Nightmare

Nightmare (ナイトメア, Naitomea) is the main antagonist of the Soul series. He made his debut in Soulcalibur. He is the living incarnation of the cursed sword, Soul Edge, the objective of most other characters in the story. He appears as a DLC character for Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale.

Biography
Nightmare has been present in one form or another in most games after Soulcalibur, appearing in Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III, Soulcalibur III: Arcade Edition, Soulcalibur Legends (as an unplayable boss), Soulcalibur IV, Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny, and Soulcalibur V. The Nightmare appearing in Soulcalibur V is a new being. Soul Edge possessed the body of a swordsman and plots behind the scenes under the alias "Graf Dumas" as he plans to resurrect the full power of Soul Edge.

Nightmare has been portrayed in the games as a violent and ruthless creature, constantly in search of souls to restore Soul Edge. He looks down on humans, considering them "pathetic" and "foolish", having no mercy for others, even to those who serve him, as shown in his Tales of Souls path where he considers killing his loyal servant Tira.

What lies in his soul is Damnation and Destruction.

In Soulcalibur V's promotional material he is referred to as The Symbol of Destruction.

THE LEGACY OF NIGHTMARE
 * Soul Edge
 * Soulcalibur
 * Soulcalibur II
 * Soulcalibur III
 * Soulcalibur IV
 * Soulcalibur V

Rival
Name: Pyramid Head

Reason:

Connection: Both characters are the most iconic villains of their games. Pyramid Head of Silent Hill and Nightmare of Soulcalibur. They both seek for souls, Pyramid Head seeking for the souls of those who have done wrong and have to be eliminated and Nightmare because he needs them to restore his Soul Edge. They also both have big weapons that are an iconic feature of them, Pyramid Head having the Great Knife and Nightmare the Sould Edge.

Gameplay


(Square Moves)


 * - [[File:Btn_square.png]] -
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]]
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]] -
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]] -
 * - [[File:Btn_square.png]] (midair)
 *  - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]] (midair)
 *  - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]] (midair)
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]] (midair)

(Triangle Moves)


 * - [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] -
 *  - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]][[File:Btn_triangle.png]] -
 *  - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]][[File:Btn_triangle.png]] -
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]][[File:Btn_triangle.png]] -
 * - [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (midair)
 *  - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]][[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (midair)
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]][[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (midair)
 *  - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]][[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (midair)

(Circle Moves)


 * - [[File:Btn_circle.png]] -
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]][[File:Btn_circle.png]] -
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]][[File:Btn_circle.png]] -
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]][[File:Btn_circle.png]] -
 *  - [[File:Btn_circle.png]]
 *  - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]][[File:Btn_circle.png]]
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]][[File:Btn_circle.png]]
 * - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]][[File:Btn_circle.png]]

 (Throws)


 * - [[File:Playstation-Rstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Rstick-Right.png]] -
 * - [[File:Playstation-Rstick-Up.png]] -
 *  - [[File:Playstation-Rstick-Down.png]] -

 or (Trigger Moves)


 * Item Pick-up - [[File:Btn_r1.png]]
 * Block - [[File:Btn_l1.png]]
 * Evade - [[File:Btn_l1.png]] + [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]]

 (Super Moves)


 *  - [[File:Btn_r2.png]] (Level 1):
 * - [[File:Btn_r2.png]] (Level 2):
 *  - [[File:Btn_r2.png]] (Level 3):

Quotes from PlayStation All-Stars

 * When selected
 * Behold Soul Edge! A weapon without equal!
 * Now, Soul Edge! Grant your master his wish!
 * Prematch
 * Out of my sight, filthy cur!
 * You cannot defeat me, now or ever!
 * Your puny esistence ends here!
 * Item Pick-up
 * Give me, more power!
 * Attack shouts
 * Soul Edge... Burn!
 * Relinquish!
 * Not Enough!
 * Spark!
 * What? Whats wrong...
 * My blade...
 * You're nothing...
 * Hate!
 * Damn!
 * Struggle!
 * Drown in darkness!
 * Succesful KO
 * Is that all?
 * You fight like a mewling child.
 * You still insist on fighting?
 * Ah, your suffering, how it does soothe me.
 * Respawn
 * What?!
 * I won't forget this!
 * Your puny esistence ends here!

Introduction

 * Undefeatable - Nightmare slashes above his head while saying: "You cannot defeat me, now or ever!"
 * Get out of my eyes - Nightmare stand with his back to the screen turns around and holds his claw up saying "Out of my sight, filthy cur!"
 * End of the line - Nightmare slashes and his claw glows with purple essence and he says: "Your puny esistence ends here!"
 * True nightmare - Nightmare pulls the Soul Edge out of the ground and he lightens purple.

Victory Theme

 * Default Theme
 * Pavor Nocturnus
 * In The Name of Father

Symbol of Destruction
The default appearance of Nightmare.
 * Black skin: his armor is black and his claw and the Soul Edge are brighter red.
 * Purple skin: his armor is purple and the other things are orange.
 * Gray skin: he is completely gray (similar to his concept art).

Azure Knight
A costume based on his alternate costume in Soulcalibur V.
 * Blue skin: his cloth is blue and his armor is pruplish.
 * White skin: his cloth is white and his armor metal.
 * Black skin: his cloth and armor are black.

Twisted Nightmare
A costume based on his appearance in Soulcalibur IV
 * Yellow skin: his armor is gold-like and his hair orange.
 * Blue skin: his armor is blue and his hair is white and the orb inside him too,
 * Green skin: his armor is green and his hair and orb are yellow.