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Chronicles - Simon Belmont - 01

Simon Belmont wielding the Vampire Killer.

As the name implies, Whip is a damage type inflicted on enemies by using the Castlevania weapon of choice: the whip.

This special lashing effect is akin to a flail or a single-headed version Meteor Hammer, but is special since it includes some of the most notable and infamous weapons found in any, if not all, Castlevania games.

Before Portrait of Ruin, attacks from whips were generally classified as neutral or Strike damage.

Known whips[]

Vampire Killer[]

Main article: Vampire Killer
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Simon Belmont with the Vampire Killer

The legendary whip wielded by the Belmont Clan. The whip is possessed by magical properties which allow it to destroy evil. Special rituals are needed for those who are not of Belmont blood to use it, and they must choose wisely when using the whip after unlocking its power — if they overuse it, death will be their punishment.

Whip of Alchemy[]

Main article: Whip of Alchemy
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Leon Belmont with the Whip of Alchemy

The Alchemy Whip used to be an ordinary whip before Rinaldo Gandolfi used the mystic, and at the time forbidden, arts of Alchemy to give it extra power. Wielded by Leon Belmont, this gave him the advantage at getting through Walter Bernhard's castle, but wasn't strong enough to do any damage to the powerful vampire. It was later, through a sacrificial ritual, that the Alchemy Whip was transformed into the now famous whip: Vampire Killer.

Hunter Whip[]

Main article: Hunter Whip
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Nathan Graves with the Hunter Whip

The Hunter Whip is passed down through the Baldwin clan. It was used by Nathan Graves in Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. The weapon seems able to be used by anyone with a pure spirit, untainted by evil. It is an interesting weapon of choice — there is a magic linked to the whip known as the Dual Setup System. Using a combination of attribute and action cards, the user can change the form and elements of the whip, grant passive abilities, turn him into a skeleton, absorb an element's damage and convert it into vitality, or even provide a enhancement to movement speed.

Other whips[]

Game specific information[]

Castlevania[]

Item Data: Castlevania Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Magic Whip Icon Magic Whip (Whip) - Castlevania
  Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Attrib: 1 Attack
Find: Starts out with
Evolve: Short Chain (after obtaining a Morning Star
Short Chain Icon Short Chain (Chain) - Castlevania
  Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Create: Magic Whip + Morning Star (power-up)
Long Chain Icon Long Chain (jpn) - Castlevania
  Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Create: Short Chain + Morning Star (power-up)

Vampire Killer[]

Item Data: Vampire Killer Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Vkill-whip1 Whip (jpn) - Vampire Killer
  Traditional Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Damage Effect = Weak
Find: Starts out with
Vkill-whip2 Fighting Chain (Chain of Nemesis) - Vampire Killer
  Traditional Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Damage Effect = Medium
Find: Candles, Treasure Chests, Breakable Walls, Old Crone

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest[]

Item Data: Simon's Quest Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
The Leather Whip Icon The Leather Whip (jpn) - Simon's Quest
  Magic Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
This is the weapon you begin the game with. Attrib: 1 Attack
Find: Starts out with
The Thorn Whip Icon The Thorn Whip (jpn) - Simon's Quest
  Magic Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
The Thorn Whip is stronger than the Leather Whip. Buy: 100 Hearts
Find: Jova
The Chain Whip Icon The Chain Whip (jpn) - Simon's Quest
  Magic Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
The Chain Whip is stronger than the Thorn Whip. Buy: 150 Hearts
Find: Veros
The Morning Star Icon The Morning Star (Fundo Whip) - Simon's Quest
  Magic Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
The Morning Star is stronger than the Chain Whip. Attrib: 8 Attack
Consume: Current whip
Buy: 200 Hearts
Find: Oldon
Evolve: Flame Whip
The Flame Whip Icon The Flame Whip (jpn) - Simon's Quest
  Magic Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Magic changes the Morning Star into the Flame Whip and gives it mysterious powers. Attrib: 16 Attack
Consume: Morning Star
Find: Uta Lower Road (...)

