The
Vertexes
(
バーテックス
,
Bātekkusu
?
)
are a malevolent lifeform, created by the heavenly gods during the Anno Domini era for the purpose of exterminating mortal life.
Vertexes were created as cleansers with the purpose of passing down divine judgment upon humanity. They first appeared on Earth during 2015 AD. They succeeded in destroying much of the world, apart from the Shikoku island of Japan which was protected from certain destruction by the
Shinju-sama
, a conglomeration of gods that sided with humanity during the humanity-Vertex war. In order to further continue protecting the remnants of humanity from certain extinction, Shinju-sama borrowed chunks of their divine powers to young girls, which eventually became known as
Heroes
.
They initially stopped their attacks after the
Taisha
agreed to cease usage of the Hero System, and only resumed their attacks after they notice that the Taisha did not completely get rid of the System.
List of known Vertex types and their appearances in the series
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Additionally, Vertex can form Starclusters, such as the
Leo Starcluster
(レオ・スタークラスター;
Reo Sutākurasutā
). These Starclusters gain the abilities and appearance of the Vertex they're made out of. The Vertex seen in Nogi Wakaba is a Hero are referred to as
Arrow Evolver
(矢のようなものを発生させたもの),
Horn Evolver
(角のように硬質化して隆起したもの),
Snake Evolver
(巨大な蛇のような姿のもの), and
Centipede Evolver
(ムカデのように長い体型のもの).
Bold
names indicate mobage-exclusive Vertexes.
Nothing special. Both Zucca (Halloween) versions are not specifically named within the game.
N/A
Zucca version: Trick:Circular Small Green + DEF Down
Water Shield:
Weak Horizontal 1 line Blue + Movement sealed
Water Heal:
(Recover?) 20% HP for enemies (Vertexes?) within circular range (Only when as inavasion event sub-boss?)
Water Prison:
Circular damage + to heroes within range, reduce speed by 40% and movement speed by 40% (60% for both during Invasions?)
Horizontal = parallel to Vertex's incoming direction
Libra
A balance
Reflect Mirror:
Weak Horizontal 1 line Yellow + Area movement speed up
Reflect Mirror:
Cross Large Yellow + Area defense up in 10 seconds
Reflect Mirror:
Slanted line Yellow + Area defense up in 10 seconds
Shields Grant:
10s damage cut 5000 for friendly side (vertex) exclude self
Grand Reflection:
For 10s, friendly side (Vertexes) within area, attack peace +50%
Irregular Reflection:
Circular medium Yellow + Large knockback
Irregular Interrupt:
Circular damage to heroes within range + Large knockback
Assist Reflection:
Movement speed up for enemies (vertexes) other than self + Self DEF Up (Only during invasion session as non-main boss?)
Slanted line: Could either be Top Left - Bottom Right, or Top Right - Bottom Left.
Pisces
Needle Tail:
Circular Small Red + Area Attack up
Cheer Force:
10s atk +10% for friendly side (vertex) exclude self
Force Grant:
10s atk +30% for friendly side (vertex) exclude self
Torment Death:
damage for heroes within area for 50% max hp + Toxic
Lethal Hero Killer:
Instant kill level huge damage to heroes within range. (displayed hitbox: tiny cell directly in front of Scorpion; during Scorpion Invasion Event actual hitbox: inclulde everywhere after itself)
Doom Hero Killer:
Instant kill level huge damage to heroes within range. (straight line)
Ground Slam:
(Green) Vertical line at front -50% + Hero pushback resist -50% (or -30%)
Bomb Generate:
Weak Horizontal 1 line Red + Self attack up (Another version: Weak Horizontal 1 line Red + 10s Hero attack pace -40%)
Flutter Slap:
Circular Medium Yellow
Vertical: a vertical row in term of screen orientation, perpendicular to vertex incoming direction. Front: From Heroes' perspective
Uses ranged attacks and moves towards the Shinju. Low HP. Kill it before the map is clogged.
Arrow Blast
: Weak horizontal 1 Line Yellow + Self CRT Up
Horn Evolver (角のように硬質化して隆起したもの)
Skewered ball with halo
Above average HP, will try to change lanes after clashing with your Hero. Could cause great damage to your Hero when clashing.
Fermata
Similar to Attacca, but does not move as fast and usually does not change lanes. Has high attack and HP. Often comes in packs. Occassionally will also perform circular explosions if left untouched.
Tacet
High knockback status, high defense with very low HP. Provides a high amount of experience.
Poison Sting: causes damage to Heroes within range + 30 seconds toxic
Cadenza
Mob: will use ranged attack in frontline, then stay in position via movement debuff. Kill it before the map is clogged.
Horizontal Line Attack
: (Mob)
Grant Strength:
Circular Small Green + 8 seconds Friendly side (Vertexes) all member attack +10% (boss)
Accelerate:
Circular Damage + Movement speed for enemies (Vertexes) +20%
Portamento
Will perform circular explosion with self destruct with very high damage. Try to kill it or get out range before it explodes.
(Large Bassa version mobs:)
Overflow Power: All enemy (vertexes) movement speed -10% attack +30% (come with high knockback)
As a boss
, it can perform circular explosion without self destruct. However, no cut in for such move.
Maestoso
Will perform circular explosion with self destruct with very high damage. Try to kill it or get out range before it explodes.
Pulse Lightning:
Circular Small Yellow + Stun (Alta variant only?)
Bomb Drop:
Damage to Heroes within range (X-shaped/Circular/Slanted)
Float Guard:
For enemies (Vertexes) within range, damage cut 85% for damages from melee type and area type Heroes
Glissando
Gain immunity at HP 25% when as a boss. Must use hissatsu waza. In a mob, killing it gives HP regeneration.
Dark Explosion:
Circular Large Purple + Attack Sealed + Increase Attack Range
Heavy Ray:
Strong Horizontal 1 Line Yellow + Self Attack Up
Its baseline version's look is rather similar to the bassa version, please pay attention to purple colored parts in the bassa version to differentiate them.
Pesante
Very high HP, moves slowly, can buff its attack.
Hard Impact:
Circular Small Green + Self Attack UP
Circular Small Purple
+ 8s friendly side all member defense +1000
Con Fuoco
In the earliest drafts of the series, Vertexes were able to talk.
[1]
It is speculated that the Vertexes resemble torture devices.
In the final battle of
Washio Sumi is a Hero
, the anime depicts incomplete evolved Vertexes invading the barrier, which includes :
