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Siegfried

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Siegfried Schtauffen
Siegfried Schtauffen
Siegfried, as he appears in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny.
Birthplace Holy Roman Empire Ober-Getzenberg, Holy Roman Empire (present day Germany)
Birthdate February 6, 1568
Age 16 (Soul Edge) 19 (Soulcalibur) 23 (Soulcalibur II-Soulcalibur IV)
Height 5'6' (168 cm)
Weight 110 lbs. (50 kg)
Blood type A
Weapon Zweihänder
Weapon name Faust (Soul Edge)
Requiem (Soulcalibur I-III)
Soul Calibur (Soulcalibur IV)
Fighting style Self-Taught
Family Being created from Soul Edge, Nightmare
Father, Frederick (killed by Siegfried)
Mother, Margaret
Appears in Soul Edge
Soulcalibur
Soulcalibur II (as Nightmare)
Soulcalibur III
Soulcalibur III: Arcade Edition
Soulcalibur Legends
Soulcalibur IV
Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny
First game Soul Edge
English voice actor Ted D'Agostino (Soulcalibur II)
Crispin Freeman (Soulcalibur III)
Roger Craig Smith (Soulcalibur IV and Soulcalibur Legends)
Japanese voice actor Nobuyuki Hiyama

Siegfried Schtauffen (ジークフリート・シュタウフェン, Jīkufurīto Shutaufen) is a major character in the Soul series. Though never offically stated to be the main protagonist, he is arguably the most central character of the series. Along with Taki and Mitsurugi, he is one of a few characters that has been included in every game in the series, appearing in Soul Calibur and Soulcalibur II as the story's main villain, as well as appearing in Soulcalibur III and IV as a repentant hero. Siegfried made his first appearance in Soul Edge and has returned for Soul Calibur, Soulcalibur III, and Soulcalibur IV. He can also be seen in Soulcalibur II as an unlockable costume for his temporary alter-ego, Nightmare. The spin-off title Soulcalibur Legends was released in 2007 with Siegfried being the central character, and he has returned in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny, a PSP version of Soulcalibur IV.

What lies in his soul is Redemption.

Contents

[edit] Biography

[edit] Siegfried in Soul Edge

Siegfried in Soul Edge

During the late sixteenth century, the oppressed peasants of Germany were revolting against the Holy Roman Empire. With its forces weakened by the Italian Wars, the German peasants finally had a fighting chance. One of the champions of the people, a brave knight named Frederick, met and fell in love with a woman named Margaret while on campaign; and they spent the night together. When Frederick returned after nine months of battle, he rejoined Margaret, having given birth to a son, whom he named Siegfried, after the famous hero. Over the course of the next ten to fifteen years, Frederick spent a lot of his time teaching his son swordsmanship.

Embarking on a foreign crusade, Frederick promised Margaret that he would return; unfortunately, without his father's guidance, Siegfried began to socialize with an edgy clan of teenagers, and he soon became the leader of their band of thieves known as "Schwarzwind," meaning "black wind." In a misguided act of national pride, the band devised a plan to attack the knights who ran away from the crusades, as they were bound to carry valuable possessions, and were too cowardly to deserve respect in any case. That night, the "Schwarzwind" ambushed a group of war-weary soldiers, too tired to retaliate. Siegfried even managed to kill the commander himself; but as he held the commander's severed head in triumph, the moonlight shone on its face, and Siegfried screamed as he realized he held the head of his own father. In mere seconds, Siegfried's mind had broken upon which point he ran straight into the forest, becoming more and more insane as he ruminated over his previous acts, until he came to a point at which he psychologically convinced himself that his father's murderer was actually someone other than himself. Hearing rumors of the invincible Soul Edge, Siegfried came to believe his father's killer could only be killed with said weapon.

He traveled first to Ostrheinsburg Castle, the refuge of the noble Sir Stefan, who he believed to be the possessor of the Soul Edge; and he joined in its forces as a Landsknecht, rising in its ranks with the hopes of acquiring Stefan's self-proclaimed legendary blade. During a siege on the castle, Siegfried saw an opportunity to take Sir Stefan's prized possession, the sword Grimblade, and killed him, running off with it into the Black Woods nearby the castle; but the sword held no power. Frustrated, he continued to search for weeks for the Soul Edge, growing increasingly more insane for its power as time passed. He finally managed to come across the legendary weapon Soul Edge, lying beside the defeated corpse of the dread pirate, Cervantes de Leon. But as he reached for it, the corpse lit up in a hellish blaze of fire and attacked him. Siegfried raised his zweihänder and defeated the fiery Inferno, breaking his sword in the process, earning the right to wield the Soul Edge for himself.