Haunted Castle[]

Item Data: Haunted Castle Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Hcast-whip Whip (jpn) - Haunted Castle
  Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Normal power. Damage = 1 HP
Hcast-mace Morning Star (Chain) [alt] - Haunted Castle
  Weapon (Whip) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Double normal power. Damage = 2 HP
Drop: Bat (2. Cave)

Castlevania: The Adventure[]

Item Data: The Adventure Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Gb1-whip1 Mystic Whip (Short Whip) - Adventure
  Whip - Christopher Belmont
[edit]
Your sole means of protection are your Mystic Whip and mindful wits. Attrib: 1 Attack
Find: Starts out with
Evolve: Morningstar upon obtaining a Crystal
Gb1 chain-whip Morningstar (Long and Powerful Whip) [alt] - Adventure
  Whip - Christopher Belmont
[edit]
Locate 1 Crystal and your whip will lengthen, strengthen, and become an all-around super weapon against the super freaks. Evolve: Fire Balls upon obtaining a Crystal
Gb1 flame-whip Fire Balls - Adventure
  Whip - Christopher Belmont
[edit]
Discover a second Crystal, and fireballs will spew forth, lighting up the enemy and the scoreboard. Your Mystic Whip can only be increased by a power of two. So if you find a third, fourth or one-thousandth crystal, they'll be nothing but worthless status symbols.

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse[]

Item Data: Dracula's Curse Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Magic Whip CVIII Mystic Whip (Whip) - Dracula's Curse
  Main Weapon (Whip) - Trevor
[edit]
The Mystic Whip is Trevor's main weapon. It has three different power levels. By advancing a certain distance and capturing certain items, you can boost its power to a Chain Whip and then a L..o..n..g Chain Whip (ouch!). Evolve: Chain Whip with Morning Star
Chain Whip CVIII Chain Whip (jpn) - Dracula's Curse
  Main Weapon (Whip) - Trevor
[edit]
Create: Mystic Whip + Morning Star
Evolve: Long Chain Whip with Morning Star
Morning Star CVIII Long Chain Whip (jpn) - Dracula's Curse
  Main Weapon (Whip) - Trevor
[edit]
Create: Chain Whip + Morning Star

Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge[]

Item Data: Belmont's Revenge Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Gb2-whip Mystic Whip (Short Whip) - Belmont's Revenge
  Whip - Christopher Belmont
[edit]
Gb2-chain-whip Stronger, Longer Whip (Long and Powerful Whip) - Belmont's Revenge
  Whip - Christopher Belmont
[edit]
Gb2-fireball-whip Strongest Whip (Fireball Whip) - Belmont's Revenge
  Whip - Christopher Belmont
[edit]

Super Castlevania IV[]

Item Data: Super Castlevania IV Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Mystical Whip SC4 Icon Mystical Whip - Super Castlevania IV
  Whip - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Find: Starts out with
Evolve: Short Chain (after obtaining a Morning Star)
Short Chain SC4 Icon Short Chain - Super Castlevania IV
  Whip - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Create: Mystical Whip + Morning Star
Evolve: Longer Chain (after obtaining a Morning Star)
Longer Chain SC4 Icon Longer Chain - Super Castlevania IV
  Whip - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Create: Short Chain + Morning Star

Castlevania Chronicles[]

Item Data: Castlevania Chronicles Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Vampire Killer CH Icon Mysterious Whip - Chronicles
  Whip - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Find: Starts out with
Evolve: Chain Whip (after obtaining a Chain Whip)
Chain Whip CH Icon Chain Whip - Chronicles (unofficial name)
  Whip - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Evolve: Morning Star Whip (after obtaining a Chain Whip)
Long Chain Whip CH Icon Morning Star Whip - Chronicles (unofficial name)
  Whip - Simon Belmont
[edit]

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood[]

Item Data: Rondo of Blood Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Vampire Killer RoB Icon Belmont Family Whip - Rondo of Blood (unofficial name)
  Weapon - Richter
[edit]
Find: Starts out with
Flame Whip RoB Icon Flame Whip - Rondo of Blood (unofficial name)
  Weapon - Richter
[edit]
Consume: 15 Hearts
Sequence: Item Crash with No Sub-Weapon

Castlevania: Bloodlines[]

