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I will take this prey. A most curious encounter. Interesting. [1]
Name |
Merkava |
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Voice Actors |
KIUCHI Hidenobu (Japanese) |
Character Themes | |
Unseen Entities |
A mysterious man(?) bearing a strong resemblance to a Void. Those taking the form of Voids are but shadows of their former selves, who aimed to surpass In-Births and become Re-Births. There are many who take interest in these strange beings.
With a long reach and an abundance of airborne moves, Merkava is a character who excels at mid- to long-range. For those who advance within his guard, ambush them from midair with I, Soar the Sky.[2]
Command Lists
Name | Command |
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Smart Combo | |
Smart Combo 1 | A ・ A ・ A ・ A |
Smart Combo 2 | B ・ B ・ B |
Smart Combo 3 | In mid-air A ・ A |
Special | |
I, Spring to the Sky 「我、天を躍る」 "Ware, Ten wo Odoru" |
In mid-air ↖ or ↑ or ↗ |
During I, Spring to the Sky, Merkava can move through the air freely for a certain period of time.[3] | |
I, Soar the Sky 「我、空を翔る」 "Ware, Sora wo Kakeru" |
In mid-air ←← or →→ |
After using I, Soar the Sky, Merkava can use jump attacks and specials.[3] | |
Reversal Action | |
I, Penetrate the Clear Skies 「我、穹窿を貫く」 "Ware, Kyūryū wo Tsuranuku" |
A + D |
You become invulnerable at the start of the action. The ground version cannot be blocked in the air. | |
Skill | |
I, Drill Through 「我、穿つ」 "Ware, Ugatsu" |
↓↘→ + A or B |
I, Capture and Devour 「我、捕獲して喰らう」 "Ware, Hokakushite Kurau" |
↓↙← + A or B |
I, Breathe Out[Note 1] 「我、息吹く」 "Ware, Iki Fuku" |
In mid-air ↓↙← + A or B |
Extra Skill (Takes 1 skill gauge) | |
I, Drill Through 「我、穿つ」 "Ware, Ugatsu" |
↓↘→ + C |
I, Capture and Devour 「我、捕獲して喰らう」 "Ware, Hokakushite Kurau" |
↓↙← + C |
I, 「我、息吹く」 "Ware, Iki Fuku" |
In mid-air ↓↙← + C |
Distortion Skill (Takes 2 skill gauge) | |
I, Resentfully Rage 「我、憤る」 "Ware, Ikidoru"? |
↓↘→ + B + C |
You become invulnerable at the start of the action. | |
I, Frolic 「我、存分に馳廻る」 "Ware, Zonbun ni Hasemeguru" |
↓↙← + B + C |
You become invulnerable at the start of the action. | |
Distortion Skill · Duo (takes 2 skill gauge) | |
I, Resentfully Rage 「我、憤る」 "Ware, Ikidoru"? |
P during the main character's Distortion Skill |
You become invulnerable at the start of the action. | |
Astral Heat | |
I, Overrun 「我、蹂躙せん」 "Ware, Jūrinsen" |
↓↓↓ + B + C |
You become invulnerable at the start of the action. [Requirements]In order to activate, you must have Resonance Blaze active (Lv 4), have 9 Skill Gauges at time of activation, and the opponent must be down to one character. |
Palettes
09
Hakumen
Combos
- Tactics Mode
<tabs plain> <tab name="Numpad Notation">
- For an explanation of how numpad notation works, see also "Numpad Notation" on Dustloop.
- 5AAA > 214B
- j.B > 2A > 2B > 2C > 236B+C
- [Activate Anti-Air Attack] 5A > 2C > jc > j.AA > j.C
- B+C > 2C > jc > j.A > j.B > 214B+C
- [Start in Corner] 5BB > 2C > jc > j.B > 866 > j.214C > 5AAA > 214B
- Activate Resonance Blaze > j.C > j.214C > 5AA > 5BBB > 2C > 236B > 236B+C
</tab> <tab name="In-Game Notation">
- Standing AAA > ↓↙← + B
- Jumping B > Crouching A > Crouching B > Crouching C > ↓↘→ + B + C
- [Activate Anti-Air Attack] Standing A > Crouching C > Jump Cancel > Jumping AA > Jumping C
- B + C > ↓ + C > Jump Cancel > Jumping A > Jumping B > ↓↙← + B + C
- [Start in Corner] Standing BB > Crouching C > Jump Cancel > Jumping B > After ↑, →→ > In Mid-air ↓↙← + C > Standing AAA > ↓↙← + B
- Activate Resonance Blaze > Jumping C > In mid-air ↓↙← + C > Standing AA > Standing BBB > Crouching C > ↓↘→ + B > ↓↘→ + B + C
</tab> </tabs>
Notes
- ↑ Spelled incorrectly as I, Breath Out on Merkava's command list.
