Castlevania: Dracula X Inventory
Sub-Weapons
Dagger
At the price of 1 heart, Richter can throw three knives for a small amount of damage. While lacking in power, the dagger lightly taxes your heart supply, and is handy when you're in a pinch.
Axe
When used to greatest effect, the Axe can bring the fight to both airborne enemies and foes on the high ground. Traveling in a high but short-ranged arch, the Axe boasts modest damage and is arguably the most versatile of the sub-weapons.
Cross
Behaving roughly like a boomerang, the cross will steadily travel in a straight line before returning to Richter. Quick thinking players will realize that leaping over the boomerang on its return path makes it all the easier to clear out enemies sneaking behind Richter.
Holy Water
The blessed crystal clear water within the bottle looks innocent at first glance, but when unleashed it creates a blanket of flames that will incinerate all unholy-beings in its path. Holy Water is a blessing when facing armored foes that would otherwise deflect your attacks, as the volatile liquid deals hefty damage that they cannot avoid.
Stopwatch
The quaint Stopwatch may endow you with the knowledge of time, but this particular specimen literally commands it. When used, all enemies will have their moments greatly slowed down. Some beings are immune to this effect, though.
Key
Among the maze-like interior of Dracula's Castle lie many sealed doors and gateways that house the Count's secrets. Keys to bypass these seals are hidden in select candelabras scattered throughout the countless hallways and the Castle grounds.
Items
Small Heart
To utilize your sub-weapons, you must gather these small hearts that power them. Striking candelabras will commonly yield these.
Large Heart
Worth five Small Hearts, though not that uncommon.
Pot Roast
The humble Wall Meat, tucked away in quite abnormal areas, serves to regenerate a modest amount of HP. For Maria, these will come in the form of pastries and desserts.
Rosary
This sacred symbol protects those who touch it, eliminating all dark creatures onscreen in a blinding flash.
1-Up
Rare item that grants the player an extra life.
Money
Scattered throughout the game are variously colored bags of currency. These not only boost your score, but can also purchase demos of the Boss Fights. Use these to find out which tricky maneuvers work best against that seemingly invincible boss.
