Follow our comprehensive Soulcalibur VI main story walkthrough to uncover the dramatic tales of each character and the cursed sword that binds them. Includes all battles, stages, and restrictions.
Enjoy the dramatic stories of each individual character, as well as the main tale of the cursed sword that ties them together.
To battle each character (including the custom characters) see the Characters section.
The Chronicle of Souls 1: Prologue
Soul Edge... Its story reaches far back into darkest depths of history. In the 16th century, the legend tried to rear its ugly head again...
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The Chronicle of Souls 2: The Ling Sheng Su Tragedy
When the Evil Seed emanated from the cursed blade one fateful day in Spain, it released a white light that burst forth, affecting lands far and wide—even as far afield as Ling Sheng Su...
Battle: Kilik (Moveset) vs Disciple
Stage: Cursed Moonlit Woods
Rounds: 1
Restriction: No Soul Charges
The Chronicle of Souls 3: The Cave of The Master Swordsman
When Kilik awoke, he found himself in an unfamiliar cave temple. While he was passed out, an old man had been taking care of him. Aside from identifying himself as a weapon expert from Ling-Sheng Su, the old man spoke little.
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The Chronicle of Souls 4: A Mysterious Visitor
1585 A.D.
Kilik chose to fight against his fate, and such began a period of intense training under the guidance of the old man, Edge Master.
Battle: Kilik (Moveset) vs ???
Stage: Master Swordman's Cave: Azure Horizon
Rounds: 3
Restriction: No Soul Charges
The Chronicle of Souls 5: The Final Test
Thought the arduous training lasted three years, it seemed to pass by in the blink of an eye. The evil harbored within Kilik and Kali-Yuga was being kept at Dvapara-Yuga. However, with it threatening to spill over at any moment, the only time he was able to feel anything approaching peace was during intense training.
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The Chronicle of Souls 6: Kilik's Journey Begins
1586 A.D.
There were several roads that led west, but the most common route was by sea. Once Kilik left the cave, he headed over the Himalayas, then traversed south in search of a port.
Battle: Kilik (Moveset) vs Malfested (using Mitsurugi's Katana fighting style)
Stage: Cursed Moonlit Woods
Rounds: 2
Restriction: No Soul Charges
The Chronicle of Souls 7: The Indian Port
At a port on the eastern coast of India, the sailor he had saved brought Kilik to the ship on which he was a crew member. However, though the ship was indeed heading west, its captain, Maxi, was nowhere to be found.
Battle: Kilik (Moveset) vs Lizardman (using Seong Mi-na's Zanbatou fighting style)
Stage: Indian Port
Rounds: 1
Restriction: No Soul Charges
Battle: Kilik (Moveset) vs Lizardman (using Astaroth's Giant Axe fighting style)
Stage: Indian Port
Rounds: 1
Restriction: No Soul Charges
Battle: Kilik (Moveset) vs Lizardman (using Sophitia's Short Axe fighting style)
Stage: Indian Port
Rounds: 1
Restriction: No Soul Charges
The Chronicle of Souls 8: The Malfested Swarm
The Ryuku-born pirate captain Maxi sailed the world with his crew looking for greater adventures, which at present had led them to an Indian port. Overhearing a commotion, Maxi made his way back to his ship expecting to find a simple altercation, but instead was greeted with the sight of an assault on his crew.
Battle: Maxi (Moveset) vs Kilik (Malfested)
Stage: Indian Port: Impending Storm
Rounds: 1
Restriction: Kilik's Health depletes
The Chronicle of Souls 9: A Violent Confrontation
Battle: Maxi (Moveset) vs Mitsurugi
Stage: Sunken Desert Ruins
Rounds: 3
Restriction: None
The Chronicle of Souls 10: A Fated Meeting
Kilik and Maxi headed west, eventually arriving at an oasis capital and key transport location in the Middle East, where they attempted to gather information on Soul Edge. Searching alone, Kilik stumbles upon a park where he had an unexpected encounter with a young woman from Asia.
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The Chronicle of Souls 11: Shadow of the Azure Knight
With Xianghua now on board, the duo of Kilik and Maxi become a trio. The further west they headed, the more their target, Soul Edge, came to dominate their conversations.
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The Chronicle of Souls 12: The Warrior in Black
As the three companions' journey progressed, a mysterious stranger appeared before them and tried to get close to Kilik. What on earth could they be plotting?
Battle: Kilik (Moveset) vs Grøh
Stage: Cursed Moonlit Woods
Rounds: 3
Restriction: No Soul Charges
The Chronicle of Souls 13: For Whom Would You Die?
Once in Europe, the group of travelers headed to Athens in Greece. While soaking up the ancient ambiance, Kilik met a lone woman.
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The Chronicle of Souls 14: The Fu-Ma Ninja
Kilik and the team made their way towards Osthreinsburg, but, before they knew it, they wound up lost in a meadow. When they finally noticed their predicament, they were plunged into confusion as a strange air encompassed them.
Battle: Xianghua (Moveset) vs Taki
Stage: Windswept Plains
Rounds: 3
Restriction: None
The Chronicle of Souls 15: The Lady with the Strange Sword
Osthreinsburg, what promised to be their final battleground, was within their sights. No matter what fate had in store for them, it was too late to turn back now. Steeling his nerves, Kilik made his way into the forest surrounding the abandoned castle.
Battle: Xianghua (Moveset) vs Ivy
Stage: Cursed Moonlit Woods
Rounds: 1
Restriction: Fight ends after reaching 25% of Ivy's HP
The Chronicle of Souls 16: Time for Revenge
The forest was littered with traps to ward off invaders. As the trio proceeded through the fallen trees, fate brought them face to face with a giant ax-wielding warrior.
Battle: Maxi (Moveset) vs Astaroth
Stage: Cursed Moonlit Woods
Rounds: 3
Restriction: None
The Chronicle of Souls 17: No Escape
Led by a man dressed in black, Kilik and Xianghua entered Osthreinsburg Castle. The man walked without hesitation, as though intimately familiar with the layout and situation of the castle.
Battle: Kilik (Moveset)
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