At the precise moment that Siegfried obtained the cursed blade, the Evil Seed emanated from him in a beam of light that rained across the entire world, leading only to death and destruction. At that moment Siegfried heard the voice of the wicked sword, who arranged a deal with him: Siegfried would help the blade to restore itself gathering souls, and Soul Edge would resurrect his father Frederick. Siegfried accepted and carried the blade into many slaughters, until he finally succumbed to the sword's restored powers, transforming into the Azure Knight, Nightmare.

[edit] Siegfried in Soulcalibur Legends

NOTE:POSSIBLY NON-CANON

Siegfried from Soulcalibur Legends

Siegfreid is saved from the Evil Seed by a group sent by the Masked Emperor to investigate it. Once brought to him, the Emperor requested that he resurrect Soul Edge to defeat the Ottoman Sultan Barbaros, who wielded Soul Calibur. He was reluctant, and after six months was brought before the Emperor again and again his request was made. After the Emperor reminded Siegfried of his father - who lived in the Empire's service and died protecting it - he accepts. after two months of gathering soul edge's shards Siegfried comes in contact with Astaroth, Mitsurugi, Ivy, Sophitia, Lloyd Irving, and Taki and eventually forms a bond with them, despite the fact that they all wish to either take Soul Edge away from him or destroy it all together.

Along the way, Siegfried manages to fight off several key creatures, including Nifnir the dragon, Astaroth A, the sultan Barbaros, and even the first incarnation of the creature Nightmare. After destroying Barboros and his army of evil's, the masked emperor plans to defend her people by annihilating all possible enemies and using the combined powers of Soul Calibur and Soul Edge. However, the emperor is unsuccessful to seize the sword from Siegfried and instead traps his party members in alternate realms where Siegfried must save them from. After doing so, Siegfried manages to stop the masked emperor and stop her destruction on the world. However, as he leaves her and the two swords behind, a betrayal happens in which Iska, the court jester and traveling companion of Siegfried obtains both swords and fights Siegfried. after the fight, Siegfried stands victorious despite the power of the swords.

In his dying breath, Iska reveals the truth of why he did what he did. He had lost his sister to the power of Barboros and wishes not to lose anything else, and so he was driven to the edge of madness in which he created a false human being (The Masked Emperor), even as going as far as making it look like his sister. As Iska dies he exclaims that in the end all will betray Siegfried and that only those with power will prevail in the end, leaving those without it to suffer and ultimately die, just like him. As Siegfried leaves the castle behind, he takes both swords with him claiming that it shall be his curse to guard the swords forever and that his only regret was "not being able to save you, my friend (Iska).

[edit] Siegfried in Soulcalibur

Siegfried from Soulcalibur

During the following three years he gathered together a group of followers: the golem Astaroth, the lizard man Aeon Calcos, and the alchemist Ivy. Each of them aided him in Soul Edge's quest to devour souls for a rejuvenation ceremony to be performed in his chosen stronghold, Ostrheinsburg Castle. But as the ceremony was about to take place, the clan was quickly laid to waste. Both Aeon Calcos and Astaroth were defeated; and Ivy left the clan after learning the shocking truth of her horrifying past from the Fu-Ma ninja, Taki. Two young warriors confronted Nightmare after slaying many golems: Kilik, owner of both the sacred staff Kali-Yuga and sacred mirror Dvapara-Yuga; and Xianghua, owner of Krita-Yuga, which revealed herself as Soul Calibur.

The battle between the swordsmen took place in a vortex of hellfire and evil energy summoned by Soul Edge. After a raging battle, the evil sword shattered, and Nightmare and Soul Edge fell into the collapsing void. With Soul Edge severely weakened, Nightmare regained some of his humanity. Along with lucidity came the horrifying memories of the sins he committed, as well as the fear and anger of those who were slaughtered by him. Moreover, he realized that he had been the one who murdered his father, and that his "resurrection" was only an illusion brought by his mind.

