Castlevania: 5 Times When A Belmont Almost Destroyed Dracula

As a seasoned connoisseur of the macabre and the supernatural, I find myself captivated by the saga of the Belmont family, their eternal struggle against the tyrannical rule of Count Dracula. Each tale is a testament to courage, perseverance, and an unwavering dedication to eradicating evil from our world.

Key Takeaways

Trevor almost destroyed Dracula in Dracula’s Curse with powerful allies.
Christopher Belmont failed twice to destroy Dracula, making the Dark Lord stronger.
Julius Belmont banished Dracula for good, marking the end of the Belmont saga.

Instead of just an arch-enemy, Dracula from the Castlevania series can be seen as a relentless force of nature. Despite repeated efforts by the Belmont family and their descendants over the centuries, Dracula has remained largely unconquerable. While there have been instances where a Belmont came close to killing him or banishing him for extended periods, his dark power always seems to find a way to resurface.

This list highlights various instances where Dracula narrowly escaped death at the hands of a Belmont relative – from the family patriarch and his loyal companions attempting to send him to the underworld, to the final member of the lineage defeating him in an epic confrontation.

5 Trevor Nearly Destroyed Him In Dracula’s Curse

Though, It Was With The Help Of Powerful Allies

In the timeline that originated from Lament of Innocence, the tale unfolds in Dracula’s Curse, focusing on Trevor, a descendant of Leon Belmont, who is tasked with upholding his family’s legacy and halting the malevolent Dark Lord, Mathias Cronqvist, also known as Dracula. In the Netflix adaptation, Castlevania, we find Trevor, Sypha, and Alucard united in combat against Dracula, sending him to hell – a reality from the games, yet with an additional ally: Grant Danasty, a bandit warrior transformed into a demon by Dracula.

In the story titled “Dracula’s Curse”, the plot bears a strong resemblance to the original, but with a crucial difference: the group successfully eliminates Dracula, stripping him of his power and sending him to hell. This near-fatal blow to the monster seemed final, but as portrayed in the “Curse of Darkness” game, Dracula’s minions (including Death) were attempting to reincarnate him into a new vessel, specifically Isaac’s. Over an extended period, the Dark Lord was resurrected again, and the vow of the Belmont family remained unbroken.

4 Christopher Belmont Tried And Failed To Destroy Him Twice

His Failure Became An Opportunity For The Dark Lord

The case of Christopher Belmont presents an unusual story: he’s among the few Belmonts who battled Dracula on two occasions but was unable to eliminate or annihilate him in either instance. Interestingly, it was during their initial confrontation, in Castlevania: The Adventure, where Christopher weakened Dracula significantly, leaving him seemingly defeated and with only a small fraction of his power remaining. However, this proved to be a fatal error as the Dark Lord regained strength and possessed the body of his firstborn 15 years later.

In the unique way of the Belmont lineage, Christopher was compelled to save Soleil, his son, and forcefully eject the Dark Lord from Soleil’s body. He did this by repeatedly attacking him with the Vampire Killer (well done), and when he finally managed to make him abandon his plans, Dracula became semi-physical again. Instead of ending the battle, Christopher forced him to retreat for a second time. It appeared that he valued the Belmont legacy over their vow to vanquish the vampire king, a decision that may have been either reckless or prudent.

3 Simon Belmont Not Only Beat Dracula Twice, He Almost Destroyed Him

The Belmont Who Inspired Terror Amongst Dracula’s Forces

A hundred years after Christopher Belmont defeated Dracula, the Dark Lord regained power and resumed his reign of terror. On Easter’s Day, a young man named Simon, who was the last of the Belmont line, entered Dracula’s Castle. With unrelenting fury, he wreaked havoc through its halls and grounds, leaving destruction in his path. At just 22 years old, Simon Belmont was resolved to eliminate the vampire permanently, freeing his family from the burden of their ancestral mission.

In “Castlevania 2: Simon’s Quest,” I, Simon, encountered Dracula like never before – his terror-inducing presence was intense because he had never faced an adversary as powerful and resolute as me. To escape, he feigned my death and placed a curse on me through a grievous wound inflicted upon me. Believing I had vanquished him, I thought the ordeal was over. However, seven years later, I was warned that Dracula would return, with the curse consuming me.

2 Richter Trashed Dracula’s Castle To Save The Woman He Loved

The Most Powerful Vampire Hunter The World Has Ever Seen

Richter Belmont was peacefully spending time with his fiancée Annette, when Dracula’s followers suddenly abducted her, along with other villagers such as Maria, Tera, and Iris, for a dark ritual to rejuvenate the Dark Lord’s power. This outrageous act ignited Richter’s wrath, causing him to forcefully break through the castle gates, spreading fear among the cult members and their monstrous allies.

In a display of immense might, Richter stood unyielding even against the most loyal commanders of the Dark Lord, thwarting the resurrection of the vampire. He didn’t just slay Shaft, the high priest of the cultists, but annihilated the remainder of his forces, including Maria, effectively halting the Dark Lord from regaining power. Yet, this act wasn’t sufficient to permanently banish Dracula; he would resurface years later, necessitating another Belmont to engage him in a fierce showdown once more.

1 Julius Belmont Banished Dracula For Good

The Last Belmont Delivered The Definitive Blow

As a descendant of the legendary Belmont lineage, I stepped into the chilling tale of my ancestors’ battle against Dracula in Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Dawn of Sorrow. The year was 1999, and I, Julius Belmont, the last remaining guardian, found myself at the doorstep of Dracula’s ominous castle. Joined by a holy man and Alucard, we dared to challenge the Vampire Lord within those haunted walls.

In another version, Alucard and the priest devise a method to harness a solar eclipse for the ultimate purpose of sealing away the Dark Overlord, expelling him from the human world permanently. Years later, when Julius meets Soma Cruz, he detects an eerie energy within him that seems strangely familiar. Eventually, he uncovers the truth: Soma is none other than Dracula reborn as a mortal. Contrary to the conclusions of games like “Aria of Sorrow” and “Dawn of Sorrow,” where Soma assumes the role of the Dark Overlord again and transforms back into Dracula, according to the legend, Julius vanquished Dracula in that fateful encounter.

2024-09-19 20:05