Wielding the Vampire Killer whip, Richter Belmont is the last of the Belmont clan fromCastlevaniawho is tasked to rid the world of the fanged menace andother evil creaturesthat lurk in the dark and shadows. As a heroic figure, Richter isn’t one to shy away from conversations with allies or verbal spats with enemies.
During his many campaigns, he has encountered many memorable characters, both good and evil. Each of them had Richter speak fondly, brashly, or somewhere in between whip cracks and dodging attacks. Here are some of his memorable quotes in the variousCastlevaniagames as well as in the Netflix series.
5‘’I Am Richter Belmont, Last Descendant Of The Belmont Clan, And I Kill Vampires!’’
One of the things theCastlevaniagames didn’t touch on is how Richter became a proficient vampire hunter who is fit to carry the Belmont clan’s reputation. InCastlevania: Nocturne, fans, and gamers get to see how Richter eventually carries the mantle and responsibility of his bloodline.
After discovering a secret passageway into the abbey, Richter and the gangsquare off against Droltaand a number of night creatures. With the enemies close to being defeated, Richter shouts this quote, signaling their victory. However, Olrox appears and causes Richter to remember his traumatizing past and has him flee. This led his allies to retreat as well while learning about the abbey’s sinister plot.
The series dives into Richter’s early years as a Vampire Hunter, and this scene showcases Richter’s vulnerability. As with most heroes, following this setback, Richter eventually steels his resolve and becomes the well-renowned Vampire Hunter.
4‘’I’m Quite Happy With My Whip And Knives, Thank You.’’
The Belmont clan is known for their skill in vanquishing vampires. When it comes to dispatching their fanged enemies, the Belmont clan prefers touse the Vampire Killer whip. This weapon has been passed down from generation to generation of Belmonts, and no other person can wield this whip with much ferocity and skill than hunters with Belmont blood running through their veins.
Richter is no exception to this. He mentions inCastlevania: Nocturnethat while he does not mind having his allies use magic or relying on mystical concoctions or spells during skirmishes with night creatures, Richter prefers his Vampire Killer whip and knives since killing vampires with this implement upholds the Belmont clan’s legacy in his eyes. That said, he also stated that some of the Belmont family members can wield magic and are adept spellcasters. But in his case, he still needs to practice his magic use to make it a viable combat option if he wants to.
3“‘Such Power This Girl Holds…’ So This Is What He Meant…”
Richter does not have many friends, but the ones he does call his companions are near and dear to him. One of his closest allies is Maria Renard, a young lady who possesses immense magical power. She isknown as a Vampire Huntressand is a distant relative of the Belmont clan.
The first meeting of Richter and Maria saw the former save the latter after being imprisoned in a dungeon inCastlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles. After freeing Maria, Richter instructed her to get back to safety, to which Maria retorted that she was more than capable of defending herself. As Richter scoffed and dismissed her, Maria suddenly summoned a ferocious dragon out of her frustration.
This showcase of power made Richter realize that Maria is no ordinary young lady: she is a formidable magic user with latent power waiting to be unleashed to vanquish many a night creature.
2“But People Cannot Be Ruled By Power Alone! The Sacred, The Honorable, The Loved… Those Things Can Rule Humanity. Something Evil Will Eventually Fall To Ruin!”
Following the conclusion of Dracula and Richter’s battle inCastlevania: Rondo of Blood, Richter stands over Dracula, who is on his knees. The Lord of Shadows laments that in this lifetime, yet another Belmont has claimed his life and snuffed his ambitions out with such ferocity. Before fading away, Dracula warns Richter that eventually,humanity will bring him back, since it is their nature to be fueled by greed and desire power by any means necessary. Richter sternly responds by stating that ruling solely by power is folly: people should be ruled with compassion, honor, and understanding.
Dracula laughs and confidently says that they will meet again before completely fading away, and the castle begins to crumble. Victorious, Richter escapes unscathed and watches the final vestiges of Dracula’s castle get destroyed from a distance. Even after witnessing Dracula’s demise, Richter still heeds Dracula’s parting words: whenever the Lord of Darkness comes back, Richter and his allies will be ready.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Nightstarts off with a bang as it whisks players to the climactic battle between Richter, the last of the Belmont clan, and Dracula, the Lord of Darkness. But before the two would square off, each had some fighting words for one another.
Richter starts the dialogue with this heroic yet cheesy line, denouncing that Dracula isn’t welcome in the mortal realm. Understandably, Dracularetorts by giving a spielabout his delusional understanding of religions and how he was summoned by humans who wished to pay him tribute. Of course, Richter takes offense to this and lambasts Dracula of his warped point of view: after throwing his goblet, Dracula engages Richter in fierce combat.
What makes this quote memorable is its wonderfully cringe delivery. Both Dracula and Richter’s over-the-top delivery of their pre-fight exchange is widely recognized by gamers as ‘’so bad that it’s good’’. Later versions ofSymphony of the Nighthave updated the dialogue, but for those who want to experience this iconic piece of gaming lore, the PlayStation 1 version has this epic exchange.
