Artorias the Abysswalker

Knight Artorias
Name	Knight Artorias
Nicknames	Sir Artorias Artorias the Abysswalker
Origin	Dark Souls
Characteristics
Sex	Male
Age	100+
Species	Deity
Affiliations	Anor Londo Knights of Gwyn None (Abyss)
Alignment	Lawful Good Chaotic Neutral (Abyss)
Status	Deceased

“	Thou shalt see further on, an Abyss was begat of the ancient beast, and threatens to swallow the whole of Oolacile. Knight Artorias came to stop this, but such a hero has nary a murmur of Dark. Without doubt he will be swallowed by the Abyss, overcome by its utter blackness... Indeed, the Abyss may be unstoppable...	„
	~ Elizabeth

Background

Knight Artorias or Artorias the Abysswalker was one of the Four Knights of Lord Gwyn. Artorias hunted the Darkwraiths and was able to traverse the Abyss with the power of his ring, which he obtained after making a covenant with the beasts there, preventing him from being swallowed by the void, but cursing his sword in the process. Artorias and his wolf companion Sif arrived there in an attempt to save Oolacile and rescue the abducted Princess Dusk. However, the two were overwhelmed, and Artorias sacrificed himself to protect Sif using his Cleansing Greatshield, erecting a barrier around the young wolf. Swallowed by the Dark, he became corrupted along with his already-cursed sword. He was then laid to rest by the Chosen Undead after their encounter in the coliseum of Oolacile.

Powers and Stats

Keys: Pre-Manus Fight | Post-Manus Fight

Tier: At least Low 6-B | At least Low 6-B

Dimensionality: 3-D

Powers and Abilities:

• Pre-Manus Fight
• Post-Manus Fight

Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Immortality (Type 1 and 2), Large Size (Type 0), Weapon Mastery (He's an extremely skilled swordsmen and was said to be unmatched with a greatsword), Supernatural Willpower (Artorias was stated to have an unbendable will of steel), Forcefield Creation (He was able to create a barrier around Sif to protect him), Attack Reflection (Via Silver Pendant, which will reflect sorceries of the Abyss), Non-Physical Interaction (Via Greatsword of Artorias, his sword is afflicted by a curse which allows it to damage ghosts), Acrobatics (He can do front flips), Empowerment (Via Greatsword of Artorias, which deals increased damage against servants of the Dark), Blessed (Via Greatshield of Artorias, which grants the wielder divine protection against status effects), Martial Arts, Damage Reduction, Resistance to Corruption (Type 1 and 2)/Madness Manipulation/Soul Manipulation/Empathic Manipulation/Darkness Manipulation (Via Silver Pendant, which deflects the Dark of the Abyss), Status Effect Inducement/Curse Manipulation/Magic/Fire Manipulation/Electricity Manipulation/Poison Manipulation/Blood Manipulation (He has a resistance to these elements/status effects).

Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Immortality (Type 1 and 2), Non-Physical Interaction, Weapon Mastery (Even afflicted by the Abyss, he still has his skill with his sword), Aura, Damage Reduction, Martial Arts, Acrobatics (He's able to perform many acrobatic feats), Corruption (Type 1 and 2. Artorias is afflicted by the Abyss which he can spread and taint others with it either by interacting with them or being near them), Magic/Darkness Manipulation (The Abyss is tied to the Dark and its effects apply the element of Dark), Madness Manipulation (A being that's afflicted by the Abyss will lose their sense of self and lowers their mental faculties to a bare instinctual level such as it did to Artorias himself), Soul Manipulation (The Abyss is tied to the Dark Soul and can corrode one's soul such as it did to Artorias himself), Corrosion Inducement (The Abyss can corrode armor, weapons and people), Empathic Manipulation (Those corrupted by the Abyss will have their morals warped negatively), Shockwave Creation/Statistics Amplification (Via Wrath of the Abyss, which'll increase Artorias' attack speed, area of effect and damage are enhanced for a limited time afterwards), Resistance to Status Effect Inducement/Curse Manipulation/Magic/Fire Manipulation/Electricity Manipulation/Poison Manipulation/Blood Manipulation (He has a resistance to these elements/status effects), Corruption (Type 1 and 2)/Madness Manipulation/Soul Manipulation/Empathic Manipulation/Darkness Manipulation.

Attack Potency: At least Small Country level (He was able to easily decapitate a Everlasting Dragon and is comparable to Dragon Slayer Ornstein) | At least Small Country level (He should be stronger due to being enhanced by the Abyss)

Speed: At least Transonic+, FTL combat and reaction speed (He could easily blitz Everlasting Dragons) | At least Transonic+, FTL combat and reaction (He can keep up with the Chosen Undead)

Lifting Strength: At least Class M | At least Class M (He's comparable to the Chosen Undead)

Durability:' At least Small Country level (He could take attacks from Everlasting Dragons) | At least Small Country level (He can take attacks from the Chosen Undead)

Stamina: He can fight Everlasting Dragon and Dark Wraiths for extended periods of time. | He can fight and kill the Chosen Undead continuously.

Range: Standard melee range, Extended melee range with Greatsword of Artorias | Standard melee range, Extended melee range with Abyss Greatsword, Tens of meters with Dark attacks

Standard Equipment: Greatsword of Artorias (Cursed), Greatshield of Artorias (Cleansing), Wolf Ring, Covenant of Artorias, Great Grey Wolf Sif, Silver Pendant | Abyss Greatsword

Intelligence: Above Average | Animalistic

Weaknesses: None notable | None notable

Notable Attacks/Techniques:

• Steadfast Leap: Artorias crouches, then leaps high into the air towards the player, causing damage in a small area of effect around him.

• Somersault Slam: Artorias somersaults into the air after which he slams his sword down vertically. He can repeat this up to three times.

• Overhand Smash: He slams his sword overhead and towards the ground.

• Chagrining Slash: Artorias moves toward the player while swinging his sword 360 degrees.

• Heavy Thrust: He pauses before performing a heavy, medium range thrust towards the player. If it connects, it can hit twice, dealing heavy damage and knocking the player to the ground.

• Spinning Slash: Artorias quickly spins, completing a full revolution.

• Abyss Sludge: Artorias throws a staggering sludge in a wide arc, a few feet in front of him.

• Wrath of the Abyss: After rolling away, he will slowly build up dark magic energy, he will release an explosion that does magic damage in a mid-ranged area of effect all around him. Artorias' attack speed, area of effect and damage are enhanced for a limited time afterwards. These effects can stack.

Others

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