Prelude: Slayer vs Demitri Maximoff

Vampires, the bloodsucking creatures of the night. Throughout the centuries, these undead monsters have had many interpretations, from merciless, corpse-like beasts that drain innocent lives without remorse, protectors of humanity willing to slay their own kind, or even protagonists of romance novels. But out of their many reimaginings, one of the most notable is that of the noble, refined gentlemen. And today, we’re going to pit two vampiric combatants of this archetype against each other!

Slayer, the Original Assassin!

And Demitri Maximoff, the lord of Castle Zeltzereich!

I’m Br3ndan5, and it’s my job to analyze their weapons, armor, and skills to find out who would win a DEATH BATTLE!

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Slayer

Age: Hundreds of years old
Aliases: Eripmavs D Yraid, Fuuga ri na Dandy, Dandy Elegance, The Original Assassin, Noble One, Nightwalker, Mr. CEO
Height: 6’1
Weight: 154 lbs
Occupation: Founder and Leader of the Assassin’s Guild (Retired)
First Appearance: Guilty Gear XX (May 23, 2002)
Themes:

Feats:
General
-Founded the Assassin’s Guild to punish those the law couldn’t
-While working in the Assassin’s Guild, met Sharon and eventually married her
-Retired from the Assassin’s Guild, leaving Zato-1 as his successor
-Was responsible for giving Frederick Bulsara the name “Sol”

Guilty Gear XX Drama CD Knight of Knives
-Defeated Millia Rage and convinced her to reconsider her outlook of the Assassin’s Guild’s motivations
-While semi-serious, defeated Zato in a fight meant to test if he was worthy of being Slayer’s successor
-Helped convince Millia to leave the Assassin’s Guild
-Alongside Zato-1, fought a squad of soldiers who had been turned into God series Gears

Guilty Gear XX
All Paths:
-Defeated Ky Kiske, Faust, and Potemkin
-Warned Ky of I-No’s fake bounty lists
-Learned from Potemkin that Dizzy had been let loose
Paths 1 and 2:
-Defeated Chipp Zanuff and Jam
-Informed Jam that the Post-War Administration Bureau had become interested in capturing her due to her ability to use ki
Path 1:
-Defeated an out of control Dizzy and helped return her to normal
-Killed Eddie after he attempted to possess Sharon
Path 2:
-Defeated Millia and Venom
-Left the Assassin’s Guild in Venom’s care
Path 3:
-Defeated Sol Badguy and I-No
-After defeating I-No, discussed the current events of the world with Asuka R. Kreutz AKA That Man

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
All Paths:
-Defeated Millia
-Warned Millia that she was in danger of being controlled by her Forbidden Beast
-Fought Sol to commemorate his retirement
Path 1:
-Defeated Jam, Zappa, Axl Low, A.B.A, Venom, and Potemkin
-After defeating A.B.A, gave her advice on how she could give Paracelsus a body
-Warned Venom that he shouldn’t grow too attached to Millia
-Entered retirement and returned to his homeworld
Path 2:
-Defeated Ky, Justice, Faust, I-No, Anji Mito, and Baiken
-After witnessing Baiken’s fighting skill, decided against retiring and chose to stay in the world
-Alongside Baiken, opened up a fight club and led its members on an assault against the Post-War Administration Bureau

Guilty Gear Isuka
-Defeated Leopaldon, a Megadeth class Gear
    -Megadeth class Gears have enough power to wipe out an entire civilization

Guilty Gear Judgment
-Visited the island of Isene to investigate the disappearances occurring there
-Destroyed a living three-headed pillar
-Killed a woman who had been forcibly fused to a giant plant monster
-Killed a giant, mutated wolf
-Teamed up with Anji to fight a group of monsters
-Murdered Inus, the king of the Underworld
-Murdered Judgment, a sorcerer who had absorbed Inus’ powers

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers
-Killed Gig, a massive insectoid Gear

Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-
-Discovered that Zato-1 had been resurrected by the Conclave
Arcade Mode:
-Defeated Ky, Chipp, Axl, Potemkin, I-No, Venom, and Zato-1
-Learned from Zato-1 that the Conclave planned to resurrect Justice
Story Mode:
-Alongside Millia and Venom, attempted to deliver information about the Conclave’s plan to Ky, but was intercepted by Bedman

Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-
Arcade Mode:
-While semi-serious, fought Millia to prepare for his rematch with Bedman
Other Arcade Modes:
-Fought Venom in a spar meant to test his strength
-Sparred with Zato-1 to test his strength
Story Mode:
-Began working with Zato-1, Millia, and Venom to rebuild the Assassin’s Guild
-While going all out, had a rematch with Bedman, which ended inconclusively due to Millia’s interference
-Worked with Millia, Zato-1, and Gabriel to defend Illyria from the Anti-Matter Gears

Let me introduce you to the Assassin’s Guild. For over a century, this syndicate has lurked in the shadows, setting up an international network of killers who have grown in power over time.  Its influence has even managed to worm its way into politics, having allied itself with corrupt military officials and turning America’s presidents into their personal puppets. With a reputation like this, it might come as a surprise that the Guild was originally created with more noble goals in mind.

Established in 1998, the Assassin’s Guild was created thanks to the efforts of Slayer, a gentlemanly vampire who sought to punish those the law couldn’t. Though he initially chose the Guild’s members himself, Slayer’s attention would soon be drawn to Sharon, an immortal woman who he would begin to spend more time with. With his devotion toward the Guild waning, Slayer decided to retire, leaving a young assassin named Zato-1 to take his place.

Some time later, Slayer would run into the Guild while attending a dance party in the kingdom of Calroni. While talking with one of its undercover members, Millia Rage, Slayer would invite her to the balcony to admire the night sky and discuss the pleasures of observing human life, as well as her current situation. After their conversation, Slayer took his leave to dance with Sharon, leaving Millia to continue her mission of assassinating Calroni’s Duke, Dorian Scaburi. Though she wasn’t aware of it, Slayer had chosen to keep an eye on her, reappearing after she had finished her mission.

Believing he was working with the Duke, Millia attempted to fight him, only for Slayer to casually dodge her attacks and end it with one punch.

After defeating her, Slayer questioned why she had killed a good man, pointing out that it contradicted the Guild’s purpose. From Millia, he would learn that the Guild had changed since he’d left, focusing more on obtaining a profit than upholding order. Disgusted by its current state, Slayer responded that such an organization had no right to exist and left, and before leaving, asked Millia if she was satisfied with being a murderer.

Upon returning to the Guild’s headquarters, Slayer informed Zato that the Elder founders weren’t happy with its current direction. Slayer even chimed in with his own thoughts, saying he found the Guild’s choice of targets and their shady methods cowardly. Enraged by his words, Zato attacked him, only to be on the receiving end of one of the worst beatings of his life. No matter what he tried, whether it be his Instant Kill technique or any underhanded tactics he could think of, Slayer either wasn’t affected or proved too fast to hit, and in only three hits, Zato was beaten into submission.

Despite the ease with which Zato had been defeated, Slayer had observed that the man’s soul was radiant and elegant, which left him intrigued. Eager to see where this would lead, Slayer allowed Zato to continue leading the Guild, now interested by the potential it carried under his rule.

Despite his approach with the Guild becoming less hands-on, Slayer continued to observe its dealings, eventually discovering that it had established ties with a secret society known as the Post-War Administration Bureau. Upon looking into the P.W.A.B, he discovered that the group had taken a special interest in people who possessed a high affinity for magic. Seeking to warn the Bureau’s targets, Slayer began traveling around the globe, while also using this opportunity to test the skills of other fighters. During this time, he would learn that Zato had been killed. With his last spark of interest in the Guild now extinguished, Slayer decided that his creation had run its course and returned to its headquarters to officially announce its disbandment.

However, despite being the highest of the Guild’s authorities, not everyone agreed with Slayer’s announcement. One of these members was Venom, student and devout follower of the late Zato-1. Wanting to honor his master’s memory, Venom seized control of the Guild’s remains and appointed himself as its new leader. To truly solidify himself as the organization’s top dog, Venom sought out Slayer and challenged him, but despite his persistence, it was ultimately Slayer who came out on top.

With his goals accomplished and the feeling that he had done everything he desired, Slayer began to consider the idea of retiring. Despite his intent to do so, he couldn’t help but feel somewhat sentimental, finding it difficult to leave behind a world he had grown so attached to. Wanting a final hurrah before taking his leave, Slayer once again began traveling the globe, challenging everyone to fights to remember them by. After his final battle against Potemkin, the student of his longtime rival Gabriel, Slayer finally felt satisfied, seeing Potemkin off by saying that he would leave the world in his hands.