Item Data: Bloodlines Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Vampire Killer BL Leather Whip (jpn) - Bloodlines
  Whip - John Morris
[edit]
(The Vampire Killer at level 1) Find: (Start with)
Evolve: Chain Whip (Short) with Coat of Arms, sometimes Undulating Whip with Spell Book
Chain Whip BL Chain Whip (Short) (jpn) - Bloodlines
  Whip - John Morris
[edit]
(The Vampire Killer at level 2) Create: Leather Whip + Coat of Arms
Evolve: Chain Whip (Long) with Coat of Arms, sometimes Undulating Whip with Spell Book
Morning Star BL Chain Whip (Long) (jpn) - Bloodlines
  Whip - John Morris
[edit]
(The Vampire Killer at level 3) Create: Chain Whip (Short) + Coat of Arms
Evolve: Undulating Whip with Coat of Arms or sometimes Spell Book
Flame Whip BL Undulating Whip (jpn) - Bloodlines
  Whip - John Morris
[edit]
(The Vampire Killer at max level 4) Create: Chain Whip (Long) + Coat of Arms, sometimes any spear + Spell Book
Special: Allows Mystic Attacks
Evolve: Downgrades to Chain Whip (Long) when damaged.

Castlevania: Dracula X[]

Item Data: Dracula X Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Vampire Killer RoB Icon Sacred Whip - Dracula X
  Weapon - Richter
[edit]
Find: Starts out with
Flame Whip RoB Icon Flame Whip - Dracula X (unofficial name)
  Weapon - Richter
[edit]
Consume: 15 Hearts
Sequence: Item Crash with No Sub-Weapon

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night[]

Item Data: Dracula X Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Sotn-whip Vampire Killer [alt] - Symphony of the Night
  Other Attack (Whip) - Richter
[edit]
Attrib: Holy/Hit
ATT +32
Find: Starts with
Effect: Standard Attack
Special: Brandish Whip; Fire Whip
Flame-whip Fire Whip - Symphony of the Night
  Action - Richter
[edit]
Attrib: Fire/Hit (supposed), Holy/Hit (actual)
Consume: 15 Hearts
ATT +64 (supposed), ATT +32 (actual)
Sequence: [Special] (default PSX button is Triangle) for Item Crash with no sub-weapon equipped
Effect: It does nothing in most versions of the game, possibly due to a bug

Castlevania Legends[]

Item Data: Legends Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Gb3-whip1 Normal Whip - Legends
  Weapon (Whip) - Sonia
[edit]
In Standard Mode, players start in a normal state with a normal whip. Find: Start a life with (Standard Mode)
Evolve: + Crystal > Power One Whip
Gb3-whip2 Power One Whip - Legends
  Weapon (Whip) - Sonia
[edit]
When you increase one level, the length of the whip increases 1.5 times, doubling your attacking power. Create: Normal Whip + Crystal
Evolve: + Crystal > Power Two Whip
Gb3-whip3 Power Two Whip - Legends
  Weapon (Whip) - Sonia
[edit]
By increasing a second level, the whip begins to emit fire balls. Find: Start a life with (Light Mode)
Create: Power One Whip + Crystal

Castlevania 64 (N64)[]

Item Data: Castlevania 64 Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Lod-reinwhip-1- Whip [Level 1] - Castlevania 64
  Weapon (Distance Attack) - Reinhardt
[edit]
Evolve: + Power-Up > Level 2
Lod-reinwhip-1- Whip [Level 2] - Castlevania 64
  Weapon (Distance Attack) - Reinhardt
[edit]
Create: Level 1 + Power-Up
Evolve: + Power-Up -> Level 3
Lod-reinwhip-1- Whip [Level 3] - Castlevania 64
  Weapon (Distance Attack) - Reinhardt
[edit]
Create: Level 2 + Power-Up

Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness[]

Item Data: Legacy of Darkness Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Lod-reinwhip-3- Whip [ Level 1 ] - Legacy of Darkness
  Weapon (Long-Range) - Reinhardt
[edit]
ATK = 10
Evolve: + PowerUp > Level 2
Lod-reinwhip2-1- Whip [ Level 2 ] - Legacy of Darkness
  Weapon (Long-Range) - Reinhardt
[edit]
ATK = 12.5
Create: Level 1 + PowerUp
Evolve: + PowerUp -> Level 3
Lod-reinwhip3-1- Whip [ Level 3 ] - Legacy of Darkness
  Weapon (Long-Range) - Reinhardt
[edit]
ATK = 15
Create: Level 2 + PowerUp

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance[]

