Manas & Ayus (マナス＆アユス?) are Voldo's signature weapons, a matched pair of katars he combines with his unique combat style to deadly efficiency. He uses these weapons in Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III, Soulcalibur IV, Soulcalibur V, and Soulcalibur VI.
They are said to have been found by Voldo's beloved master Vercci after sending his fleet on the hunt for Soul Edge, and have been Voldo's go-to weapons ever since his master's death. As Voldo's default weapons, they are well-balanced and have no weaknesses or special effects. To the untrained eye, the katars appear identical, and it isn't clear which is Manas and which is Ayus.
Soulcalibur II[]
| Manas & Ayus (SCII) | |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Wielder | Voldo |
| Weapon Type | Katar |
| Obtainment | |
| Price | Free |
| Statistics | |
| Special Effects | None |
Description: A pair of katars from Vercci's collection that Vercci himself found when leading his fleet in search of Soul Edge. Since his death, they have been used by Voldo. They are valued not only as works of art, but also as excellently balanced weapons.
Soulcalibur III[]
| Manas & Ayus (SCIII) | |
|---|---|
| Wielder | Voldo |
| Weapon type | Katar |
| Price | Free |
Manas & Ayus are Voldo's main weapons in Soulcalibur III. There are two versions of it (1P and 2P) and both lack any special abilities or stat changes.
Soulcalibur IV[]
| Manas & Ayus (SCIV) | |
|---|---|
 Manas & Ayus as they appear in Soulcalibur IV | |
| Wielder | Voldo |
| Weapon type | Katar |
| Price | Free |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 50 |
| HP | 30 |
| Power | 20 |
| Impact | 0 |
| Boost | 40 |
| Gauge | 0 |
| Special | 40 |
| Native skill | None |
Profile[]
Voldo's master was a named Vercci, who traveled the world seeking Soul Edge. On his journeys to the Orient he acquired many strange weapons that became part of his vast treasure hoard.
Manas and Ayus are a pair of jamadhar given to Voldo so that he could guard his master's treasure. Over the long years of his vigil, many were the pitiful thieves whose blood was let by their blades. Soul Edge came to use Voldo's fierce loyalty to control him, and now Manas and Ayus are wielded in the cause of evil.
Soulcalibur Broken Destiny[]
Manas & Ayus are Voldo's main weapons in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny. There are two versions of it: a 1P and 2P version, one for each of his outfits. They are already unlocked from the beginning.
Soulcalibur V[]
| Manas & Ayus (SCV) | |
|---|---|
| Wielder | Voldo |
| Weapon type | Dual Jamadhar Katars |
Profile: Back when Vercci was alive and well, sailing around the world in search of the fabled Soul Edge, he found a pair of unusual weapons known as Jamadhar Katars within the bountiful inventory of a wealthy merchant. Taken by the unique beauty of these weapons, Vercci gave them to his loyal subordinate Voldo and had him perform amazing feats of weapon mastery in order to ease the frustration caused by the elusive Soul Edge. Whether they found the cursed blade or not, Voldo was blissfully happy with his life of servitude to Vercci.
Voldo's blades still dance with a remarkable grace, but no longer for Vercci's entertainment, for Voldo's master was no longer of this world. Instead, Voldo now uses his blades to fulfill his master's last wishes.
It may be a reflection of the universe's sense of humor that Voldo, who would faithfully serve his master without question until his dying breath, was armed with weapons named "Mana" (Thought)" and "Ayus" (Life).
Soulcalibur VI[]
- "A pair of weapons from the East that were part of the Vercci collection: treasures gathered by the rich Italian merchant who once sought Soul Edge. Each has three deadly blades that can open and close around a guard that is sturdy enough to act as a shield. While they are exquisite works of art, their true value can be seen in combat."
- — Weapon Compendium description
Profile[]
Vercci was the head of the Burg family. He amassed great wealth, and earned the nickname "Merchant of Death" for his role as an arms dealer. A collector of weapons, he possessed numerous items from all over the world.
These katars are more accurately known as jamadhars, and were once stored in the Money Pit. Vercci used them to teach his right-hand man Voldo about the art of being a weapons dealer, so Voldo treasures them dearly.
The weapons' enrapturing form leads some to mistake them for ornamental pieces, but they've tasted the blood of countless intruders, so such an error of judgment could very well turn out to be a grave one...
Trivia[]
- The 2P variant of Manas & Ayus would later become Cerberus in Soulcalibur VI.
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