Now returned to his home world of Makai, Slayer enjoyed his retirement, spending his days sipping tea and reading haiku. This tranquility would last until six years later, when Slayer would receive a letter informing him that Zato-1 had been resurrected by the Conclave, a group of sages who had absolute power over international affairs. Intrigued by this, Slayer arrived at the Opera House where Zato was being kept, and after testing his power, he would learn from Zato that his resurrection was merely a test for the Conclave’s true goals: the resurrection of the long-dead Commander Gear, Justice.

Seeking to warn the Illyrian king Ky Kiske, Slayer sent Zato to do further investigating while he, Millia, and Venom began journeying to the kingdom. Unfortunately, their journey would be interrupted by the arrival of Bedman, a comatose hitman who proceeded to utterly demolish the trio, forcing them to retreat.

Feeling humiliated by their loss, the assassins began training in order to take revenge. With help from Zato, they tracked Bedman down to the middle of a desert. The two fought, and during their battle, Bedman’s strength proved enough that he became the first man in centuries to force Slayer into using his full power. For most foes, this would have been certain death, but for Bedman, all it did was convince him to start fighting seriously… at 8% of his full power. Unfortunately, their fight wouldn’t go on for much longer as Millia stepped in seconds later, interrupting them in order to enact the next part of their plan.

With Venom tagging in and taking charge against Bedman, Slayer would spend his time working with Millia and Zato to defend Illyria from the otherworldly Anti-Matter Gears. During this time, he even reunited with his old rival Gabriel to team up against the Gears, with the two old men utterly demolishing the building-sized monsters. Though these actions may have seemed minor, they were instrumental in foiling the plans of the Conclave and their partner, the Universal Will. With the aid of Illyria’s royal family, including Ky and his father-in-law, Sol Badguy, Justice’s revival would be brought to an end, allowing peace to return to the Earth for some time.

Strength:
-Traded blows with Ky, Faust, Potemkin, Chipp, Jam, Dizzy, Eddie, Millia, Venom, I-No, Zappa, Axl, A.B.A, Anji, and Baiken
-Casually overpowered Millia
-His Mappa Hunch was strong enough to create an explosion that launched Millia into a wall and left her limbs numb
-While semi-serious, beat Zato-1 to the point of leaving him heavily injured
-Destroyed the Post-War Administration Bureau’s headquarters with one punch
-His casual strikes can send a giant, mutated wolf crashing through a metal wall
-While fighting seriously, punched Bedman hard enough to create an explosion that launched him back several feet
-The air pressure from one of his punches created a shockwave that launched Bedman into a plateau and destroyed one of his bed’s arms
-Effortlessly tore himself off of Bedman’s spikes after being impaled through the back
-His severed arm struck an airborne Bedman hard enough to send him back to the ground
-Created a massive explosion and an enormous chasm upon clashing with Bedman
-Kicked a self-destructing, building-sized Anti-Matter Gear hard enough to send it out of Illyria

 

Speed:
-Superior to Justice, who can move at MFTL+ speeds
-Casually blocked Millia’s Lust Shaker with his bare hands
-Was able to dodge Millia’s Iron Maiden so quickly that he didn’t even appear to move
-Avoided Zato-1’s Fear of the Dark so casually that he regarded it as a joke
-Kept up with Ky, Faust, Potemkin, Chipp, Jam, Dizzy, Eddie, Millia, Venom, I-No, Zappa, Axl, A.B.A, Anji, and Baiken
-Escaped a collapsing lava pit in the span of a few seconds
-Managed to escape a collapsing castle within seconds
-Kept up in battle with Bedman

Durability:
-Took hits from Ky, Faust, Potemkin, Chipp, Jam, Dizzy, Eddie, Millia, Venom, Sol, I-No, Zappa, Axl, A.B.A, Justice, Anji, and Baiken
-Survived a massive blast from Bedman, though it knocked him out
-Shrugged off being impaled through the back by Bedman
-Was only momentarily surprised when Bedman sliced off his right arm
-Was unharmed after being in the epicenter of the explosion created when he clashed with Bedman

Intelligence:
-Can deduce aspects about someone’s current situation, personality, or skills just by their body language
-Has in-depth knowledge of the Mirrored Process, a theoretical scenario where one can integrate their soul with a monster’s body without the risk of being taken over

 