Expelled from the void into an unfamiliar place, Siegfried disappeared into the night-the evil sword still in his grip. But Soul Edge was weaker now, and splinters of itself were left in Siegfried's footsteps. Siegfried meditated on all he had done and eventually learned to accept responsibility for his sin. He planned to return to his mother, who had no knowledge of anything that occurred during or after that night three years ago; but just as he was about to knock on the door, he could hear his mother praying, and concluded that if he was to be successful in his new resolve, he must distance himself from society so that he never kills again. He could not see his mother until he was fully redeemed; but he knew he was not yet atoned for, for every time he awoke from a night's rest, he found his new zweihänder Requiem covered in blood, and he was surrounded by the corpses of victims he had presumably murdered in his sleep.

[edit] Siegfried consumed by Nightmare in Soulcalibur II

Siegfried was aware that although he had regained his sanity and learned to accept his past sins from three years ago, he was not yet fully redeemed. He knew that the Soul Edge still held power over him, but now it used its strength in his sleep, and no matter how hard he tried not to fall asleep again, he would always eventually give in, and the darkness would continue to operate at night in his subconscious. He tried to forsake civilization as far as he could go so that no person could be corrupted by the dark energy of the Soul Edge, but to no avail.

Four years passed, and he had eventually assumed the azure armor for a second time, becoming Nightmare all over again, desperately pursuing fragments of the Soul Edge that he might fully restore it. As Nightmare plundered powerful souls and recovered shattered fragments of the sword, the cracks in Soul Edge healed one by one. His goal of reviving the evil sword edged toward completion. After some time, the Azure Knight returned to his old stronghold, Ostrheinsburg, as its bloodied land was a fitting stage for the restoration of the evil sword's true power.

In the ruins of the chapel a lone fencer (Raphael Sorel) appeared in search of Soul Edge. The two of them faced off, but at the end of the fierce battle Nightmare stood victorious. As he stepped forward to finish Raphael off, he muttered something incoherently.

Deep within Nightmare's eyes a faint light dwelled. It was the will of Siegfried. As he struggled to free his mind from the influence of evil, the spirit of the sword (Inferno) sneered at him. The two held a formless fight, as Siegfried struggled to take his body back while Inferno mocked him and his father. (sometime during this, Raphael makes a desperate last strike and damages Soul Edge, a contributing factor for Siegfried's final escape.)

[edit] Siegfried redeemed in Soulcalibur III

Siegfried in Soulcalibur III

The battle waging deep within his mind caused the azure knight to stand motionless. Beside him, the wounded body of Raphael trembled. Only Raphael's great will enabled his gravely injured body to move. Drawing on his last strength, Raphael unleashed a desperate final blow upon his enemy. The strike pierced the center of Soul Edge.

Nightmare let out an inhuman cry. Inside him, the crazed, wounded mind of the evil sword clawed at his consciousness. Siegfried stood with an iron will against the raging storm, and finally restored control. He who had been lost to the cursed sword for so long had reclaimed his body as his own. In response to the rapidly weakening evil, light poured out like the coming of the dawn...

When it was all over, Siegfried thought back in a daze over what he had done. As he looked around, he sighted a sword that appeared along with the light. As if guided by something, he took the sword in his hand and drove it into the evil eye that was the core of Soul Edge. That sword was the holy sword Soul Calibur, which had been trapped by the power of the evil sword.

The blow, however, was not enough to destroy the evil sword. The evil energy of Soul Edge had quieted, but the holy sword, still piercing cursed sword, had gone silent too, as if it had lost its power.

"This isn't enough..." Forcing his exhausted mind into motion, as he began to think. He threw off his detestable armor and smashed it into pieces. Then, picking up both swords, he left that cursed land. "I will seal away Soul Edge for all eternity and atone for my sins. This I swear!" His bloody fate would not release him so easily, however. From time to time, the feeling of that grotesque arm rose from the depths of his memory. The residue of the nightmare tormented him. Those seeking revenge on Nightmare would occasionally appear in his path. Each time he was forced to fight them, his mind was wracked with guilt. Moreover, Siegfried did not realize that another dark omen was on the horizon. Indeed, there was no way for him to know that the azure knight would soon be revived and a man who wants to end an ever-lasting curse (Zasalamel) wants the two swords in order to do it.

Eventually, Siegfried and the resurrected Azure Knight would meet again at Lost Cathedral. Zasalamel used his dark arts to break Soul Embrace and both the Spirit Sword and the Cursed Sword were freed. Both Siegfried and Nightmare took their repective swords and clashed one more time, causing and explosion that destroyed the entire cathedral and nearly destroyed them both...

[edit] Siegfried in Soulcalibur IV

Siegfried from Soulcalibur IV

Someone was calling him, but he could not clearly hear it. He strained to see, but could see nothing. Then the voice came again,and this time he could hear every word.

"So you would throw away our friendship?"

"Yes. No one will ever again be a part of my life. Every man or woman who has known me has ultimately fallen to death's touch. So go. Leave me. Forget you ever knew me."

The voice that had replied was his own. He began to lose his consciousness, his focus wavered,and then another voice came to him from behind.

"I have seen what you have done. Now you devote your life to atoning for your sins and redeeming your soul. Are you not as much a victim of that sword as the others?"

"No, no! No matter what beguiling words you whisper, my sins cannot be forgiven. I-I slew my father with my own bloodied hands. No cursed sword forced me to do that!"

As Siegfried spoke his answer,the man who questioned him faded from his vision,to be replaced once more by the memories of that night. The wind blew the clouds from the face of the moon,and suddenly the head that he held triumphantly aloft was brilliantly revealed. He saw the face,and there was no denying the truth. It was his father. His heart was in agony as if it had been pierced by a white-hot blade.

Siegfried jerked upright, as if yanked by a puppeteer's string. The full moon bathed his face in light. It had been a dream. He was alone.

He pressed his hand against the armor that covered his heart. A terrible scar marked him there. The maelstrom of power unleashed by Soul Calibur and Soul Edge clashed at the Lost Cathedral had torn his body apart. His long quest to destroy the cursed sword had been so nearly completed;redemption had been within his grasp, yet, in that moment, he had died,the scream of frustration at his failure silenced on his lips. Perhaps the spirit sword responded to that outpouring of emotion, for the sword whose destiny it was to destroy the cursed sword resonated with Siegfried's soul. It chose Siegfried for its master, and doing so saved his life.

Siegfried thought again of the dream he had just seen. He thought of the people who had once stood by him and the people he had left despite knowing that Siegfried was none other than Nightmare.

Bathed in the moonlight, Siegfried looked up into the night sky. He knew now what he must do. He would brush aside the outstretched hands that tried to help him. Once,not so long ago, he had stood at the center of the terror that Nightmare wrought. The enemy he now faced was the cursed devourer of souls, Soul Edge. Awaiting him was the maelstrom of destruction unleashed at the cathedral.

Soul Calibur shone with a cold light in his hand. Siegfried made up his mind to become like the sword. No one would touch his heart, no man or woman would sway him from his path, until the cursed sword was destroyed for all time. Images of his brothers-in-arms, comrades, even friends that might have been-and, of course, his father-flashed one by one through his mind. He was alone, and he had no choice but to be alone, for he would never again hurt those he loved.

Siegfried turned his gaze away from the heavens. Before him a black shadow lay heavy over the cursed city of Ostrheinburg. His journey was coming to an end.

[edit] Endings

[edit] Soul Edge

Siegfried drops to one knee. He looks at the bigger blade of Soul Edge, which is sticking out of the ground. He inches towards it...

Bad Ending Siegfried grabs the sword and holds it over his head in victory, only to have it clamp down on his hand and transform him into Nightmare. The scene shifts to Siegfried, now Nightmare, standing on a cliff, overlooking a village.

Good Ending Siegfried hoists Faust over his head and shatters Soul Edge. The scene switches to Siegfried standing on top of a mountain, crying and sobbing about what to do next. It seems that he had finally come out of denial about killing his father.

[edit] Soulcalibur

There was nothing that stand in the way of the wind that cut through this valley. The evil within him had been exercised, and now the warrior cast his eyes upon the windblown valley.

His childhood memories, the valiant figure of his father, the beginning of his madness, and the Schwarzwind.