Quotes
Battle
Solo Actions
Normals
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Smart Combo 1 | ||
Smart Combo 2 | ||
Clash | ||
Clash (Connect) | ||
Specials
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Distortions
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Astral
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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System Mechanics
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Resonance Blaze | ||
Throw | ||
Throw Whiff | ||
Throw Break | ||
Throw Escape | ||
Guard | ||
Reject Guard | ||
Taking Damage | ||
Ground Ukemi (Neutral) | ||
Aerial Ukemi (Neutral) | ||
Aerial Ukemi (Forward) | ||
Aerial Ukemi (Backward) | ||
Other
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Idle | ||
Combo (6k Damage) | ||
Combo (8k Damage) | ||
Combo (10k Damage) | ||
Transitions
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | I take no joy in unnecessary killing... But you leave me no choice. | |
I shall perform your last rites. | ||
Kyoohhhhh! | ||
Let me taste that soul of yours. | ||
A most curious encounter. Interesting. | ||
A brief frenzy... I am grateful to have your aid. | ||
Outro | I shall ascend! | |
Stop your crying... You only make yourself smaller. | ||
Boring! How boring! | ||
Gyo'aaaaaaaaaaaaaah! | ||
Time Up Outro | Hardly a diversion. | |
How truly shameful... | ||
Defeat | ||
Time Up Defeat | Such power... | |
Time waits for no man... | ||
Partner Actions
Partner Swap
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Duo Change | ||
Partner Skill Change | ||
Cross Burst | ||
Partner Defeat | ||
Assists
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Distortion Skill Duo (x) | ||
Cross Combo | ||
Assist Calls
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Generic | ||
Partner with Hyde | ||
Partner with Linne | ||
Partner with Waldstein | ||
Partner with Carmine | ||
Partner with Orie | ||
Partner with Gordeau | ||
Partner with Vatista | ||
Partner with Seth | ||
Partner with Yuzuriha | ||
Partner with Hilda | ||
Partner with Mika | ||
Interactions
Generic
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Outro with partner | I will take this prey. | |
This was...surprisingly enjoyable. | ||
Hakumen
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Hakumen: I shall cut through any evil that stands in the path of righteousness...! Merkava: And I shall dine on their remains! |
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Outro | Merkava: Now, you shall sate my hunger...! Hakumen: Did you really think I'd let a beast like you run free...!? |
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Hazama
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Merkava: Your aid is unnecessary. My hunger is beyond MEASURE...! Hazama: Oooh, how scary. This is why I can't deal with monsters. |
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Outro | Merkava: My body has fallen to savagery... Though I still force my mind to resist. Hazama: Yes, you have an unusual way of showing mercy. I find it unseemly. |
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Celica A. Mercury
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Merkava: There's no escape. I shall dine upon your flesh. Celica: Wait, stop! I can make you something if you're hungry! |
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Outro | Merkava: Now, we are to become one! Celica: Wait, I said! Waaiit! |
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Susano'o
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Merkava: Your fate is sealed. You will be devoured! Susano'o: Not a scrap of you will remain! |
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Outro | Merkava: This will not quell my hunger. Susano'o: Hmph. It's meal enough for a beast. |
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Mai Natsume
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Merkava: You dwell within an unusual piece of flesh. How enticing... Mai: I-I promise, I'm not very tasty... |
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Outro | Merkava: I see... Your body and spirit are in conflict... Mai: Ugh... I don't like that look... |
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Jubei
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Merkava: We are both animals... Let's give into our instincts and DEVOUR them! Jubei: Hate ta tell ya, but that's really not my thing. |
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Outro | Merkava: Pathetic... What a fragile body you have... Jubei: Ain't the body that matters. It's all about the mindset. |
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Teddie
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Merkava: Neither human nor beast... An odd creature. Teddie: Look who's talking! What's YOUR deal!? |
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Outro | Teddie: You see that? I'm unBEARably good, right? Merkava: Well, you did make for a momentary amusement. |
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Naoto Shirogane
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Merkava: The humanity within me drives me to take part in this fight. Naoto: Merkava-san... If there is a human soul within you, I will find it... |
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Outro | Merkava: I can contain the urge no longer! Gyyyyyyaaaaaaaaah! Naoto: So his heart really is human... No, this is--!? |
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Carmine
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Merkava: I shall enjoy feasting upon you...! Carmine: Now let's see you struggle! |
