EYE OF VLAD

Discover Alucard's diverse combat options in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, including his weapons, magic spells, and powerful familiars.

This section details Alucard's abilities in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, focusing on his offensive capabilities and magical prowess. It also mentions the 'Eye of Vlad' relic, which grants +10 Luck when active and is one of the five Vlad relics required to access the fight against Dracula.

Introduction to Alucard

Alucard possesses a versatile combat style, utilizing a variety of weapons such as swords, daggers, clubs, and two-handed swords. He can also employ tactical attacks with shurikans, cast powerful magic spells, and summon familiars—allies that aid him in his quest. One notable familiar is a sword that attacks nearby enemies.

Alucard's Sub Weapons

Alucard can use special weapons at the cost of hearts:

• BOTTLE OF HOLY WATER: Creates a damaging area of effect upon landing.
• HOLY BOOK: Unleashes holy words to damage enemies.
• KNIFE: A fast but weak attack against enemies in front.
• REBOUND STONE: A special stone that bounces off surfaces.
• BIBUTI: Holy ashes that damage any enemies they touch.
• AXE: An effective ranged weapon, particularly against flying enemies.
• CROSS: The most powerful special weapon, attacking all enemies on screen.
• CLOCK: Stops time for most enemies, though some are unaffected.
• AGUNEA: Strikes enemies with sacred lightning; can be chained by holding the attack button until hearts are depleted.

Alucard's Familiars

Alucard has five familiars: the faerie, ghost, demon, sword, and bat. Each has unique strengths and uses:

• The Faerie: Heals Alucard with potions and can reveal some breakable walls leading to secrets (though not all).
• The Demon: Can activate switches and learns elemental attacks when leveled up.
• The Bat: Summons additional bats when Alucard transforms into a bat, with more bats appearing at higher levels. These bats also use Alucard's fire ability.
• The Ghost: Attaches to enemies, draining their life. At higher levels, it can heal Alucard when dealing damage.
• The Sword: Initially less effective, it becomes more useful and visually enhanced as it levels up. At level 50, it can be equipped as a weapon instead of acting as a familiar.

Alucard's Special Moves

Alucard can perform various magic spells, which can be purchased or learned by inputting their command combos. These spells are accessible in the pause menu under "Spells."

Key: U: up, D: down, L: left, R: right, RL: combination (e.g., right then left), H + button: hold button, S: Square, O: Circle, X: X button.

• Dark Metamorphosis (MP cost: 10): L, LU, U, UR, R + S or O
• Hellfire (MP cost: 15): U, D, DR, R + S or O
• Summon Spirit (MP cost: 5): L, R, U, D + S or O
• Soul Steal (MP cost: 50): L, R, RD, D, LD, L, R + S or O
• Tetra Spirit (MP cost: 20): HU, UR, R, RD, D + S or O
• Wolf Charge (MP cost: 10): D, DR, R + S or O
• Sword Brothers (MP cost: 30): D, DR, R, UR, HU, D + S or O
• Wing Smash (MP cost: 8): X + U, UR, L, LD, D, RD, R + X