Item Data: Harmony of Dissonance Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
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(Juste/Simon)
Vampire Killer - Harmony of Dissonance
  Weapon (Whip) - Juste, Simon
[edit]
Find: Start with
Whip Attachments
Crushing Stone Icon Crushing Stone - Harmony of Dissonance
  Whip - Juste Belmont
[edit]
By holding ATTACK down, a "charged attack" can break some walls. STR -5
Find: Clock Tower (Castle B)
Steel Tip Icon Steel Tip - Harmony of Dissonance
  Whip - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Adds a steel ball to the tip of a whip. STR +10
Find: Castle Top Floor (Castle A)
Platinum Tip Icon Platinum Tip - Harmony of Dissonance
  Whip - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Adds a platinum ball to the tip of a whip. STR +20
Find: Entrance (Castle A)
Energy Circle Icon Energy Circle - Harmony of Dissonance
  Whip - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Holding the ATTACK button down causes users' whip to swing around. Find: Shrine of the Apostates (Castle A)
Bullet Tip Icon Bullet Tip (Christopher's Soul) - Harmony of Dissonance
  Whip - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Causes bullet to fire from whip's tip only when user's HP is max. STR +5
Find: Skeleton Cave (Castle B)
Red Stone Icon Red Stone - Harmony of Dissonance
  Whip - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Adds fire to attacks made with a whip. Attrib: Fire
STR +2
Find: Marble Corridor (Castle A)
Blue Stone Icon Blue Stone - Harmony of Dissonance
  Whip - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Adds ice to attacks made with a whip. Attrib: Ice
STR +2
Find: Aqueduct of Dragons (Castle A)
Yellow Stone Icon Yellow Stone - Harmony of Dissonance
  Whip - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Adds lightning to attacks made with a whip. Attrib: Thunder
STR +2
Find: Luminous Cavern (Castle B)
Green Stone Icon Green Stone - Harmony of Dissonance
  Whip - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Adds wind to attacks made with a whip. Attrib: Wind
STR +2
Find: Clock Tower (Castle A)

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow[]

The Vampire Killer does appear in this game and is used by Julius Belmont during his boss fight in the main game. The player can also make use of this holy whip when controlling Julius in Julius Mode.

Soma Cruz is unable to equip any true whips during the course of the game, although he can make use a Whip Sword which behaves in a similar way.

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence[]

Item Data: Lament of Innocence Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Whip of Alchemy Whip of Alchemy (jpn) - Lament of Innocence
  Whip - Leon Belmont
[edit]
The whip Rinaldo created with Alchemy.
Whip of Flames Whip of Flames (jpn) - Lament of Innocence
  Whip - Leon Belmont
[edit]
Fire elemental added onto the Whip of Alchemy. Attrib: Fire
Drop: Flame Elemental
Whip of Ice Whip of Ice (jpn) - Lament of Innocence
  Whip - Leon Belmont
[edit]
Ice elemental added onto the Whip of Alchemy. Attrib: Ice
Drop: Frost Elemental
Whip of Lightning Whip of Lightning (jpn) - Lament of Innocence
  Whip - Leon Belmont
[edit]
Lightning elemental added onto the Whip of Alchemy. Attrib: Thunder
Drop: Thunder Elemental
Vampire Killer Vampire Killer (jpn) - Lament of Innocence
  Whip - Leon Belmont
[edit]
The whip that will destroy all who are related to the kindred of the night.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow[]

While Soma Cruz cannot use true whips, he can use Snake Swords.

Item Data: Dawn of Sorrow Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Julius-whip Vampire Killer (jpn) [alt] - Dawn of Sorrow
  Weapon (Whip) - Julius
[edit]
Holy whip Attrib: Bashing; Slashing (Limp Whip)
ATK +60
Find: Starts with
Effect: Hold Y for Limp Whip

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness[]

