Claude

Claude (クロード, Kurōdo) is a character introduced in Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny.

Story
He is a guard from a foreign kingdom who was washed ashore Japan with Suzuhime ten years before the game begins. Realizing that they may never see their home again and suffering under amnesia, he adopts the land's culture and trains himself in kendo with a respectable monk. One night, he was attacked from someone who hailed from his home country. Curious, he journeys away from his residence to investigate.

Claude regains his memories when he faces Golba. He learns that he was a hero who frequently rebelled against the villain in the past. After he learns Golba's plot, he takes it upon himself to defeat him. In his ending, he saves Suzuhime and decides to send her to her home in Lesphia. However, once he sees her loved ones calling out to her, he can't bring himself to say his wishes and leaves unnoticed. Several years later, he ascends the ranks of his temple as the head priest.

Personality
Claude is a devout believer in religion and a serious combatant. He seems torn between his present status in Japan and his past life in Lesphia.

Fighting Style
Claude's style revolves around his unique ability to chain his horisontal strong slash into vertical strong slash and vice versa, to drain 50% of opponent's lifebar off any strong slash. Since strong slashes are risky and punishable on block, it makes him a defensive character who waits for openings to unleashs said 50% damage attack. With his attacks revolving around single powerful hits rather than long combos, he is an easy to use character for beginners. His main drawback is his range and his speed as he recovers at a rather slow rate from his slash attacks.

Game Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny