The original novel was a huge hit, and the anime Overlord has now aired its second season, with a third season already scheduled. This time, we will focus on the characteristics and abilities of the Floor Guardians, who are indispensable characters in Overlord.
What is Overlord?
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There was one person who was reviving his thoughts alone until the end of the VRMMORPG "Yggdrasil", a player named Momonga who was once at the top of the guild Ains Ooal Gorn, which was the strongest in the game. He closed his eyes as soon as the service ended, but the game did not end and he was sent to another world. The NPCs and other characters in the guild seemed to have their own will as if they were alive. This is the story of getting caught up in battles and chaos in this other world.
What are Floor Guardians?
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An NPC who protects the floors of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, the home base of the guild [Ainz Ooal Gone]. A being created by a player who was a member of Ainz Ooal Gone, and reflects the player's hobbies and preferences. He fights back when other players attack the Great Tomb of Nazarick. All floor guardians are set to level 100, and after being sent to another world, he boasts the strongest and purest strength.
Guardian Commander Albedo
Albedo is the floor guardian commander. He also serves as Ainz's aide, reporting administrative matters and acting as a secretary.
Characteristics of Albedo
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Albedo's characteristics include beautiful long black hair, a pure white dress, and an unparalleled beauty, but she has something reminiscent of a devil's wing growing from her waist. Another name for her appearance is the "Merciful Pure White Devil." Momonga changed her setting of "She's a bitch by the way" to "She loves Momonga," and after being sent to another world, she sometimes loses her senses and approaches Ainz.
Albedo's strength and abilities
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Albedo's level is 100, making her one of the strongest in the other world. In terms of strength among the Floor Guardians, although there is also the issue of compatibility, he is strong against Sebas and weak against Cocytus. Albedo's strength lies in defense rather than offense, and his full-body armor "Hermes Trismegistus" specializes in physical defense. If he sacrifices his armor, he has the defensive power to withstand the strongest magic, even super-tier magic, three times and remain unscathed.
Even in the original work, there are still many mysteries surrounding Albedo
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Even in the original novel (book version), there are still few battles in which Albedo appears in the open, and her combat abilities are unknown. However, since Albedo proposed creating a supreme 41-person exploration team in another world, and since she also made an appearance on the stage in the Re-Estize Kingdom, it is expected that she will appear more often from now on.
Shalltear Bloodfallen, guardian of the 1st to 3rd floors
Shalltear is the guardian of the 1st to 3rd floors "Tomb".
Characteristics of Shalltear
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She looks like a 14-year-old girl, but she is a vampire. She has pale, lifeless skin, long silver hair, and bright red eyes, and is very beautiful. However, she is concerned about the size of her breasts, and the unnatural swelling in her breasts is due to padding. When Ainz revived Shalltear, who died in the battle with Ainz, and Ainz asked her if there was anything wrong with her body, Shalltear, who had no recollection of the crimes she had committed, pointed out that her breasts were small, which earned her the anger of the other floor guardians.
Shalltear's strength and abilities
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As a level 100, she was created as an attack-specialized type, making her the strongest floor guardian in one-on-one combat. She wields a spoiler lance as a weapon, and has the characteristic of recovering the amount of damage she inflicts. Her crimson-dyed armor can only be damaged by God-class weapons. Although he has the strongest fighting abilities, he has no reconnaissance skills, and if the battle drags on, he goes into a "blood frenzy" and loses his composure. He's also not good at brain battles, and there's a chance he'll lose in any battle that isn't a straight-up clash. In fact, he fell for Ainz's plan and was defeated despite the difference in ability. Because he's the strongest, he becomes careless.
Considerations on Shalltear's future
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In the original novel, Ainz, Shalltear, and Aura head to the dwarf city. There, Shalltear, whose only redeeming quality is fighting with strength alone, is made to fight in order to teach her to think. Shalltear, who has started to use her brain, will become even more powerful. And the conflict with the Slane Theocracy, who brainwashed Shalltear, will likely be depicted in the future. I'm looking forward to seeing a character named [Banban Sekiji] who is a descendant of an Yggdrasil player.
Gargantua, guardian of the 4th floor
Guardian of the 4th floor of Nazarick, the "Underground Lake". In the anime version, when Ainz appears in front of the Lizardmen, the enormous golem is Gargantua.
Characteristics of Gargantua
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We know that Gargantua is not an NPC created by the 41 Supreme Beings, but a strategic-class siege golem that exists under the rules of Yggdrasil. He is a golem that has been given the status of guardian, and has a different position from the other guardians.
Considering Gargantua's strength
In the book and anime versions, he only threw a giant rock at the Lizardman Village to create Ainz's throne, and no combat took place, so the details are unknown. However, it is highly likely that Gargantua is the greatest golem mentioned by the 41 Supreme Beings, and his combat abilities are set to be stronger than Shalltear's. However, since he was a golem that was originally in Yggdrasil, he is not included in the guardian hierarchy.
Cocytus, guardian of the 5th floor
Guardian of Nazarick's 5th floor, "Glacier." He is a bipedal insectoid.
Characteristics of Cocytus
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He has a 2.5 meter giant body that resembles an insect, and he has a cold air around his body. His behavior and personality make him a warrior. He also knows the equipment of all the guardians, and has the ability to predict battles and observe, which makes him better than Albedo. After his defeat in battle with the Lizardmen, Ainz teaches him to learn and the dangers of only following orders. He is also adept at communicating with Demiurge, consulting him when he doesn't understand something or is in trouble.
Considering Cocytus's strength and abilities
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Level 100. Uses various weapons with four arms, and when equipped, his attack power is the best among the guardians. As an insectoid, he cannot wear armor, but even without it, he cannot even hurt ordinary people. However, he is no match for the guardians equipped with armor. In the Lizardman battle, he showed composure by watching his opponent's moves and rejoicing in his predictions and strategies. In terms of compatibility, he is strong against Albedo and weak against Sebas, but he has easily blocked Sebas's blows. Cocytus is not depicted fully equipped.
Aura Bella Fiora, Guardian of the 6th Floor
Guardian of the 6th Floor, "Jungle." They are twin siblings who are dark elves.
Characteristics of Aura Bella Fiora
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Appearance: A girl of about 10 years old, with short blonde hair, gold and green heterochromia, light dark skin and pointed ears, a race called dark elves. Being elves, she has a long life span, and contrary to her appearance, she is 76 years old. Due to the hobby of her creator, Bukubuku Chagama, she dresses like a man despite being a woman.
Considering Aura Bella Fiora's strength and abilities
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Level 100. Individually, she is the weakest of the guardians, but as a group, she is stronger than the other guardians. She fights by using creatures such as magical beasts. Her combat ability is low, but her intelligence is excellent. Ainz is so trustworthy that he made Aura his watchdog, wanting Shalltear, who is superior in combat ability, to learn how to fight while thinking. Details are unknown as no full-scale battle has been depicted yet.
Guardian of the 6th Floor Mare Bello Fiore
Aura's younger brother and the same guardian of the 6th floor.
Characteristics of Mare Bello Fiore
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Although he looks like a girl, he is a so-called boy who is forced to cross-dress as a hobby of his creator, Bukubuku Chagama. Like Aura, he has blonde hair, long pointed ears, and blue and green heterochromatic eyes. Although he is a man, his behavior and speech are completely feminine, which confuses Ainz. He is always timid and is often scolded by his sister.
Considerations on Mare Bello Fiore's strength and abilities
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He is so specialized in wide-range magic that Ainz instructs him to hide Nazarick from the outside. He is the second strongest guardian after Shalltear. He has great physical abilities and strong arms despite his appearance. He is strong enough to break the leg of a female six-armed executive with one blow and drag her around with one arm.
Demiurge, Guardian of the 7th Floor
Guardian of the 7th floor, "Lava."
Characteristics of Demiurge
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He is tall, has pointy ears, and wears a suit, giving him a gentlemanly appearance. He is very smart and is on par with Albedo in terms of intelligence. He speaks very politely, so you wouldn't think he is a demon, but he is cruel to humans, and if Ainz doesn't order him to do so, he will kill humans or use them as experimental materials. He is highly relied upon by the guardians and is an excellent advisor. He takes Ainz's world domination seriously and is proceeding with his plan regardless of Ainz's will. However, his plan is very excellent.
Consideration of Demiurge's strength and abilities
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He doesn't have high combat ability and can only use a few magic spells, but the demons he commands are powerful. Demiurge's individual strength is on par with Aura's. Although Demiurge is weak individually, his strength lies in fighting in groups, and in the novel, when the Demon General of Wrath and the False Pleiades fought against Ainz, the demons he controlled were strong enough to give Ainz a hard time. Even though they are weak, this is in terms of their rank within Nazarick, and there are few people who can match them in the world after they are transported to the other world.
The Future of Demiurge
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Demiurge goes to various countries calling himself a demon under the name of Yaldabaoth. He will likely continue to use Yaldabaoth to meddle in various countries for his plans to dominate the world.
Victim, Guardian of the 8th Floor
Guardian of the 8th Floor, "Wilderness".
Victim's Characteristics
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He has a halo and a withered branch stuck in his head. His skin is red and he looks like a baby. Not much has been said about her, but instead of disappearing, she guards the 8th floor with the purpose of stalling Ainz's path, which is a powerful special skill effect. Furthermore, she has agreed to sacrifice herself to protect Ainz if something happens when Ainz goes outside. She is extremely loyal, and is willing to sacrifice herself as much as necessary to protect Ainz.
Summary of Floor Guardian's Characteristics and Abilities
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This time, we focused on the Floor Guardians. Floor Guardians are the core members of the Overlord story, and their contact with people from other worlds is very interesting. We recommend that you read the novel or watch the anime. That's all. Thank you for reading.