Item Data: Curse of Darkness Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Vampire Killer CoD Vampire Killer - Curse of Darkness
  Whip - Trevor Belmont
[edit]
A whip with the power to vanquish evil; passed down through the Belmont family for generations. Find: Start with
Flame Whip CoD Flame Whip - Curse of Darkness
  Whip - Trevor Belmont
[edit]
The Vampire Killer transformed into a whip of fire via a magic stone fitted into its grip. Attrib: Fire
ATK +5
Find: Baljhet Mountains
Wind Whip CoD Wind Whip - Curse of Darkness
  Whip - Trevor Belmont
[edit]
The Vampire Killer transformed into a whip of wind via a magic stone fitted into its grip. Attrib: Wind
ATK +10
Find: Garibaldi Temple
Circle Tip Circle Tip - Curse of Darkness
  Whip - Trevor Belmont
[edit]
The Vampire Killer with an iron ball attached to the tip that greatly increases its attack power. ATK +20
Find: Mortvia Aqueduct
Ice Whip CoD Ice Whip - Curse of Darkness
  Whip - Trevor Belmont
[edit]
The Vampire Killer transformed into a whip of ice via a magic stone fitted into its grip. Attrib: Ice
ATK -5
Find: Forest of Jigramunt
Thunder Whip CoD Thunder Whip - Curse of Darkness
  Whip - Trevor Belmont
[edit]
The Vampire Killer transformed into a whip of thunder via a magic stone fitted into its grip. Attrib: Thunder
ATK +5
Find: Eneomaos Machine Tower
Effect: Paralyzes enemies.
Abyss Whip CoD Abyss Whip - Curse of Darkness
  Whip - Trevor Belmont
[edit]
The Vampire Killer transformed into a whip of darkness via a magic stone fitted into its grip. Attrib: Dark
ATK +30
Find: Aiolon Ruins
Holy Whip CoD Holy Whip - Curse of Darkness
  Whip - Trevor Belmont
[edit]
The Vampire Killer transformed into a holy whip via a magic stone fitted into its grip. Attrib: Light
ATK -5
Find: Infinite Corridor
Square Tip Square Tip - Curse of Darkness
  Whip - Trevor Belmont
[edit]
The Vampire Killer with a platinum cube attached to the tip that greatly increases its attack power. ATK +30
Find: Dracula's Castle

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin[]

Whip as a single damage type is first implemented in this game. This can be seen with the Rose Stem Whip, which also features the Slash attribute.

Item Data: Portrait of Ruin Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Leather Whip PoR Icon Leather Whip (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Whip) - Jonathan
[edit]
Made from leather. A weapon for a warrior with panache. Consume: 50 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +22
Sell: $250
Find: City of Haze (...)
Steel Whip Icon Steel Whip (Iron Whip) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Whip) - Jonathan
[edit]
A whip fashioned from steel. Consume: 50 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +35
Sell: $750
Find: Sandy Grave (...)
Rose Stem Whip PoR Icon Rose Stem Whip (Rose Whip) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Whip) - Jonathan
[edit]
A thorned whip that requires great skill to use. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 50 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +60
Sell: $2,000
Find: Tower of Death
Drop: Maneating Plant
Medusa Whip PoR Icon Medusa Whip (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Whip) - Jonathan
[edit]
A whip that can turn its targets to stone. Attrib: Stone
Consume: 50 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +30
Sell: $3,500
Drop: Medusa Head
Effect: Enemies weak to the Stone attribute are petrified.
Nebula PoR Icon Nebula (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Whip) - Jonathan
[edit]
A chain that binds and destroys evil. Attrib: Holy
Consume: 50 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +37
Sell: $5,000
Find: Entrance
Special: Tornado-effect around Jonathan.
Flame Whip PoR Icon Flame Whip (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Whip) - Jonathan
[edit]
A whip imbued with the power of flames. Attrib: Fire
Consume: 50 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +65
Sell: $5,000
Find: Dark Academy
Jet Black Whip PoR Icon Jet Black Whip (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Whip) - Jonathan
[edit]
Jet black whip imbued with the power of darkness. Attrib: Dark, Poison
Consume: 50 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +44
Sell: $16,650
Find: Burnt Paradise
Undead Killer Icon Undead Killer (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Whip) - Jonathan
[edit]
A holy whip that can kill even the undead. Attrib: Fire (Critical Art)
Consume: 20 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +70
Sell: $25,000
Find: Entrance
Conditions: Complete "S Rank Hunter" quest.
Effect: Can permanently kill Red Skeletons and Red Axe Armors.
Special: Flame Whip
Vampire Killer Icon Vampire Killer (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Whip) - Jonathan
[edit]
The legendary whip wielded by the Belmont family.
Japan A holy whip entrusted to me by the Belmont family. (Without the unlocked power)
The legendary whip which has destroyed countless vampires. (Unlocked power)
Attrib: Holy (Unlocked power); Fire, Holy (Unlocked power Critical Art)
Consume: 50 MP (Starting Critical Art), 20 MP (Unlocked power Critical Art)
ATK +10 (Start), ATK +80 (Unlocked power)
Sell: (cannot be sold)
Find: (starts with)
Conditions: Defeat the Whip's Memory after curing Stella and Loretta to unlock full power.
Special: Flame Whip (Unlocked power)
Vampire Killer Icon Vampire Killer (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Whip) - Richter
[edit]
The legendary whip wielded by the Belmont family.
Japan The legendary whip which has destroyed countless vampires.
Attrib: Holy
ATK +22
Find: Starts with
Special: Only available in Richter Mode.

