SSB: Roster Rework Project | #66ε - Richter

[Fletchking-Team Dream]

Fighter Info
Background
Name: Richter Belmont
Title: Whip's Memory
Home: Wallachia
Related Veterans: Simon
Related Newcomers: Alucard
Signature Stage: Burning Village
Copy Abilities: Whip or Ninja
Series: Castlevania
Debut: Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
Voice Actors: Davide Vincent (ENG) & Jin Horikawa (JPN)
Company: Konami

Statistics
Playstyle: Zone-Breaker + Zoner
Attack: 5.5/10
Defense: 5/10
Speed: 6.5/10
Size: 5/10
Weight: 4.5/10
Combos: 6.5/10
K.O. Power: 4/10
Recovery: 5.5/10
Movement Options: Double Jump

Fighter Moveset
Normal
Jab: Whip Bash - Richter swings the Vampire Killer twice, performs a flurry, then finishes with an uppercut. (Origin: SSB: Ulltimate)
Hold A: Whip Brandish - Richter holds out the Vampire Killer, allowing it to be spun around manually. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
Dash: Whip Tackle - Richter spins the Vampire Killer around while charging forward. (Origin: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night)
F Tilt: Whip Strike - Richter swings the Vampire Killer forward. The tip of his whip deals more damage. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
U Tilt: Whip Twist - Richter quickly raises the Vampire Killer skyward while twirling it around. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
D Tilt: Sliding Kick - Richter slides on the ground, then performs a quick dropkick afterward. (Origin: Castlevania Rondo of Blood)

Smash
F Smash: Flame Whip - Richter covers the Vampire Killer in fire and swings straight forward. (Origin: Castlevania Rondo of Blood)
U Smash: Sky Whip - Richter strikes skyward with the Vampire Killer. The whip burns if held longer. (Origin: Super Castlevania IV)
D Smash: Whirl-Whip - Richter sweeps the ground with the Vampire Killer. The whip burns if held longer. (Origin: S.S.B: Ultimate)

Aerial
N Air: Whip Wheel - Richter rapidly spins around the Vampire Killer, useful for offense and defense. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
F Air: Whip Strike - Richter swings straight forward with the Vampire Killer. Can be used repeatedly. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
B Air: Whip Strike - Richter turns around while swinging straight backwards with the Vampire Killer. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
U Air: Somersault - Richter performs a backflip while kicking skyward in an overhead arc. (Origin: Castlevania: Rondo of Blood)
D Air: Diving Kick - Richter goes diagonally downward with his foot outstretched. (Origin: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night)

Grab ‘n’ Throws
Pummel: Hunter Kneebutt - Richter strikes the opponent in their stomach with one knee. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
F Throw: Hunter Hurl - Richter grabs the opponent, spins once and throws them forward. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
B Throw: Hunter Hurl - Richter grabs the opponent, then throws the opponent backward. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
U Throw: Vibhuti - Richter sends the opponent skyward with sacred ash, that explodes below them. (Origin: Castlevania: SotN)
D Throw: Agunea - Richter throws an invisible projectle that will shock the opponent with lightning. (Origin: Castlevania: SotN)

Specials
Neutral Special: Battle Axe
Richter pulls out a Battle Axe and throws it in an arc. The angle can be changed by moving the Left Stick.
If used while mid-air, he'll throw the Battle Axe downward. Battle Axes can attach to any wall or platform.
(Origin: Castlevania | 1986)

Side Special: Dagger Toss
Richter simultaneously throws three daggers straight forward (grounded) or diagonally downward (in mid-air).
The Daggers can break any shield and attach to walls or platforms. He throws daggers rapidly if "B" is mashed.
(Origin: Castlevania | 1986 & Castlevania: Rondo of Blood)

Up Special: Uppercut
Richter swings upward with his right arm covered covered by the Vampire Killer, while jumping high into the sky.
His uppercut drags an opponent with him until the move ends. Inputting "↓ + ↑ + B" makes Richter jump higher.
(Origin: Castlevania | Symphony of the Night)

Down Special: Holy Water
Richter throws a flask containing holy water diagonally downward, creating a wall of blue fire on the ground.
The wall of blue fire moves across the ground for five seconds, dragging along any opponents caught inside.
(Origin: Castlevania | 1986 & Castlevania: Rondo of Blood)

Shield Special: Bible Orbit
Richter pulls out the Bible and raises it upward, which makes seven of its pages orbit around him as a shield.
The pages will deal damage to nearby opponents. If used while mid-air, the pages spread out in a ring form.
(Origin: Castlevania: Rondo of Blood)

Final Smash: Hydro Storm
Richter summons a coffin in front of himself to trap any opponents on contact, then flings it skyward with the Vampire Killer.
Afterwards, Richter kicks the opponent out of the coffin and levitates as he conjures a rainstorm of holy water to finish them.

Alternate Costumes

Spoiler: Colors

Blue (Default)
Red (Juste Belmont)
Yellow (John Morris)
Green (Curse Status)
Orange (Balloon Pod)
Purple (Dark Priest Shaft)
Pink (Maria Renard)
Brown (Trevor Belmont
White (Leon Belmont)
Black (Alucard | SotN)

Spoiler: Outfits

Symphony of the Night (Default)
Symphony of the Night (Juste Belmont Red)
Symphony of the Night (John Morris Yellow)
Symphony of the Night (Nathan Graves Green)
Symphony of the Night (Baloon Pod Orange)
The Dracula X Chronicles (Default)
The Dracula X Chronicles (Dark Priest Shaft)
The Dracula X Chronicles (Maria Pink)
The Dracula X Chronicles (Leon White)
The Dracula X Chronicles (Alucard Black)

Miscellaneous
Animations
Stage Entrance: Richter appears onstage while covered in rays of light, then strikes a pose with the Vampire Killer afterward.
Idle #1: Richter stands upright with the Vampire Killer on his hip.
Idle #2: Richter thrusts his left arm down, striking his idle pose.
Idle #3: Richter briefly looks at the Vampire Killer in reflection.
Up Taunt: Richter raises his right hand and strikes a pose as he says "It's time!"
Side Taunt: Richter pulls out the Vampire Killer, then straightens out the chain.
Down Taunt: Richter briefly tightens his glove whilst saying "Prepare yourself!"
Victory Pose #1: Richter hits the ground saying "You don't belong in this world!", then strikes a pose with the Vampire Killer.
Victory Pose #2: Richter jumps, strikes the ground with the Vampire Killer, then strikes his Fighter Pose from S.S.B: Ultimate.
Victory Pose #3: Richter puts the Vampire Killer away and says "Farewell!" while looking at the camera to give a peace sign.

Sound Effects
Crowd Cheer: "Richter Belmont! (x3) It's time to bring Judgement!"
Victory Theme #1: Stage Clear (Castlevania | 1986)
Victory Theme #2: Strange Bloodlines (Short Remix)
Classic Mode Credits Theme: Divine Bloodlines (SSBU Remix)

SSB Roster Rework Project List: https://smashboards.com/threads/super-smash-bros-roster-rework-project.518388/