Personality:
-Due to being alive for hundreds of years, Slayer possesses a heightened perspective, which allows him to remain calm and dignified regardless of the situation
-Enjoys refined things such as poetry, romance, and the beauty of the world and those younger than him
-Has a strong sense of justice, which motivated him to create the Assassin’s Guild
    -This is to the point where he disbanded the Guild upon learning that its members were more focused on profit and killing than upholding his code
-When fighting others, his blood boils in excitement
-Is occasionally frustrated by the lack of challenge in his battles, but remains grateful toward his opponents and will often congratulate their performance
    -Upon finishing a battle, he’ll either offer them advice on how to better themselves (either in combat or lifestyle) or warn them about potential threats
    -Should he find someone capable of giving him a challenge, he’ll become more invested and start fighting seriously
-Becomes more irritable when fighting opponents who specialize with long-range combat, which will cause him to stop pulling his punches
-Spends his spare time writing haiku, and will sometimes recite them on the spot upon winning a fight
-Is extremely protective of Sharon, and will become angry if someone attempts to harm her
-Enjoys fermenting and drinking wine

Weapons and Equipment:

Cloak:

-A sentient red cloak
-Slayer can use it to fly through the air and teleport to other locations
-Can morph into a pair of wings

Dagger:
-A member of the Outrage, a series of tools that boost the user’s magic power and are meant to be the ultimate anti-Gear weapons
-Sharp enough to cut Millia’s hair, which is nigh-indestructible
-Never used on screen

Powers:

 

Extrasensory Perception:
-Can sense the presence of ghosts and other spirits

 

Flight:
-Accomplished by turning his cloak into a pair of wings

 

Self-Sustenance:
-Can survive indefinitely without food or water

Teleportation:
-Can teleport to other locations by either entering his cloak or creating coffin-shaped portals by thinking about it

Telekinesis:
-Can control severed body parts and use them to attack others

Smoke Manipulation:
-Can create tangible shields of smoke to defend himself or blind others by exhaling smokescreens

 

Umbrakinesis:

-Allows him to control shadows and darkness
-Superior to Zato-1, who can morph his shadow into different weapons or forms
-Can meld with his shadow for faster travel

Bloodsucking:
-Slayer can drain a person’s blood to heal himself, either through direct contact or by using his fangs

Regeneration:
-Can instantly heal from impalement and regenerate severed limbs in seconds
-Allows him to heal from what would otherwise be fatal wounds
-Can regenerate even faster by draining a person’s blood

Immortality:
-Has been alive for hundreds of years
-Injuries that would be fatal to most humans (such as impalement in vital areas) don’t seem to affect him in any way

 

Energy Projection:
-Can enhance his strikes with energy
-Can project his aura to punch an opponent from long-range

Immunity to Vampire Weaknesses:
-Can walk in direct sunlight without any issue

Moveset:

 

Mappa Hunch:
-Slayer lunges forward and delivers a straight punch, leaving a trail of bats behind him

 

Bloodsucking Universe:
-Slayer grabs his opponent and drains their blood
-Heals 50% of the damage dealt to Slayer and staggers the opponent

 

Dandy Step:
-Slayer ducks under an attack before leaping forward
-Can be used to dash past an opponent

 

Pilebunker:
-Slayer delivers an energy-enhanced straight punch that launches the opponent across the stage
-Used as a follow-up to Dandy Step

 

Crosswire Heel:
-Slayer delivers a knee strike to the opponent’s stomach and follows up with a backwards flip kick
-Used as a follow-up to Dandy Step

 

Under Pressure:
-Slayer throws out an energy-enhanced claw-like slash that staggers the opponent
-Used as a follow-up to Dandy Step

 

It’s Late:
-Slayer throws out an energy-enhanced dunking punch
-Used as a follow-up to Under Pressure

 

Helter Skelter:
-Slayer leaps through the air before dropkicking the opponent hard enough to create an explosion
-Used as a follow-up to Dandy Step

 

Footloose Journey:
-Slayer uses his cape to glide through the air
-While gliding, the cape can damage his opponent

 

Undertow:
-In Guilty Gear XX, Slayer delivers a flame-wreathed backhand that creates an explosion
-In Guilty Gear Xrd, he throws out an energy-enhanced, X-shaped slash

 

Force Breaks:

 

Big Bang Upper:
-Slayer lunges forward and throws out an uppercut that launches the opponent into the air

 

FB Pilebunker:
-A stronger version of Pilebunker

 