Man: Siegfried, where have you been for the last three years?

Siegfried: I shall tell you about it someday.

Familiar faces, new faces, it seems the Schwarzwind was alive and well.

Siegfried: Demons are on the attack! Prepare to fight, men!

And thus a new wind began to blow...

[edit] Soulcalibur III

As Siegfried faces Soul Edge, he begins to hallucinate, because he notices for a split second that his hand is the hand of Nightmare's. A weak Nightmare stumbles towards Siegfried from behind him and tells him that he will pay for what he has done. Clones of Nightmare suddenly begin to appear, and as they surround Siegfried, Nightmare's voice can be heard saying "You will never run away from your sin! You have no right to live! It is a sin for you to be alive!". Siegfried then hears a piercing noise that brings him to his knees, and when he turns around, he see's Nightmare with Soul Edge in his hand. The Nightmare's raise their swords into the air, ready to strike Siegfried.

Input Ending Siegfried grabs his sword and slashes through all 3 Nightmare clones before they are able to harm him. The screen fades, and then shows Siegfried kneeling on the ground thinking about what Nightmare has said. "To live... that is my redemption." Siegfried states.

No Input Ending Lightning strikes down on all 3 Nightmare's, destroying them. Siegfried knows that his father has just saved him. "Father, I will live on... no matter what happens" he says.

[edit] Soulcalibur IV

Siegfried defeats Nightmare, as the two collide in a single slash. Both are left standing silently, until Nightmare groans in agony from Siegfried's apparent connected blow. Siegfried, still with his back facing Nightmare, utters these words: "With this... it ends." Nightmare collapses onto the floor, seemingly dead. Siegfried turns to look at the body and stabs Soul Calibur into the ground, saying: "Our kind must not exist in this world; not ever again." With those words, Soul Calibur unleashes its power, crystallizing not only Soul Edge and Nightmare's body, but Siegfried as well.

The screen goes black and the epilogue tells us the world will soon be "covered in crystals, making it a utopia without wars or suffering".

[edit] Fighting Style

Siegfried's fighting style is regarded among the Soul Calibur community as one of the strongest and the easiest fighting styles to master. He can also switch stances either to evade or perform other signature moves. Almost all of his attacks deal impressive damage and his throws are something to watch out as well. His kicks are of average strength. However, Siegfried's speed is among one of the slowest in the game. To combat this weakness, one must time Siegfried's attacks properly and take advantage his attacks when the opponent gives an opening. Another weak point of Siegfried is that some of his high damaging and unblockable attacks are easily evaded and leave him a big opening that opponents (especially the fast ones) can take advantage of. Precise timing is the key to utilize Siegfried's fighting style. Siegfried's tier varies, from low to top depending on the user.

[edit] Weapons

[edit] Stages

[edit] Ostrheinsburg Castle (SE)

Siegfried came here to find Soul Edge. During that time, the castle belonged to Sir Stefan. But Siegfried killed him to take his sword, which he thought was Soul Edge. But it wasn't, and Siegfried continued his journey. When he returned as Nightmare, he claimed this castle as his own.

[edit] City of Water (SC)

[edit] Ostrheinsburg Chapel (SC2)

In the events after Soulcalibur II, Siegfried while he was Nightmare, fought Raphael for the rights of Soul Edge on this stage. Althought Nightmare won, he didn't kill Raphael because Siegfried was struggling to break free from being possessed by Soul Edge.

[edit] Lost Cathedral (SC3)

It resembles many others, yet is like nothing else. A magnificent palace of water that seems to contain every form of architecture known to Europe. No one knows who made it, or where it is located. However, it is said that only those with a strong will and a willingness to bet their own lives can reach it. The great volume of water that flows through it is always circulating and pure, and it is said that it cleanses those who come here to pray. Siegfried seeks a showdown with Soul Edge and atonement for his own sins. Pursuing him, Nightmare, too, reaches this place. Will this holy palace of water be the end of both their journeys?

[edit] Tower of Remembrance - Encounter (SC4)

Siegfried's Soulcalibur IV stage, in which he shares with Nightmare. This stage is on Algol's tower. It's very high, and it reaches even beyond the clouds. Another set of clouds can also be seen above the stage. The sun can be seen at a distance, and mountain tops can be seen around the tower.

