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Ghost

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Ghost
Japanese Name
Alternate Names
Game Appearances

Abilities
Monster Type Ghost
Mythical Lore Origins


The Ghost is a classic monster from the Castlevania series and is known for constantly haunting heroes that enter the castle.

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[edit] Overview

Ghosts aren't too tough in small numbers. A couple of hits will usually take them down, and they don't have any special attacks either. All they do is appear in a seemingly random spot in open space or within a wall, and then slowly float towards the heroes in order to give them a chilling touch that will damage their health. Normally, they only take one hit and are pretty weak, but they sometimes take two or three depending on the hero's strength. Usually the most fearsome in large numbers.

Ghosts are also sometimes referred to as "Spirits", but it should normally be assumed that Spirits are slightly stronger versions of Ghosts when they appear. Although in the case of the Playstation 2 3D Castlevania games, the Ghosts and Spirits are VERY different.

[edit] Other Types

The common Ghost trapped inside the castle has many relative ghosts which haunt the walls of Dracula's home, such as:

[edit] Spirit-Type Ghosts

This type of ghost usually appears as a human or animal head or skull, with perhaps the upper torso and/or hands reaching out, surrounded by a fiery aura.


[edit] Castlevania

Ghost


[edit] Vampire Killer

Although the manual artwork shows a Ghost, Vampire Killer has replaced all Ghosts with Skull Heads, which behave differently (kind of like a slower moving and more erratic Medusa Head) and do not have an aura behind them.

[edit] Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

Pirate Skeleton
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Game Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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A curious monster that acts the same is the "Pirate Skeleton". This ghostly half of a skeleton is surrounded in flames and likes to wander towards heroes, just like the regular ghosts. However, it's NOT called Ghost in the Japanese manual, but rather AKURYOU which translates to "Evil Spirit". Where "Pirate Skeleton" came from is anybody's guess, but the fact is that the so-called "Pirate Skeleton" actually better defines the ghost's cousin known as the Spirit.

So, there TECHNICALLY are no Ghosts in Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, but there might as well be given that a number of different monsters either look or act like them.



[edit] Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (LCD Watch)

Fire Ghost
Fire Ghosts float towards you from behind. Take one hit to destroy and worth 5 points.


[edit] Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (LCD Handheld)

Fire Ghost
Fire Ghosts only appear during night and float towards you from behind. Takes one hit and 20 points.


[edit] Super Castlevania IV


[edit] Castlevania Chronicles

Ghost
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Game Castlevania Chronicles
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[edit] Circle of the Moon

Spirit
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Game Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
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[edit] Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

Ghost
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Game Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
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[edit] Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Ghost
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Game Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
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Description A small spirit doomed to wander the castle grounds for all eternity.
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[edit] Lament of Innocence

Spirit
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Game Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
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[edit] Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

Spirit
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Game Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
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[edit] Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

Ghost
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Game Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Enemy Number 028
Description A small spirit doomed to wander the castle grounds for all eternity.
Level
Experience 9
Hit Points 8
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Attack Power 19
Tolerance Blunt
Whip
Slashing
Dark
Weakness Holy
Timestop affect
Drop Items ---
Summon Ghost ****
Steal Items
Location Sandy Grave
Forgotten City
Soul Details
Skill Points 1



[edit] Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

ghost
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Game Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
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Strangely, ghosts in Order of Ecclesia resemble Mr. Hed


[edit] Specter-Type Ghosts

The main characteristic of this type of ghost is that they appear to be empty clothes or armor.

Subtypes:


[edit] LCD Simon's Quest

The ghosts in the LCD Simon's Quest game come in from behind but do not attack you. They are only vulnerable to high attacks to the head, take two whip hits, and are worth 20 points. While they are not a threat, all ghosts must be destroyed before it will become night time.


[edit] Dracula X

Ghost
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Game Castlevania: Dracula X
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The Ghost is the boss of Alternate Stage 4 in Castlevania: Dracula X. His appearance and general characteristics are based on Shaft's ghost from Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, although there is no indication that it is actually Shaft's Ghost in this game. It is also very similar to a Necromancer. The Ghost flies around the room, firing energy bolts that slow Richter, and raising skeletons. After taking enough damage, the Ghost will surround himself with a shield of tombstones, occasionally tossing them at Richter. In his second form, he can also summon Mud Zombies.

[edit] Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Saturn Version)

Spectre
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Game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
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A ghost that cannot be harmed by weapons and arms and will follow you until you die. The only way for a specter to die is to use heart item weapons like the holy book, Knife, holy water etc.

[edit] Lament of Innocence

Ghost
Game Lament Of Innocence
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Ghost Knight
Game Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
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Ghost Soldier
Game Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
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Ghost Warrior
Game Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
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[edit] Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

Ghost
Image:Ghostlv3.png
Game Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
Enemy Number 3,24
Description A floating spirit able to pass through walls. Keeps eternal watch. Carrying a knife and lantern.
Level 3,11
Experience 2,11
Hit Points 44,88
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Weakness Light
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Steal Items $50
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[edit] Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

Specter
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Game castlevania: order of ecclesia
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[edit] Castlevania: The Arcade

Ghosts of tortured souls haunt the dungeons of the Underground stage.

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