Barbaros (バルバロス Barubarosu) of the Ottoman Empire is a mid-game boss in Soulcalibur Legends, although the player is tricked into thinking he is the final boss. He seeks to invade the Holy Roman Empire, which he almost manages to using the power of Soul Calibur. Barbaros turns into an enormous hulk using the sword's power, and begins laying siege to the Imperial Capital of Vienna. Therefore the Masked Emperor asks Siegfried to find Soul Edge, the only force that is equal to and can defeat the holy sword. Barbaros is defeated and Soul Calibur is taken to the Emperor, though her intention are not too honorable, and she demands Soul Edge as well.
History[]
After spending his childhood as a beggar, Barbaros would be struck with awe upon seeing the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul during his time working on a merchant's ship. The image of Topkapi Palace would never leave his mind, and he would eventually leave the merchant's ship and join the Leone d'Oro gang, eventually becoming its leader.
One day, he would break into the home of a soldier of the Ming Dynasty and discover an old sword—Soul Calibur. Using the power of the Spirit Sword, Barbaros would head back to the Topkapı Palace and take it for himself, usurping the throne of the Ottoman Empire. Afterwards, he would seek out to also conquer the Holy Roman Empire.
Battle[]
Barbaros is fought on the roof of a castle, and his body is only visible from the waist up. He attacks by slamming and swinging his gigantic fists. He can create shockwaves and is also able to shoot lasers from his eyes, causing cracks in the ground from which damaging light spews forth.
The player must beat him by attacking his fists when he slams them into the roof. After taking enough damage, Barbaros falls, making his head vulnerable to attack.
Quotes[]
Soulcalibur Legends[]
- You desire the sword?
- I will squash you!
- Pest. Know your place!
- You bug!
- Witness my power!
- Can you withstand it?!
- You worm...!
- My dream cannot be defeated...
- Let's go!
- Stand up, pathetic fool!
Trivia[]
- The first Siege of Vienna actually occurred in 1529,[2] as opposed to Soulcalibur Legends’ taking place in 1583.
- Barbaros is a very uncommon name for a Turk, a notable Turkish historical figure with that name was Hayreddin Barbaros. "Barbarossa" was, in fact, an Italian mispronunciation of his title (Baba Oruc), strengthened by its appropriateness (Hayreddin was red-headed with a beard).
- Barbaros is one of the few characters who uses Soul Calibur for his own evil purpose, along with Iska and the Masked Emperor.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g エンタテインメント書籍編集部. (2007). "ソウルキャリバー レジェンズコンプリートガイド". ソフトバンククリエイティブ. p.44. ISBN 978-4-7973-46664
- ^ Shaw, Stanford J. (1976). History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. Cambridge University Press. p. 93. ISBN 978-0-521-29163-7. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
| Soulcalibur Legends |
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| Soulcalibur Legends |
| Playable Characters |
| Astaroth α • Ivy • Lloyd • Mitsurugi • Siegfried • Sophitia • Taki |
| Non-playable Characters |
| Ammon • Barbara • Barbaros • Bernd • Cervantes • Fafnir • Geki • Iska • Joachim • Leonardo • Maki • Masked Emperor • Michael • Nightmare • Paracelsus |
| Stages |
| Chaos • Cyprus Arena • Fu-Ma Village • Great Himalayas • Imperial City of Chaos • Imperial City of Vienna • Imperial City Rampart • Old City Cathedral • Pirate Ship • Pyrenees Trail • Temple of Ammon • Zenon Mansion |