Castlevania: Order of Shadows[]

Item Data: Order of Shadows Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Leather Whip OoS Icon Leather Whip - Order of Shadows
  Whip - Desmond Belmont
[edit]
The weak form of the Vampire Killer. Its true power unrealized in the hands of an inexperienced Belmont. Attack Power +26
Find: Start with
Evolve: Flame Whip or Vampire Killer
Flame Whip OoS Icon Flame Whip - Order of Shadows
  Whip - Desmond Belmont
[edit]
A whip imbued with the power of flames. Attack Power +58
Find: The Cavern
Vampire Killer OoS Icon Vampire Killer - Order of Shadows
  Whip - Desmond Belmont
[edit]
The true form of the legendary whip wielded by the Belmont Family. Attack Power +83
Drop: Rohan Krause

Castlevania: The Arcade[]

Item Data: The Arcade Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Whip - Arcade
  Main Weapon - Vampire Hunter
[edit]
Swing the controller in the direction of the screen. Effect: A normal whip attack.
Special: Dual Smash Attack, Blaze Buster

Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth[]

Item Data: Adventure Rebirth Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Leather Whip Rebirth Icon Leather Whip - Adventure ReBirth
  Whip - Christopher Belmont
[edit]
Chain Whip Rebirth Icon Morning Star - Adventure ReBirth
  Whip - Christopher Belmont
[edit]
Fireball Whip Rebirth Icon Fireball Whip - Adventure ReBirth
  Whip - Christopher Belmont
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Castlevania: Harmony of Despair[]

While Soma Cruz cannot use true whips, he can use Snake Swords.

Item Data: Harmony of Despair Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Vampire Killer Icon Vampire Killer (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Whip - Jonathan, Julius, Richter
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Legendary Whip and the bane of all vampires. Attrib: Strike, Slash
ATK +3
Sell: (cannot be sold)
Find: Start with

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow[]

Main article: Vampire Killer (Combat Cross)
Item Data: Lords of Shadow Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Combat Cross Components
Combat Cross Body Icon Combat Cross Body - Lords of Shadow
   - Gabriel
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A heavy iron crucifix which hides a retractable chain inside. (...) Find: (start with)
Iron Chain Icon Iron Chain - Lords of Shadow
   - Gabriel
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The iron chain was the first addition to the Combat Cross. (...) Find: (start with)
Hook Tip Icon Hook Tip - Lords of Shadow
   - Gabriel
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The articulated metal tip can be used to grip objects and enemies from a great distance. (...) Find: The Dead Bog
Spiked Chain Icon Spiked Chain - Lords of Shadow
   - Gabriel
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With the spiked chain, the Combat Cross can be used to saw through obstacles and to 'tame' dangerous monsters.(...) Find: Underground Caves
Stake Icon Stake - Lords of Shadow
   - Gabriel
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Designed to give the Combat Cross even more options for hand-to-hand combat, especially against supernatural creatures of the night.(...) Find: Wygol Village

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate[]

In the prologue, Gabriel Belmont uses a Combat Cross that may be the same that would one day be called the Vampire Killer. Later in the game, he uses the Shadow Whip as Dracula.