FB Dandy Step:
-A version of Dandy Step where Slayer is fully invincible

Overdrives:

Dead on Time:
-Slayer lunges forward at a 30° angle and delivers an energy-infused uppercut

 

Eternal Wings:
-Slayer’s cape morphs into a pair of wings as he takes to the air at a diagonal angle, creating an explosion of energy in the process

 

Straight-Down Dandy:
-Slayer wraps himself in energy and dives toward the opponent
-Only usable in midair

Instant Kill:

All Dead:
-Slayer punches the opponent hard enough to launch them into space. After punching them, he recites a haiku as a light flashes where the opponent is
     -Somehow, the victim is still able to hear his haiku, and they’re always amazed

Weaknesses:

-Lacks any long-range options
-Holds back his full power to give others a fair fight
    -Though he will fight seriously if the opponent is strong enough
-Reluctant to use his hemokinesis to heal himself, as he finds this distasteful
    -This is no longer a problem once he starts fighting seriously
-Can lose his temper when fighting opponents who focus on long-range attacks
    -Though this situation is a double-edged sword since it also ensures that he’ll fight more seriously
-Is unlikely to use his dagger in combat, as he prefers fighting hand-to-hand

(“Come, young one. I will teach you the difference between man… and immortal.”)

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Thanks to Mistress-Mello for letting me use her Demitri bio.

Demitri Maximoff
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 223 lbs
Classification: B+ Demon
First Appearance: Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors (August, 1994)
Theme:

Feats:
-Was once known as an A-Class Demon before losing to Belial Aensland 
-Held his own against Pyron and Morrigan
-True Form was able to absorb a weakened Pyron
-Completely unaffected by the human raiders that attempted to slay him and obtain his castle’s treasures
-Managed to obtain an aura that could keep him alive in daylight

Across the land of Romania, there exist rumors of a castle hidden deep within its mountains, one that appears only under the light of a full moon. For centuries, men and women would traverse the mountains in search of this castle, intending to obtain the treasures that lay within and put an end to the monster who owned it. Unfortunately, their attempts would be in vain, and those who weren’t killed would find themselves converted into the loyal servants of the one they sought to kill: the vampiric nobleman Demitri Maximoff.

Born in 1483, Demitri was raised in the demonic realm known as the Makai. From birth, he was given the classification of an A Class Demon, a ranking that was reserved only for the rulers of Makai’s noble families. Of the Makai Seven, Demitri was granted rulership over the world’s vampires, but over time he began to feel discontent and desired more power. Seeking to obtain absolute power over the realm, he challenged Belial, the head of the Aensland clan, but was thoroughly defeated. 

As punishment for crimes against Makai and its ruler, Demitri was demoted to a B+ Class Demon, stripping him of his right to lead his family and exiling both him and his castle to the human realm. Now trapped in the world of humans, the injured Demitri would soon recognize a fatal weakness that came with his banishment: sunlight. For the vampires of Makai, sunlight was considered a bane that could drain or even kill them, and in Demitri’s current state, direct exposure to it would destroy him.

In a bid to protect himself, Demitri used his remaining power to create a field around his castle while he regained his strength. For the next 50 years, he would remain in his coffin, slowly regaining his strength over time. The only time he made an exception to this would be under the light of a full moon, where he would step out to feast on humans.

During this time, the citizens of Romania would hear rumors of a mysterious castle only visible during a full moon. Among these rumors included the presence of treasures, which drove many to try and find the castle so they could slay Demitri. Unfortunately, their crosses, holy water, stakes, and garlic had no effect on Demitri, who regarded them as a race of low-class, vulgar beings. To him, the only value they had were as food, as he discovered that their blood, more specifically those from virgin girls, tasted like Makai’s finest wines.

After a century of exile, Demitri would regain enough strength to once again take over Makai, even learning how to create an aura around himself that would protect his body from the sun. Unfortunately, the unexpected arrival of the alien Pyron would throw a wrench into his plans. This alien devourer sought to test his strength against the strongest beings on Earth before consuming it, and he offered to let the Darkstalkers- who he had been particularly interested in- challenge him directly. Seeing this is an opportunity to gain more power, Demitri took up that offer and ultimately defeated him, absorbing Pyron’s power into his own. With this newfound strength, Demitri returned to Makai, intent on challenging Belial once again. Upon arrival, however, he would learn that Belial had died sometime ago, and the throne was currently occupied by his daughter, Morrigan.

