Merkava

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I will take this prey. A most curious encounter. Interesting. [1]
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メルカヴァ
Merkava

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Name

Merkava

Voice Actors

KIUCHI Hidenobu (Japanese)
Benjamin Diskin (English)

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
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

Combos

Tactics Mode

:For an explanation of how numpad notation works, see also "Numpad Notation" on Dustloop.

  1. 5AAA > 214B
  2. j.B > 2A > 2B > 2C > 236B+C
  3. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] 5A > 2C > jc > j.AA > j.C
  4. B+C > 2C > jc > j.A > j.B > 214B+C
  5. [Start in Corner] 5BB > 2C > jc > j.B > 866 > j.214C > 5AAA > 214B
  6. Activate Resonance Blaze > j.C > j.214C > 5AA > 5BBB > 2C > 236B > 236B+C

# 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

  • Notes

    1. Spelled incorrectly as I, Breath Out on Merkava's command list.

    Quotes

    Battle

    Solo Actions

    Normals
    Situation Quote Audio
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Clash
    Clash
    Clash
    Clash
    Clash (Connect)
    Clash (Connect)
    Clash (Connect)
    Clash (Connect)
    Specials
    Situation Quote Audio
    Distortions
    Situation Quote Audio
    Astral
    Situation Quote Audio
    System Mechanics
    Situation Quote Audio
    Resonance Blaze
    Resonance Blaze
    Resonance Blaze
    Resonance Blaze
    Throw
    Throw
    Throw Whiff
    Throw Whiff
    Throw Break
    Throw Break
    Throw Escape
    Throw Escape
    Throw Escape
    Throw Escape
    Guard
    Guard
    Reject Guard
    Reject Guard
    Reject Guard
    Reject Guard
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Ground Ukemi (Neutral)
    Ground Ukemi (Neutral)
    Aerial Ukemi (Neutral)
    Aerial Ukemi (Neutral)
    Aerial Ukemi (Forward)
    Aerial Ukemi (Forward)
    Aerial Ukemi (Backward)
    Aerial Ukemi (Backward)
    Other
    Situation Quote Audio
    Idle
    Idle
    Combo (6k Damage)
    Combo (6k Damage)
    Combo (8k Damage)
    Combo (8k Damage)
    Combo (10k Damage)
    Combo (10k Damage)
    Transitions
    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro I take no joy in unnecessary killing... But you leave me no choice.
    Intro
    Intro I shall perform your last rites.
    Intro
    Intro Kyoohhhhh!
    Intro
    Intro Let me taste that soul of yours.
    Intro
    Intro A most curious encounter. Interesting.
    Intro
    Intro A brief frenzy... I am grateful to have your aid.
    Intro
    Outro I shall ascend!
    Outro
    Outro Stop your crying... You only make yourself smaller.
    Outro
    Outro Boring! How boring!
    Outro
    Outro Gyo'aaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
    Outro
    Time Up Outro Hardly a diversion.
    Time Up Outro
    Time Up Outro How truly shameful...
    Time Up Outro
    Defeat
    Defeat
    Defeat
    Defeat
    Time Up Defeat Such power...
    Time Up Defeat
    Time Up Defeat Time waits for no man...
    Time Up Defeat

    Partner Actions

    Partner Swap
    Situation Quote Audio
    Duo Change
    Duo Change
    Duo Change
    Duo Change
    Partner Skill Change
    Partner Skill Change
    Partner Skill Change
    Partner Skill Change
    Cross Burst
    Cross Burst
    Cross Burst
    Cross Burst
    Partner Defeat
    Partner Defeat
    Partner Defeat
    Partner Defeat
    Assists
    Situation Quote Audio
    Distortion Skill Duo (x)
    Distortion Skill Duo (x)
    Distortion Skill Duo (x)
    Distortion Skill Duo (x)
    Cross Combo
    Cross Combo
    Cross Combo
    Cross Combo
    Assist Calls
    Situation Quote Audio
    Generic
    Generic
    Generic
    Generic
    Partner with Hyde
    Partner with Hyde
    Partner with Hyde
    Partner with Hyde
    Partner with Linne
    Partner with Linne
    Partner with Linne
    Partner with Linne
    Partner with Waldstein
    Partner with Waldstein
    Partner with Waldstein
    Partner with Waldstein
    Partner with Carmine
    Partner with Carmine
    Partner with Carmine
    Partner with Carmine
    Partner with Orie
    Partner with Orie
    Partner with Orie
    Partner with Orie
    Partner with Gordeau
    Partner with Gordeau
    Partner with Gordeau
    Partner with Gordeau
    Partner with Vatista
    Partner with Vatista
    Partner with Vatista
    Partner with Vatista
    Partner with Seth
    Partner with Seth
    Partner with Seth
    Partner with Seth
    Partner with Yuzuriha
    Partner with Yuzuriha
    Partner with Yuzuriha
    Partner with Yuzuriha
    Partner with Hilda
    Partner with Hilda
    Partner with Hilda
    Partner with Hilda
    Partner with Mika
    Partner with Mika
    Partner with Mika
    Partner with Mika

