TheCastlevaniaseries offers no shortage of powerful heroes. While many of them are trained vampire hunters, among the rarest examples of protagonists include werewolves, vampires, or something even darker.
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Some of the protagonists were accompanied by powerful fighters or magic users such as Maria, Carrie, and Charlotte. However, the focus on the main protagonists will include wielders of the Vampire Killer, the first choice playable character in games that feature multiple options.
16Sonia Belmont
Prior toCastlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, the protagonist ofCastlevania Legendswas the first Belmont to fight Dracula. Sonia’s story involved a romance with Alucard who would go on to father the Belmont line. However, Sonia’s narrative was ultimately retconned by series producer, Koji Igarashi (IGA).
15Christopher Belmont
Much like Sonia, Christopher got his start on the Game Boy, appearing inCastlevania: The AdventureandCastlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge. The second title would featurehim rescuing his kidnapped son, Soleil, from Dracula. Unfortunately, Christopher’s titles were less-than-stellar entries, althoughAdventurereceived a full reimagining on the Wii’s Wiiware asCastlevania: The Adventure ReBirth.
14Cornell
Blue Crescent Moon, the werewolf fromLegacy of Darkness, wanted to save his adopted sister, Ada, from a horrible fate in Dracula’s Castle. While the N64 titles had their good and bad notes, Cornell offered something a little different to the table.
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Furthermore, Cornell was one of the better designed and more fun characters to play as inCastlevania Judgment. His ability to transform into a werewolf gave him inhuman power and agility.
13Juste Belmont
This Belmont from the 1700s sought Dracula’s Castle to save a loved one. Juste also had to fight off his close friend, Maxim Kischine, who fell into Dracula’s lulls. Juste’s adventure inCastlevania: Harmony of Dissonancegave him some interesting powers such as the ability to combine sub-weapons with magical tomes for new item crashes. Furthermore, his design eerily echoed Alucard’s.
12Nathan Graves
While not a Belmont nor an inheritor to the Vampire Killer,Castlevania: Circle of the Moon’s Nathan was a vampire hunter in his own right. Much like Juste, however, Nathan had to battle Hugh who had been convinced by Dracula to kill him. Nathan’s special ability came from the DSS cards which included stat-boosts, magic spells, summoning, and more.
11John Morris
The inheritor to the Vampire Killer in an era without the Belmonts,Castlevania: Bloodlines' John Morris took up the mantle to defeat Dracula. Along with his friend, Eric Lecarde, the two traveled across Europe and fought the Count’s minions.
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Without being able to stand the toll on his body, however, John succumbed to the Vampire Killer’s power and left a son behind.
10Reinhardt Schneider
Much like Cornell, Reinhardt originates fromCastlevania 64. Originally named “Schneider Belmont,” this member of the clan fights with both the whip and even a sword. He’s the only Belmont who has a sword sub-weapon that can fight off enemies at close-range. Reinhardt was aided by young Carrie Fernandez, a gifted mage who wields chakrams as well as powerful magic.
9Hector
The protagonist ofCurse of Darkness, this Devil Forgemaster fled from Dracula’s Castle once he could no longer see eye-to-eye with his benefactor. However, his wife was killed by his former friend and fellow forgemaster, Isaac, in a plot to eventually revive the count. Much like Alucard and Soma, Hector was skilled with various blades, polearms, and could summon his familiars to fight for him. Hector also appears as a major character in the Netflix series.
8Jonathan Morris
Son of John Morris, the protagonist ofPortrait of Ruinenters Dracula’s Castle accompanied by his childhood friend, Charlotte Aulin. Jonathan wants answers about his father’s death and is much more hot-blooded than any other protagonist in the series.
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Jonathan’s rockstar hairstyle, cocky attitude, and trademark red coat may have been inspired byDevil May Cry’sprotagonist, Dante.
7Simon Belmont
Simon was the series' first protagonist in the originalCastlevaniafor the NES. He also appeared in the sequel,Simon’s Quest, and the arcade title,Haunted Castle, as the first Belmont to save his wife from Dracula. Simon has undergone numerous redesigns throughout the years, withSuper Castlevania IV,Chronicles, and the more recentGrimoire of Soulsbeing the main examples. The latter also served as his primary inspiration for his design inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.