Item Data: Mirror of Fate Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Beast Hunter Icon Beast Hunter - Mirror of Fate
  Primary Weapon - Simon
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Simon's whip, Crafted using wild animal skins lashed with metal studding, the whip can be used to damage and kill enemies. It is flexible and hard enough to crack armor, strangle, and shred exposed limbs. (...) Find: (start with)
Combat Cross Icon Combat Cross - Mirror of Fate
  Primary Weapon - Simon
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Simon's Combat Cross can tear the body and armor off any creature and gives Simon grip ability against enemies. (...) Find: Library (Simon)/(start with) (Trevor)
Special: It can also be used to access difficult to reach places of the castle.
Improved Combat Cross Icon Improved Combat Cross - Mirror of Fate
  Primary Weapon - Trevor
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Forged long ago by Rinaldo Gandolfi, it is actually a copy of the true 'Vampire Killer' with which Gabriel defeated the Lords of Shadow and which now lies destroyed in the Shadow Plane. It is the ideal tool executing brutal attacks without sacrificing the style and precision only Trevor is capable of delivering. Thanks to a new retractable spur on the tip, it can now be used to break open some stone doors. Find: Abandoned Mine
Special: This weapon will also allow the use of the electromagnetic rails.
Dark Pain Icon Dark Pain - Mirror of Fate
  Primary Weapon - Alucard
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Alucard's dark and malicious combat cross crafted by the Toy Maker and given to him by the Lost Soul.

The dark version of the Combat Cross used by the Brotherhood elite, created by the Toy Maker, brightest upil of Gandolfi. This parody is the result of decades of research with a metal extracted directly from the Shadow Plane. The weapon is extremely hard and perversely sharp and its full power is awakened only when wielded by a creature of the night.

Find: (start with)
Improved Dark Pain Icon Improved Dark Pain - Mirror of Fate
  Primary Weapon - Alucard
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Alucard cannot manifest the same level of power as his father and so relies on a man made weapon created by one of its greatest alchemists, yet it lacks certain abilities still. Now however, with this improved version, Alucard can grip onto magnetic rails that litter the castle and lead to new places. Find: Clock Room

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2[]

Item Data: Lords of Shadow 2 Whips
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Shadow Whip - Lords of Shadow 2
  Weapon - Dracula
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The Prince of Darkness now uses his own blood, which takes the shape of a sinuous whip, to inflict pain and death wherever he goes. (...) Find: (start with)

Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls[]

Main article: Whip/Grimoire of Souls

Whips can be used by Simon Belmont.

The basic type of whip has a four attack combo. The first strike is a whip thrust straight ahead, reminiscent of whip attacks in classic games. Simon follows this up with a step forward and another strike aim slightly upward (at the head of a distant foe). He takes another step forward for the third attack and brings it down on top of a distance enemy. For his final attack, he will spin and jump forward and crash the whip down on the ground hard.

There are several kinds of basic attack skills for whips, each with its own variants. These include Valiant Sunder, Nimble Beat, Somersault Dive, Energy Wave, Crushing Strike. Some whips have unique attack skills, such as the Salamander Wave of the Salamander, the Mars Breath of the War Whip, and Grand Cruz of the Holy Whip. Some whips have skills that will give attack (Attack Up) or defense (Defense Up) buffs to Simon and his allies.

Enemy Data[]

