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For the "Crucifix" sub-weapon, see Cross.
For the proper item called "Pendant", see Pendant.
Not to be confused with Rosaly.

The Rosary, also referred to as Rosario or simply Cross, is a recurrent special item in the Castlevania series. It is either a cross or a crucifix attached to a string usually made of beads. It annihilates all minor opponents onscreen upon pickup.

Origins[]

The Holy Rosary (/ˈroʊzəri/; Latin: rosarium, in the sense of "crown of roses" or "garland of roses"), also known as the Dominican Rosary, or simply the Rosary, refers to a set of prayers used in the Catholic Church, as well as to the string of knots or beads used to count the component prayers. This string generally has either a cross or crucifix attached to it and is usually worn wrapped around a person's wrist, or it can also come in the form of a necklace. When referring to the prayer, the word is usually capitalized ("the Rosary", as is customary for other names of prayers, such as "the Lord's Prayer", and "the Hail Mary"); when referring to the beads, it is written with a lowercase initial letter ("a rosary bead").

Rosary - 01

The prayers that comprise the Rosary are arranged in sets of ten Hail Marys, called decades. Each decade is preceded by one Lord's Prayer ("Our Father") and traditionally followed by one Glory Be. Many Catholics also choose to recite the "O my Jesus" prayer after the Glory Be, which is the most well-known of the seven Fatima Prayers. During recitation of each set, thought is given to one of the Mysteries of the Rosary, which recall events in the lives of Jesus and of Mary. Five decades are recited per rosary. Rosary beads are an aid toward saying these prayers in the proper sequence.

Over more than four centuries, several popes have promoted the Rosary as part of the veneration of Mary in the Catholic Church, and consisting essentially in meditation on the life of Christ. The rosary also represents the Catholic emphasis on "participation in the life of Mary, whose focus was Christ", and the Mariological theme "to Christ through Mary".

General description[]

Rosaries in Castlevania, Dracula's Curse, Super Castlevania IV, Chronicles, Lament of Innocence and Curse of Darkness, will destroy all enemies on the screen when picked up. The Gold Cross has a similar effect in Vampire Killer, while the Silver Cross prevents enemies from respawning.

It is known as "The Cross" or the "Magic Cross" in the Western release of Simon's Quest, where it is needed in order to access Dracula's Castle via the West Bridge. It can be obtained by defeating Vampira in Laruba Mansion.

An alternate version of the rosary appears in Castlevania: Bloodlines, called the Mirror of Truth, which also has the ability to destroy all enemies onscreen when picked up.

Rosaries also appear as equipable accessories in some games, such as Dawn of Sorrow and Harmony of Despair. Silver Crosses also appear as a Cross sub-weapon in Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls.

Item Data[]

Item Data: Rosary
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Cross NES Icon Cross (Rosario) - Castlevania
  Weapon (Item) - Simon Belmont
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Power: Destroys all onscreen enemies
VK-Gold Cross Gold Cross (jpn) - Vampire Killer
  Secret Weapon (Item) - Simon Belmont
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Wipes out all enemies. Find: Candles
VK-Silver Cross Silver Cross (jpn) - Vampire Killer
  Secret Weapon (Item) - Simon Belmont
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Prevents enemies appearing. Find: Candles, Treasure Chests
The Cross Icon The Cross (Rosario) - Simon's Quest
  Magic Item - Simon Belmont
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You must have the Cross to seal Dracula's fate. Find: Laruba Mansion
Drop: Camilla
Effect: Opens the entrance to Dracula's Castle (along with the Ring)
Cross NES Icon Rosary (Rosario) [alt] - Dracula's Curse
  Item - any
[edit]
This gives you the power to destroy all the evil enemies on the screen in the blink of an eye.
Rosario SC4 Icon Rosario (jpn) - Super Castlevania IV
  Item - Simon Belmont
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Destroys all enemies on screen
Rosary CH Icon Cross - Chronicles
  Item - Simon Belmont
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Destroys every enemy on the screen. Evolve: Can be powered up with a Double or Triple Shot
RoB RosaryRosary SOTN DXC Icon
(RoB/DXC)
Rosary (jpn) [alt] - Rondo of Blood
  Item - any
[edit]
Eliminates all minor enemies that appear on the screen.
Rosary DX Icon Pendant - Dracula X
  Normal Item - Richter
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Annihilates all minor opponents on screen as soon you get it.
Rosario Rosario - Lament of Innocence
  Item - Leon Belmont
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When Leon picks up this item, all enemies on screen will be instantly destroyed.
Rosary DoS Icon Rosary (Rosario) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Goods - Soma
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Beads with a cross made of silver. DEF +3, INT +10
Sell: $5,000
Find: Wizardry Lab
Rosario Rosario - Curse of Darkness
  Pick-Up - any
[edit]
Shaped like a cross, it will kill every enemy on-screen instantly. Drop: Various enemies
Rosary Rebirth Icon Rosary - Adventure ReBirth
  Item - Christopher Belmont
[edit]
Rosary DoS Icon Rosary (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Accessory (Necklace) - Jonathan, Shanoa, Charlotte
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Beads with a cross made of silver. Attrib: Darkness +10, Curse +10
DEF +1, CON +5
Sell: $3,750
Rarity: ****
Silver Cross - Grimoire of Souls
  Sub-Weapon (Cross) - Charlotte, Maria
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A holy cross made from silver. The strength of the prayers entrusted to it empowers its wielders arm. Attrib: Lightning, Atropos
Consume: 91 MP
ATK +173/2191, MP +0/3000, Lightning +90/+360 (Initial/Max upgrades)
Rarity: ★★★
Find: Dracula's Castle 2-3
Summon: Precious Gem (3★), 300 Gems (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: LIG Res Fixed Up
Special: Type A Cross Throw
Evolve: MP Conservation I
Cross [Richter] (Silver Cross) - Grimoire of Souls
  Alter Art Sub-Weapon (Cross) - Richter
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It is thrown forward, flies a certain distance, then returns. Find: Starts with
Effect: Type A Cross Throw

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