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Outro | Carmine: You're the smallest of small fry... Merkava: And thus hardly a diversion. |
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Vatista
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Vatista: I will begin my sweep, in accordance with the master's will. Merkava: Very well. If we are both non-human, than it seems only fitting we run amok. |
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Outro | Merkava: Your attachment to your body...is the reason for your loss. Vatista: But the expandability of the mind software is quite intriguing... |
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Blake Belladonna
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Intro | Blake: I'll never judge a book by its cover. Not even you. Merkava: Spare me your pity. You are but a temporary diversion. A fleeting alliance to help me pass the time. |
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Outro | Merkava: That was, surprisingly, somewhat pleasant. I thank you for your aid, Faunus. Blake: I can't imagine life's easy for you. |
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Victory Screen
Situation | Quote | Audio |
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Generic | If you wish to stand against me, then be prepared to put your life on the line. I do not condone violence for the sake of violence, but I will fight to protect myself. | |
Though I do not expect mankind to forgive me, I refuse to let them end my life. | ||
Our battle has given me great pleasure, but despite your strength...you are only human. No match for a beast like me. | ||
Gragh I cannot contain this hunger! Screeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! | ||
I thoroughly enjoyed our battle today. However, I do not wish to involve anyone in my plight. I will return to the mountains for now. | ||
I commend your bravery; many fear my bestial form. If you wish to fight again, I shall be at your side. I could think of no better pastime. | ||
Partner with Hakumen | Hakumen: Should you fall to savagery, you do so at your own peril. Should that time come, my blade shall be there to cast judgment. Merkava: Your words ring empty. My body is already that of an uncontrollable beast. I have no morals on which to be judged. |
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Partner with Hazama | Merkava: Fascinating. You and I are mirror images of each other. I have shattered my human shell in favor of this beastly form, but you... You are a beast, yet choose to cover yourself with a human shell. Our forms may be different, but our nature is the same. Hazama: Please don't lump us in together. I have no interest in making friends with a monster like you. |
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Partner with Celica A. Mercury | Celica: Eating people just isn't right! No matter who you become, you're still human on the inside! Merkava: Are you offering me sympathy? Or some form of pity? Neither will satisfy the hunger within me. |
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Partner with Susano'o | Susano'o: You are but a beast clad in sin. Loathsome in every regard. I shall give you the absolution you so desperately deserve. Merkava: That will not be necessary. I have long since passed any hope of salvation. I am a mad beast, following my instincts. |
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Partner with Mai Natsume | Merkava: Abandon that immature shell of yours and the conflict between your body and soul shall be erased. Mai: If there's one thing I know, it's that I like who I am. No matter how immature or weak I may be, I'll never throw myself away. |
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Partner with Jubei | Merkava: I serve my beastial body, devouring as my instincts command. There is no room for questioning. Jubei: Nah, I've seen ya question your consciousness. Ya haven't thrown your human mind away just yet. |
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Partner with Teddie | Teddie: Y'know, there's something kinda empathetic about you. We might actually make a good pair! Merkava: If that is what you believe, then you should allow me to consume you and make us one, creature...! |
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Partner with Naoto Shirogane | Merkava: Living solely by my instincts would make me no different than an animal. That is not what I desire. Though my body may be that of a beast, my heart is human. Naoto: I cannot determine exactly what you are at this moment... You don't seem like a bad person, but... Hmm. This requires further investigation. |
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Partner with Carmine | Merkava: Guooooooooooh! It's not enough... I hunger! I THIRST...! Carmine: Then why not dine on these leftovers? You are an animal, after all. |
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Partner with Vatista | Merkava: I walk from humanity to nothingness, while you were born in nothingness and strive to be human. If we are both covered in nothingness, then the destruction of natural law must suit us best. Vatista: False. Although parallel processing is the autonomic nerves' chosen deliberation method, I reject your enforcement of the idea of a heterogeneous origin. |
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Partner with Blake Belladonna | Blake: If you can promise me that you won't hurt anyone, I'll promise you that you will come to no harm. Merkava: I swear by the human soul that resides within this body that I shall uphold this vow as long as your words remain true. ...Unless, of course, the beast runs rampant. |
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