapon) and he doesn't rise up in the air like Julius.

Richter Belmont gained use of this version of the Grand Cross in Portrait of Ruin. It retained the effects of the "pillar" version, making it sort of a combination of both versions of the attack.

While not completely the same attack, Leon Belmont can create a similar looking giant flaming cross combining the Cross sub-weapon and the Purple Orb.

Versions of this ability have also appeared in non-canon games. Kokoro Belmont used one in Otomedius Excellent called the "Lightning Sword" as her Platonic Break. This version is a horizontal beam instead of a vertical one for gameplay reasons, as this game is a horizontal-scrolling shooter rather than an action-platformer game.

Blood cross[]

A bloody version of this attack, called Blood Cross, appears as a Dual Crush in Harmony of Despair whenever one of the Belmont or Belmont-like characters Dual Crushes with Alucard or Soma.

Other variations[]

A different variation of Grand Cross appears in Pachislot Akumajō Dracula; Trevor will project forward a large cross made of holy energy. This cross is similar to Leon's Divine Cross (Cross + Blue Orb) from Lament of Innocence, with the difference that Trevor's version will be thrust forward a great distance, in a beam-like fashion, damaging anything in its path.

While in Pachislot Akumajō Dracula II the Grand Cross returns to its "pillar" form, this time his Divine Cross is a variation of the Grand Cross from Pachislot I, where he will project another large cross made of holy energy and thrust it forward.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Grand Cross is the Final Smash of both Simon and Richter Belmont. When initiated, whatever enemy is hit will be encased in a coffin and thrown up into the air with the whip, before Simon/Richter unleashes a mass of holy light crosses into the air, damaging it.

Item Data[]

Item Data: Grand Cross
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Cross Icon Cross [alt] - Symphony of the Night
  Sub-Weapon - Alucard, Richter, Maria (Saturn only)
[edit]
The ultimate sub-weapon, the cross damages all enemies on the screen. (...) Attrib: Holy/Hit
Consume: 100 Hearts (Alucard), 1 (Richter/Maria)
ATT +40 (cross), ATT +5 (light), (with Staurolite: ATT +80 (cross), ATT +10 (light)) (Alucard); ATT +40 (Richter/Maria)
Find: Containers (requires Cube of Zoe for Alucard)
Effect: Thrown forward and returns (Richter/Maria); always Crashes (Alucard)
Special: Item Crash (Grand Cross, Richter only; Cost: 20 Hearts; ATT +60 (crosses), ATT +40 (beam of light), Attrib: Holy/Hit)
Boomerang HoD IconBolt Book Icon Holy Cross (jpn) - Harmony of Dissonance
  Spell Fusion - Juste
[edit]
Large crosses revolve around Juste and rise up. They have strong attack and a high number of hits. Attrib: Thunder
Consume: 60 MP
ATK = 200%
NUM = 1
Create: Cross + Bolt Book
AoS GrandCross Grand Cross - Aria of Sorrow
  Subweapon - Julius
[edit]
Attrib: Holy
Consume: 150 MP
120 ATK
Find: Starts with
Effect: A flaming holy cross hits enemies near Julius.
Special: Only available in Julius Mode.
Grand Cross - Lament of Innocence
  Effect Orb System - Leon
[edit]
Consume: 12 Hearts
Create: Cross + Yellow Orb
Effect: A series of large crosses spirals upward around Leon.
Grand Pumpkin - Lament of Innocence
  Effect Orb System - Pumpkin
[edit]
Consume: 12 Hearts
Create: Pumpkin + Yellow Orb
Effect: A series of massive pumpkins spirals upward around Pumpkin.
Grand Cross Julius Grand Cross (Grand Cruz) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Subweapon - Julius
[edit]
Attrib: Holy
Consume: 80 MP
Find: Starts with
Effect: A flaming holy cross hits enemies near Julius.
Dual Crush PoR Icon Grand Cruz (Grand Cross) - Portrait of Ruin
  Dual Crush - Jonathan, Charlotte
[edit]
A secret technique of the Belmont family that releases holy energy. Attrib: Holy
Consume: 180 MP
Find: Entrance
Conditions: Complete "Master the Holy Power" quest.
Effect: Does massive Holy damage to nearby targets, but no effect on distant opponents.
Cross PoR Icon Grand Cross (Grand Cruz) [alt] - Portrait of Ruin
  Sub-Weapon - Richter
[edit]
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.
Cross Crash - Encore of the Night
  Spell - Richter
[edit]
All blocks on the user's board are destroyed. The opponent takes 1 damage for each block destroyed. Consume: 50 MP
Cross - Judgment
  Sub-Weapon - Simon, Trevor, Eric, Alucard, Grant, Cornell, Maria, Sypha
[edit]
Throws a cross-shaped boomerang straight ahead. Consume: 2 (Normal) or 5 (Charged) Hearts
Effect: Normal - Throws a holy cross that flies a set distance, then returns.
Charged (Holy Cross) - Unleashes a holy aura that radiates from the user's body.
Evolve: Can be powered up with a Rapidshot II or III
Vampire Killer (Trevor Version) - Judgment
  Move (Super Finisher) - Trevor
[edit]
Runs towards opponent and then hits them with a drawn out straight whip attack. A Grand Cross appears behind his opponent when struck. Sequence: Press Super Finisher button when Skill Gauge full
Holy Cross (Grand Cross) - Harmony of Despair
  Dual Crush - Jonathan or Julius or Richter with each other
[edit]
Attrib: Holy
Consume: 60 MP
Find: (innate)
Effect: Several large crosses encircles both players and spiral upwards.
Blood Cross (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Dual Crush - Soma or Alucard + Jonathan or Julius or Richter
[edit]
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.
Grand Cruz - Grimoire of Souls
  Weapon Skill - Simon
[edit]
The power of the holy whip creates a cross in the air, punishing monsters with zealous fervor. Attrib: Holy
Find: Attached to Holy Whip
Grand Cruz - Grimoire of Souls
  Alter Art Weapon Skill - Trevor
[edit]
Unleash the power of the holy whip and obliterate surrounding enemies. Find: Start with