[edit] Tower of Remembrance - Ancient Gate (SCBD)

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[edit] Quotes

[edit] Soul Edge

  • I never had such an easy victory.
  • I will not rest until I reek vengeance for my father.

[edit] Soulcalibur

  • Is there hope for me ?
  • I'll take back my soul !
  • I'll redeem myself !
  • What should I do ?
  • Come, come on, come on !
  • How do you feel now ?!
  • You're finished !
  • Take this !
  • I'm through with you !
  • Give me more !

[edit] Soulcalibur II

  • I will show you... the greatest nightmare !
  • Need... more... souls !
  • Souls ! Come unto me !

[edit] Soulcalibur III

  • Leave me alone...
  • I must finish my duty...
  • You could... never understand!
  • Let's do this.
  • Move... I don't have time to play around.
  • It doesn't matter... whether I am saved.
  • Sinners need no mercy... or sympathy.
  • Never... will I close my eyes again.
  • I'm done... with nightmares!
  • I've gotten rid of my... weakness.
  • No longer... will I have doubts or fears.
  • I fear nothing... I will face my darkness.
  • I cannot die... without fulfilling my duty.
  • There's... no turning back.
  • Why hasten your death?
  • Never again... will I bend to anyone's will!
  • I've made up my mind. I will finish this.
  • I will decide... when and how I die.
  • No... I cannot give up now!
  • My life... is not for your taking!
  • ...Damned evil spirit.
  • Do not call me Nightmare!
  • Father... I won't give up.
  • I won't fail... Even if i must sacrifice my life!
  • I'm sorry... But I'm in a hurry.
  • I guess it's too late... but even then...
  • I do not desire... a false salvation.
  • Someday... Somehow...
  • I shall not... forget this pain.
  • I cannot... cleanse myself of this sin.
  • I'm sorry... But I must move on.
  • Will I ever... be saved?
  • I avoided your vitals... you'll live.
  • My life is yours... but give me some time.
  • You could never beat me.
  • You cur!
  • You're mine!
  • Time to die!
  • What's wrong?!
  • That's it!
  • Give it up!
  • Shut up!
  • Gimme a break!
  • Pathetic!
  • Outta the way!
  • Get up!
  • Stay down!
  • Don't get in... my way!
  • This is... the end!
  • What a joke!
  • Is that all you've got?
  • Dammit!
  • How could I lose?!
  • What?

[edit] Soulcalibur IV

  • My life is not for your taking.
  • There is something I must finish.
  • You could never understand.
  • Move, I don't have time to play around.
  • I will not fail even if I must sacrifice my life.
  • I do not desire a false salvation.
  • The end is near, I can feel it!
  • Is that all you've got ?
  • Forgive me.
  • This is it!
  • Why hasten your death?
  • Time to fly!
  • Fall!
  • I'll crush you!
  • Give up!
  • Here!
  • I won't lose!
  • Out of the way!
  • You won't escape.
  • Eat this!
  • You can't stop me!
  • Enough talk!
  • Silence!
  • Ready!?
  • No good!
  • I'll crush you!
  • Get ready!
  • Prepare to die!
  • Begone!
  • Stand aside!
  • It will soon be over.
  • Father, is that you? No you cannot fool me.
  • How dare you. Do not expect forgiveness.
  • Servants of the evil sword, you shall not escape.
  • I do not expect to be forgiven.
  • Let's do this! My unforgivable past!
  • With this, it ends.
  • Our kind should not exist in this world. Not ever again.
  • I cannot lose. I cannot allow myself to lose!
  • Prepare to taste the wrath of my sword!
  • I told you to stay out of my way!
  • You're in my way, stand aside!
  • You will not stand in my way!
  • If you value your life, do not interfere!
  • I will not say anything. Just leave!
  • You are wrong! This a sword of absolution, of forgiveness!

