Although Soul Calibur hasn’t seen much attention in recent years, the franchise has impressively managed to survive the tests of time by introducing more compelling characters and better designed versions of its heroes with subsequent games. Ultimately, it’s the heroes themselves that make or break a great franchise.

For players only just getting acquainted with Soul Calibur, the myriad of heroes might look daunting at first glance. Even seasoned players might be looking for a change of pace and playstyle with a switch of their main. So, why not choose the next hero to practice based on zodiac type?

12 Aries: Xianghua

Xianghua is one of the quickest and most agile characters of the game. While she best succeeds at medium to close range, she’s quite efficient once the enemy’s locked into a deadly combo chain.

Personality and playstyle-wise, Xianghua is great for any competitive players like Aries. They like coming out on top and appreciate characters that provide a dynamic style of play.

11 Taurus: Siegfried

The sullen main hero of the Soul Edge story, Siegfried is a crusader whose kit is centered around his massive sword, Requiem. With a strong sense of justice and a slower but heavy-damage playstyle, he’s hard to master.

Any Taurus players will appreciate Siegfried’s steadfast personality, as well as his ability to dish out deadly damage at varying ranges.

10 Gemini: Maxi

Armed with nunchaku, Maxi represents a more traditional fighting style within the game. That being said, his outgoing personality and dynamic playstyle make him a versatile character, even if competitively he’s not the strongest hero.

Geminis enjoy characters that have a more light-hearted streak. It’s easy for them to identify with Maxi’s personality and his fun fighting style.

9 Cancer: Sophitia

The original main character of the franchise, Sophitia is a woman with a strong sense of purpose and a very solid kit. She excels at medium to close range and has a very likable personality that’s both strong and emotional.

Cancers will definitely identify with Sophitia’s character the most, due to their compassionate nature.

8 Leo: Mitsurugi

Known as one of the most powerful fighters in the universe of the game, Mitsurugi has made many enemies in his lifetime. A talented swordsman, he’s a very solid fighter with decent range and an arrogant flare.

Leos love being in control of every situation, with their fiery personalities matching the confidence of Mitsurugi down to the last letter.

7 Virgo: Setsuka

While Setsuka hasn’t seen much action in the franchise, she’s a pretty unique character with a cool weapon concept: a sword hidden inside a paper umbrella. And while Setsuka comes across as cold, she’s shown to simply be very determined and practical.

For a Virgo, Setsuka’s style might first be challenging, but their practical approach to her character will allow them to master her distinct style and appreciate her aloof but caring nature.

6 Libra: Kilik

Kilik is another character with a very unique fighting style, which can be super annoying to deal with for beginners. His staff gives him great range, making him effective in a number of situations.

Hi pensive yet passionate personality will be greatly appreciated by Libras, who might want to balance out their own diplomatic side with a bit of spice.

5 Scorpio: Nightmare

Known as the primary antagonist in a number of Soul games, Nightmare is a character that’s pretty much the bread and butter of the franchise. He’s very powerful, sharing a style similar to Siegfried with slow movement but high damage.

Scorpios aren’t evil like Nightmare, but they’ll like the cunning nature he brings to the table. As a fighter, he shares the same stubborn resourcefulness Scorpios have in spades.

4 Sagittarius: Tira

Outgoing and a little eccentric, Tira is the wild card of the franchise due to her strange personality. Her ring blade is a one-of-a-kind weapon, which develops into a deadly fighting valid at mid and close range.

With her out-there personality and  great sense of humor, there’s no better match for a Sagittarius than Tira.

3 Capricorn: Ivy

Ivy’s been a recurring character in the series for as long as it’s even existed, and she’s been known both in good and bad. Her strength is definitely her versatility, as she can fight both at close and long range due to her sword’s ability to transform into a whip.

Serious and highly disciplined, Capricorns will look up to Ivy’s strong personality and really appreciate the challenge her character brings. She’s very, very hard to master, but deadly in any fight.

2 Aquarius: Yoshimitsu

Originally from Tekken, Yoshimitsu has become sort of a legendary character in the world of fighting games. No other hero has moves as unpredictable as he does, making him one of the strongest heroes in the game.

Yoshimitsu is well-known for his quirky personality that errs on the deep side. Only an Aquarius could appreciate his strange uniqueness and comprehend the logic behind the chaos that he embodies .

1 Pisces: Talim

Fighting games aren’t exactly known for having kind and gentle characters, but Talim definitely embodies these traits while also being absolutely lethal. Her fighting style involves two tonfa blades, which make for quick and hard-to-counter close-range combo potential.

An affectionate and gentle Pisces will enjoy playing Talim mostly for her kind personality, while also kicking butt with her super fast-paced fighting style.

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