Enemy Data[]

Enemy Data: Enemies with Grand Cross
Image Name - Game
Description
Statistics Items Location Notes
Sotn-richterSotn Saturn-richter
(PSX/Saturn)
140. Richter Belmont (jpn) - Symphony of the Night [ edit ]
It is the strongest vampire hunter. It's been a year since he disappeared. (...) Strong: Holy, Stone (both immune)
Weak: Dark
Level: 48
HP: 400
Exp: n/a
Castle Keep (Alucard only)
Weapons: Vampire Killer (Standard Attack, Flame Whip), Cross (Cross Boomerang, Grand Cross), Holy Water (normal attack, Hydro Storm), Axe (Arc Throw, Spiral Axe), Agunea (Lightning Bolt), Holy Book (Item Crash)
Julius 111. Belmont (Julius) - Aria of Sorrow [ edit ]
The most powerful Vampire Hunter. Recently regained his memory. Strong: Holy, Poison, Curse, Stone
HP: 6,000
MP: 9,999
Exp: 0
Atk: 95
Def: 80
Timestop: Unaffected
Soul: N/A
Floating Garden (as a boss)
Weapons: Vampire Killer, Cross (Cross Boomerang, Grand Cross), Axe (Arc Throw), Holy Water (Normal Attack)
Richter-whipmem 153. Whip's Memory (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin [ edit ]
A memory of the last Belmont to wield the Vampire Killer. Strong: Holy
Weak: Dark
HP: 5,000
Exp: 0
Skill Pt: 0
Master's Keep
Weapons: Vampire Killer, Axe (Arc Throw), Cross (Cross Boomerang, Grand Cross), Holy Water (Normal Attack), Dagger (Double Knife Throw)
Trevor Belmont  - Grimoire of Souls [ edit ]
' Whip's Memory: 1, 2, 3
Abil: Frozen; Uppercut, Lightning Kick, Axe, Grand Cruz

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Trivia[]

  • In Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, the Cross's Item Crush is the Grand Cross, whereas in Castlevania: Dracula X –a reimagining of Rondo– it was changed to an attack where several crosses are launched across the screen, being the only Item Crash that was changed from the original game. This change was probably due either to the system's limitations, or actually censored due to Nintendo's regulations toward the appearance of religious imagery on games for their systems (the Rondo of Blood Item Crush summons a large crucifix with a detailed image of a crucified Jesus Christ).
  • Grand Cross is also the name of a series of arcade medal games developed and published by Konami since 2006; however, it's unknown if it actually borrowed the name from the iconic Castlevania Item Crash.
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