[edit] Trivia

  • In Soul Edge, Siegfried had a secret costume entitled "Siegfried!", which made him appear as an early version of Nightmare in red armor. Originally, the developers of that game had considered using the alternate costumes as separate characters, but the idea was scrapped. Ironically, Siegfried is later made the 3rd Costume of Nightmare in Soulcalibur II.
  • One of Siegfried's Extra Weapons is the Glam (mistranslation of Gram), the weapon the hero Sigurd from Norse mythology used to kill the dragon Fafnir. Fittingly, in Soulcalibur Legends Siegfried fights a dragon named Fafnir.
  • Siegfried's name means "victory (=Sieg), peace and/or protection (=fried)" in German.
  • It should be noted that Siegfried and Sigurd are not the same name, but both share the suffix 'Sig' meaning 'victory'
  • In Soulcalibur III, Siegfried's weapons and fighting style are available under the discipline Soul of Siegfried to characters created under the Knight class.
  • In Tales of Souls, near the end of any character's path, Siegfried will face off against Nightmare, and the winner will face the player's character next. This of course excludes himself and Nightmare, as these two will battle if Siegfried or Nightmare manage to avoid being trapped in the cage. Or else, they will fight Zasalamel.
  • In Soulcalibur III, what appears to be a body suit beneath Siegfried's armor bears a coloration discontinuity; in the opening movie and concept art, the suit is depicted to be bright green, but in all other aspects of the game, it appears to be black in color. Also, one of his concept art slides depicts him wearing a helmet shaped like an eagle's head and a suit of armor with feather designs on it, similar to the armor he currently wears.
  • Siegfried's nickname in Soul Edge is "Innocent Darkside", in Soulcalibur it's "A Soul in Purgatory", and in Soulcalibur IV it's "A Glint of Conviction".
  • Siegfried's Destined Battle in Soul Calibur is Mitsurugi or Arthur, and in Soulcalibur II and Soulcalibur III his Destined Battle is Raphael. Also, Siegfried is the Destined Battle of Custom Characters with a 'Lightning' alignment (in Quick Play). His final battle in Soulcalibur IV is Nightmare.
  • In his Soulcalibur III 2P costume, he has short hair, like he has in Soul Blade. The haircut seems to be layered. This hairstyle returns for his Soulcalibur IV 2P costume.
  • In his 2P costume in Soulcalibur IV, he wields the same looking Soul Calibur from Soulcalibur III, except this version seems to have a darker shade of blue.
  • Siegfried's soul seeks redemption to atone for sins. These include Frederick's murder at his hands, and for Siegfried's life as Nightmare.
  • Siegfried's ending in Soulcalibur IV brings ambiguity over his good intentions because it is a source of controversy over whether he simply brought peace to the world, making it a utopia, or if he crystalized everything, ending the world. Also, Fans debate the exact meaning of Siegfried's line "our kind should not exist in this world. Not ever again" if he meant humanity in general, or those with connections with Soul Edge in some way or another.
  • In his first stage of his Story Mode in Soulcalibur IV, Siegfried fights his father, Frederick, who is actually an illusion created by Zasalamel.
  • In the opening movie of Soulcalibur III, the way Siegfried pierces Soul Edge's eye with Soul Calibur is similar to what Cassandra does in her Soulcalibur IV ending.

[edit] Series' appearances

[edit] Relationships

[edit] Gallery

Siegfried and Nightmare in Soulcalibur

Siegfried as Nightmare in Soulcalibur

Nightmare and Siegfried in Soulcalibur

Ivy and Siegfried art from Soulcalibur

Siegfried as Nightmare's 3rd costume in Soulcalibur II

Siegfried art from Soulcalibur III

Siegfried art from Soulcalibur III

Siegfried wallpaper from Soulcalibur III

Siegfried portrait from Soulcalibur III

Siegfried Wallpaper from Soulcalibur Legends

Siegfried wallpaper from Soulcalibur Legends

Siegfried render from Soulcalibur IV

Siegfried's alternate costume in Soulcalibur IV

Siegfried art from Soulcalibur IV

Siegfried wallpaper from Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny

Main characters in the Soul series
Algol | Amy | Astaroth | Cassandra | Cervantes | Charade | Dampierre | Edge Master | Hilde | Hwang | Ivy | Kilik | Li Long | Lizardman | Maxi | Mitsurugi | Necrid | Nightmare | Olcadan | Raphael | Rock | Seong Han Myeong | Seong Mi-na | Setsuka | Siegfried | Sophitia | Taki | Talim | Tira | Voldo | Xianghua | Yoshimitsu | Yun-seong | Zasalamel
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