The Warden (Samurai Shodown)

==Summary==
The Warden is a guest character from From Honor introduced in Samurai Shodown (2019). A just and noble knight from a foreign country, member of an order which embodies the highest values of chivalry. 
He wanders the world in search of someone to whom he should swear loyalty. His life is driven by the will of protecting the weak and testing his skill against new opponents. He reached Japan with the purpose of defeating Shizuka Gozen, whose evil presence represented a threat for the whole world.
The Warden kept traveling from land to land, battlefield after battlefield, until he reached a country ruled by knights. Although his dreams are of peace, he can't escape his fate as a warrior. With pain in his heart and sword in his hand, The Warden won't stop until his quest for justice and for honor will be over.Samurai Shodown (2019) - Official WebsiteSamurai Shodown (2019) - Warden's Story Mode
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: The Warden
Origin: Samurai Shodown
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Human, Knight
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Master Swordsman, Martial Arts (Expert in hand-to-hand combat), Acrobatics (Can perform several jumping attacks, recovery rolls and backflips that allow him to maintain his balance when hit in mid-air), Rage Power (A recurrent trope of the series is the ability of a warrior to increase their strength the more wounds and damage the sustain, with this power up being connected to rage), Attack Reflection (Via Parry), Fire Manipulation and Summoning (Via Catapult)
Attack Potency: City level (A rivalSamurai Shodown (2019) - Warden's Rival Battle to Jubei Yagyu and among the warriors would could defeat Shizuka Gozen)
Speed: Supersonic (Comparable to Jubei. At the very least comparable to Earthquake's henchmen, who can run fasterSamurai Shodown - Earthquake's Ending than the eye)
Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Strong enough to clash weapons with the likes of Hattori Hanzo, who can carry characters as heavy as Earthquake high into the sky, and Wan-Fu, who is strong enough to swing a large iron ball)
Striking Strength: City level
Durability: City level (Able to endure attacks from Jubei)
Stamina: At least Peak Human (A warrior in excellent physical condition. Can endure several attacks from cold weapons before going down. Used to sustain attacks based on fire, ice, electricity and more)
Range: Standard Melee Range physically, Extended Melee Range with his longsword, Hundreds of Meters via Catapult
Standard Equipment: Full-plate armor and longsword 
Intelligence: Likely Gifted in combat (Mostly shrouded in obscurity, the Warden is known for having walked the battlefields of many countries, drawn by an insatiable need of testing himself against the greatest warriors of the lands he traverses and punishing evildoers whenever he goes. He found a worthy rival in Jubei and could defeat Shizuka Gozen. Can wields his sword in various ways and disarm his enemies by catching their sword with his bare hands. As a member of a noble chivalric order, the Warden can be assumed to be quite cultured)
Weaknesses: None notable
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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|-|Special Attacks=
*Command Moves: Various combinations of precise swings and feints.
*Parry: The Warden holds his sword with both hands and counters an incoming attack, throwing the opponent off balance. This technique also reflects projectiles.
*Shoulder Bash: The Warden charges forward with a shoulder tackle. This move can be charged to increase its strength and range.
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WardenShoulder.gif|Clips taken from:Love of the Fight
|-|Super Attacks=
*Blackstone Bash: The Warden thrusts his sword into the opponent, then follows up with two low swings and finishes with a Shoulder Bash.
*Catapult: The Warden flips his sword, grabbing it by the tip and using the hilt to hammer the opponent and pull them in. He then orders his catapult to open fire and launch a flaming boulder at the opponent.
*Lightning Blade: By taking advantage of an opponent's opening, the Warden dashes forward at great speed and slashes their entire body.
Samurai Shodown (2019) - Warden's WFT, Super Special Move and Issen
|-|Other Techniques=
*Throw: The Warden grabs the opponent and pushes them sideways, throwing them off balance.
*Sword Clash: When clashing swords with the opponent, the Warden will try to overpower and disarm them.
*Sword Catch: the Warden catches the opponent's weapon with his bare hands, tosses it away and strikes them back.
*Counter: A defensive technique meant to either stagger or disarm the opponent.
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==Gallery==
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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