    Interactions

    Generic

    Situation Quote Audio
    Outro with partner I will take this prey.
    Outro with partner
    Outro with partner This was...surprisingly enjoyable.
    Outro with partner

    Hakumen

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Hakumen: I shall cut through any evil that stands in the path of righteousness...!
    Merkava: And I shall dine on their remains!
    Intro
    Outro Merkava: Now, you shall sate my hunger...!
    Hakumen: Did you really think I'd let a beast like you run free...!?
    Outro

    Hazama

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Merkava: Your aid is unnecessary. My hunger is beyond MEASURE...!
    Hazama: Oooh, how scary. This is why I can't deal with monsters.
    Intro
    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.
    Outro

    Celica A. Mercury

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Merkava: There's no escape. I shall dine upon your flesh.
    Celica: Wait, stop! I can make you something if you're hungry!
    Intro
    Outro Merkava: Now, we are to become one!
    Celica: Wait, I said! Waaiit!
    Outro

    Susano'o

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Merkava: Your fate is sealed. You will be devoured!
    Susano'o: Not a scrap of you will remain!
    Intro
    Outro Merkava: This will not quell my hunger.
    Susano'o: Hmph. It's meal enough for a beast.
    Outro

    Mai Natsume

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Merkava: You dwell within an unusual piece of flesh. How enticing...
    Mai: I-I promise, I'm not very tasty...
    Intro
    Outro Merkava: I see... Your body and spirit are in conflict...
    Mai: Ugh... I don't like that look...
    Outro

    Jubei

    Situation Quote Audio
    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.
    Intro
    Outro Merkava: Pathetic... What a fragile body you have...
    Jubei: Ain't the body that matters. It's all about the mindset.
    Outro

    Teddie

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Merkava: Neither human nor beast... An odd creature.
    Teddie: Look who's talking! What's YOUR deal!?
    Intro
    Outro Teddie: You see that? I'm unBEARably good, right?
    Merkava: Well, you did make for a momentary amusement.
    Outro

    Naoto Shirogane

    Situation Quote Audio
    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...
    Intro
    Outro Merkava: I can contain the urge no longer! Gyyyyyyaaaaaaaaah!
    Naoto: So his heart really is human... No, this is--!?
    Outro

    Carmine

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Merkava: I shall enjoy feasting upon you...!
    Carmine: Now let's see you struggle!
    Intro
    Outro Carmine: You're the smallest of small fry...
    Merkava: And thus hardly a diversion.
    Outro

    Vatista

    Situation Quote Audio
    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.
    Intro
    Outro Merkava: Your attachment to your body...is the reason for your loss.
    Vatista: But the expandability of the mind software is quite intriguing...
    Outro

    Blake Belladonna

    Situation Quote Audio
    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.
    Intro
    Outro Merkava: That was, surprisingly, somewhat pleasant. I thank you for your aid, Faunus.
    Blake: I can't imagine life's easy for you.
    Outro

    Victory Screen

    Situation Quote Audio
    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.
    Generic
    Generic Though I do not expect mankind to forgive me, I refuse to let them end my life.
    Generic
    Generic Our battle has given me great pleasure, but despite your strength...you are only human. No match for a beast like me.
    Generic
    Generic Gragh I cannot contain this hunger! Screeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
    Generic
    Generic 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.
    Generic
    Generic 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.
    Generic
    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.
    Partner with Hakumen
    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.
    Partner with Hazama
    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.
    Partner with Celica A. Mercury
    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.
    Partner with Susano'o
    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.
    Partner with Mai Natsume
    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.
    Partner with Jubei
    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...!
    Partner with Teddie
    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.
    Partner with Naoto Shirogane
    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.
    Partner with Carmine
    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.
    Partner with Vatista
    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.
    Partner with Blake Belladonna

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    External Links

    • BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, Merkava
    • Under Night In-Birth Wiki, Merkava

    References

    1. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Incoming Character Updates Trailer (EVO 2018)
    2. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, Merkava
    3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Tactics Mode, Characters, Merkava, Character Explanation