See: Belmont-like enemies
Enemy Data: Enemies with Whips
Image Name - Game
Description
Statistics Items Location Notes
Cv3-redwhip 10. Red Gates of Death (Red Shimon[alt] - Dracula's Curse [ edit ]
' 6. Basement, 7. Mountains, A. Final Clock Tower
Weapons: Bloody Whip
Cv3-whipskel 12. The Gates of Death (Shimon[alt] - Dracula's Curse [ edit ]
' 3. Forest, 4. Swamp, 7A. Courtyard, A. Final Clock Tower
Weapons: Bone Whip
Doppel 45. Doppelganger [Trevor] (jpn) - Dracula's Curse [ edit ]
' 9. Inner Tower
Weapons: Matches Trevor's Whip (Mystic Whip, Chain Whip, or Long Chain Whip), Banshee Boomerang
Gb2-sol3 21. Soleil-Demon  (Soleil Belmondo) [alt] - Belmont's Revenge [ edit ]
' Chapel
Weapons: Morning Star, Triple Dagger (Homing Attack)
Cv4-whipskelCv4-gwskele 3. Whip Skeleton [White/Gold]  - Super Castlevania IV [ edit ]
' HP: 64
Exp: 200
Atk: 3
5. Castle Court, 6. The Halls, 9. The Treasury [gold], A. Clocktower
Weapons: Bone Whip
Mirrorcre-1-CVC-Doppelganger
(original/arranged)
Doppelganger  - Chronicles [ edit ]
' HP: 31
Exp: 30,000
6. Floating Corridor
Weapons: Same whip as player (Mysterious Whip, Chain Whip, or Morning Star Whip), Same sub-weapon as player (Dagger (Dagger Throw), Axe (Arc Throw), Holy Water, Boomerang; consumes 1 of player's hearts)
FTrevor 133. Fake Trevor (Ralph Fake) - Symphony of the Night [ edit ]
Zombie disguised as Ralph Belmondo to deceive Alucard. (...) Level: 41
HP: 1,200
Exp: 1,000
Guard: Life Vessel
Reverse Colosseum
Weapons: Morning Star, Bone Cross, Dagger (Dagger Throw), Holy Water
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)
Hod simonwraith 95. Simon Wraith (Shimon) - Harmony of Dissonance [ edit ]
' Weak: Fire
Level: 41
HP: 360
Exp: 488
Common Drop: High Potion
Rare Drop: Noon Star
Castle B: The Wailing Way, Shrine of the Apostates
Weapons: Bone Whip
072 72. Doppelganger  [alt] - Lament of Innocence [ edit ]
A monster that looks like Leon. The weapons are not perfect copies. HP: 1,000
Dark Palace of Waterfalls
Weapons: Copies of Whip of Alchemy and Holy Water (Normal Attack, Flame Sparks, Cross Blazer)
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)
COD-112 112. Trevor Lv.40 (Ralph Lv.40[alt] - Curse of Darkness [ edit ]
A true Vampire Hunter and hero of the Belmont family. Agrees to lend his strength to Hector. Strong: Light
Weak: Dark
Level: 40
HP: 4700
Exp: 2220
Steal: Curry
Abandoned Castle
Weapons: Vampire Killer, Cross (Cross Boomerang, Grand Cross)
COD-Doppelganger Trevor Doppelganger Lv.16 (Ralph Doppelganger Lv.16) - Curse of Darkness [ edit ]
' Weak: Light
Level: 16
HP: 2100
Exp: 145
Drop: Crest
Garibaldi Temple
Weapons: Vampire Killer, Holy Water (Roaring Flames, Energy Wave)
COD-Doppleganger Trevor Doppelganger Lv.40 (Ralph Doppelganger Lv.40) - Curse of Darkness [ edit ]
' Strong: Dark
Weak: Light
Level: 40
HP: 4700
Exp: 2220
Drop: Crest
Abandoned Castle
Weapons: Vampire Killer, Cross (Cross Boomerang, Grand Cross)
Jonanthan Richter-whipmem 135. Doppelganger [Jonathan], [Richter]  - Portrait of Ruin [ edit ]
A demon who assumes the form of its intended victims before killing them. Weak: Slash
HP: 2000
Exp: 2000
Skill Pt: 99
Guard: Greatest Five
Nest of Evil
Weapons: Any equipped by the player when first entering the boss room
Faketrevor 136. Fake Trevor (Ralph Fake) - Portrait of Ruin [ edit ]
A zombie disguised as Trevor Belmont. Strong: Whip, Holy
Weak: Slash
HP: 3,800
Exp: 3,000
Skill Pt: 60
Drop: Curry
Nest of Evil
Weapons: Morning Star, Bone Cross, Dagger (Dagger Throw, 1,000 Blades), Holy Water
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)
Richter  - Encore of the Night [ edit ]
' HP: 2550
Exp: +1 level
Steal: ~75S
Castle Keep
Weapons: Cross (Cross Boomerang)
Abil: Cross Toss - The opponent instantly does 20 damage to the player.
HD NO 85 85. Hellmont (Shimon) - Harmony of Despair [ edit ]
Some say this is what happened to Simon Belmont in the end. Strong: Ice, Darkness
Weak: Strike, Fire, Holy
Drop: Simon's Plate
Soul: Hellmont (2.5%)
Chapter 11
Weapons: Bone Whip

Damage type[]

Main article: Whip/Portrait of Ruin

Trivia[]

  • According to a statement made by the head director of the three Famicom Castlevania games, Hitoshi Akamatsu, the inclusion of the whip as the player character's weapon of choice is a reference to Indiana Jones.
  • According to an internal document shared by Konami's Chicago offices to Electronic Gaming Monthly as part of the prerelease of Castlevania: Bloodlines, the original intention was for there to be three whips throughout the series. The Vampire Killer would have been the Morris Clan's replica of the Belmont whip, here referred to as Excalibur in the document. The third whip was referred to as "Death Mercury", but is listed as having disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
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