With this news, Demitri vowed to defeat Morrigan, seeing her as the only thing standing in his way of obtaining rulership over Makai. Unfortunately, before they could fight, both Demitri and his castle would be teleported into Majigen, a dimension created by fellow Makai Seven member Jedah Dohma. After tracking him down, the two would do battle, with the victor ultimately remaining unknown.

While we’re never given an official answer as to who won, Demitri’s ending shows that after defeating Jedah, he set his sights on Morrigan and challenged her once again. This time, he proved victorious and attempted to savor his triumph by turning her into his servant, but before his powers could corrupt her, Morrigan used her last moments of free will to encase herself in stone. Rather than being angered by this, however, Demitri instead found her defiance amusing. With her body now serving as a decoration in Zeltzereich, Demitri vowed that he would one day reach into her mind and make her his, willing to wait for however long he needed.

Strength:
-Can harm Pyron and Morrigan
-Effortlessly kills armies of humans
-Can snap a Huitzil in half with a single punch
-Blew away an army of Huitzils simply by transforming into his true form

Speed:
-Keeps up with and dodges attacks from Pyron, Morrigan, Belial, and Jedah
-Can dodge attacks from Huitzils 

Durability:
-When attacked by an army of human raiders, was completely unfazed by their attacks
-Tanked attacks from Morrigan, Pyron, Belial, and Jedah
-Was thrown into the mountain holding up his castle with enough force to bring down both the mountain and the castle, and didn’t suffer any visible injuries
-Is completely invulnerable to anti-vampire weapons such as holy water, stakes, and crosses

Intelligence/Personality:
-Extremely smart and manipulative
-Uses his own lust and charm to bring in his victims
-Has a large god complex
-Has, however, been fooled in the past by people like Morrigan
-Has lived for hundreds of years
-Prefers AB blood from virgins

Servants:
-Young women who he took the blood from
-After luring them in for his own gain, became his eternal servants and will do anything by his command

Powers:

Blood Absorption:
-Demitri absorbs the blood of those caught in his grasp
-Can be done with his bare hands, or by actually sucking the blood
-Is what keeps him alive throughout the ages
-After the process, the victims become his eternal slaves
-He prefers to do it to young women (enter Midnight Bliss)

Aura:
-Surrounds his body
-Allows him to remain intact in sunlight

Flame Manipulation:
-Allows him to manipulate bursts and waves of fire

Moveset:

Dark Force:
-A meter that is raised as Demitri performs attacks of the same strength
-When the meter is full, Demitri is able to perform Darkside Master
-Depletes as he fights

Bat Dive:
-Demitri jumps into the air and then slams his opponent into the ground
-Can be done if his opponent is in midair, as Demon Fly

Chaos Flare:
-Demitri fires a burst of flames at his foe
-May contain a bat that will bite at its target

Demon Cradle:
-Demitri folds his arms and rises
-Will start at a 45 degree angle if running before performing the attack

Bat Spin:
-Demitri teleports and then reappears before diving down to his opponent, surrounded in his cape

Negative Stolen:
-Demitri grabs his opponent, lifts them into the air, and slams them back down

Hell’s Ride:
-Demiri stomps onto his opponent with his boot

Midnight Pleasure:
-Demitri enters his true form and bites at them before kicking them away

Demon Blast/Demon Billion:
-Demitri enters his true form and launches bats at his opponent
-Can also be performed by him shapeshifting into a swarm of bats

Midnight Bliss:
-Demitri transforms his opponent into a young woman (or a cuter form if they are already this) and lifts them up into the air before absorbing their blood and setting them on fire
-Completely wipes away his Dark Force
-His most iconic move
-The only reason he doesn’t show up in crossovers

Darkside Master:
-Demitri is surrounded by two flaming bats that will do delayed attacks whenever he attacks
-Both bats will be launched out if he performs Demon Blast
-The bats are completely invulnerable
-Can only be performed with a full bar of Dark Force (which depletes as he fights)

Forms:

True Form:
-Demitri’s true vampire form
-Where he is at his most powerful (thus he transforms into this for many of his attacks)

Weaknesses:
-Extremely arrogant and overconfident
-Has to continue absorbing blood in order to live
-Strength can vary depending on how much blood he has absorbed
-Though he has developed an aura, can still take damage from enough sunlight

(“A duel to the death… The greatest form of entertainment.”)