| “ | …Hyoudou Issei, come back and fight me one day… | ” |
–Apophis's dying words to Issei Hyoudou, Volume 21, Last.DxD | ||
Apophis was a legendary Evil Dragon also known as the Eclipse Dragon and the Primal Eclipse Dragon. He was a member of Qlippoth prior to his betrayal of the group.
He led the attack towards the other world of ExE together with another legendary Evil Dragon: Aži Dahāka.
Appearance[]
In his human form, he had the appearance of a handsome brown-skinned young male in black vestments.
In his true form, Apophis had the appearance of a black Eastern Dragon exceeding one hundred meters in length, making him the second-largest Dragon in the series after Midgardsormr. He had gems along his body which released a shimmering, silvery glow. He had three eyes upon his head which released the same silvery glow as his gems. In this form, Apophis also exuded a powerful, ominous aura from his body.
Apophis himself is a mass of unpredictable darkness.
Personality[]
Apophis talked in a respectful manner addressing Rizevim Livan Lucifer as "Prince" although he didn't hold back in criticizing others. Apophis had a refined and sophisticated personality. While he loved battles and fighting, he strongly disdained barbaric brutality as he admitted his distaste for Evil Dragons like Grendel and Niðhöggr. He also claimed he had a bit trouble of fighting and taking on a straight forward opponent like Issei Hyoudou, because according to him, their compatibility was very poor. It was also revealed during his fight with Issei, that he had a very honorable side and had the pride of a true dragon, although he was considered an Evil Dragon. An example of his honorable side was shown when he didn't attack Issei and waited for him to activate his Diabolos Dragon God form. He wished to die by the hands of a strong hero, which made Issei respect him, despite committing many evil deeds. He also said that a battle with no honor (referring to Rizevim) is the lowest of the low.
History[]
Apophis was an Evil Dragon who was annihilated at some point before being revived by Rizevim.
Power and Abilities[]
Immense Strength: As an Evil Dragon said to be stronger then even the Five Great Dragon Kings, Apophis was an immensely powerful dragon. In fact, he was said to be among the three most powerful evil dragons alongside Crom Cruach and Aži Dahāka, as well as being so strong that he was known as the Nemesis of Ra the Egyptian God of the Sun. In Volume 21, it is revealed that he achieved Heavenly Dragon-class power, being much stronger than Rizevim, but not as powerful as Crom Cruach who surpassed Ddraig and Albion in their prime. He completely overpowered Issei Hyoudou's Cardinal Crimson Promotion, and continued to fight on par with Issei even when he was forced to use his Diabolos Dragon armor. The Sun God Ra is the only one who can actually properly defeat him.
Immense Durability: In his human form Apophis claimed that a single blow from Issei in his crimson armor would deal severe damage, and in his true form was able to briefly survive & talk after taking immensely powerful combination of Infinity Blaster and Longinus Smasher and this was after narrowly surviving an attack from Truth Idea of the True Longinus.
Darkness Manipulation: Apophis has immense darkness and shadow-based powers, which could be utilized to their fullest under the shade of darkness. His darkness can dissolve anything and anyone that it comes in contact with, such as opponents and their attacks. Apophis can fire off darkness as projectiles, from darkness itself or his mouth, maintaining its absorption and dissolving properties. As a testament to this, four enormous spheres were strong enough to clash with Issei's Infinity Blaster, who needed to release an additional Longinus Smasher.
- Primordial Water (原初の水, Gensho no Mizu): Apophis' special technique, where he creates and control volumes of black water able to submerge his surroundings and can be used to attack his opponents. It is extremely deadly, and is capable of dissolving anything that it comes in contact with, powerful enough to wound God-class beings and Issei's Diabolos Dragon, which was unscathed, despite receiving Rizevim's attacks. It is capable of nullifying the effects of Phoenix Tears, which turned black as it lost its function.
- Dark Field Barrier: He was shown to be capable of creating a strong black barrier where he could create a dark world of his own inside. As seen during his fight with Issei, it is revealed that the reason why he placed a barrier around them was to prevent Trihexa from interfering with their fight. He was aware that if Trihexa sensed Issei's Diabolos Dragon form, then the beast would come over to their place, knowing that Trihexa would be interested in both Ophis and Great Red's powers. The barrier remained intact even after Apophis died.
Magic: In Volume 20, Apophis had shown some skills in magic, having used it to store away the Holy Grail and summon it back when he needed it.
Shapeshifting: Apophis was able to shape-shift between his human form and his Dragon form. To shape-shift into his Dragon form, he enveloped his entire body in darkness, expanding and shaping himself into his true form.
Flight: Apophis possessed the ability to fly, doing so without wings as an Eastern Dragon.
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Trivia[]
- Apophis is known in Egyptian mythology as a personification of chaos and the nemesis of the Egyptian Sun God Ra.
- Apophis's original name in Egyptian mythology is Apep, whereas the name Apophis is the ancient Greek translation of his original name.
- Apophis is the fifth Eastern Dragon introduced in the series, the first being Vritra, second being Midgardsormr, third being Yu-Long, and fourth being Niðhöggr.
- Apophis is the second character that has been killed by Issei, the first being Shalba Beelzebub.