Craig Marduk
The Rowdy Vale Tudo Champion
Former Vale Tudo (mixed martial arts) champion who participates in the King of Iron Fist Tournament due to his grudge against Armor King. He has a ferocious fighting style and harbors a burning desire for revenge.
Quotes
- I am the true powerhouse!
- Victory is the proof of strength.
- Revenge is a fate that must be settled.
- Don't fear, fight.
Trivia
- Rumored to be modeled after a real-life fighter.
- One of the few characters who accurately recreates Vale Tudo techniques in the game.
- The grudge with Armor King is a central storyline element.
Alternate names
Krauser
Marduk
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A solidly built, muscular man with short hair. His expression is stern and rough. He has tattoos on his body and maintains a combat-ready posture.
- Height
- About 190cm
- Weight
- Around 110kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Muscular hulking physique
- Tattoos on arms and chest
- Perpetually stern expression
- Iconic items
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- Red trunks
- Fighting gloves
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Passionate
- Detailed personality
- Rough and intense, but harbors strong loyalty and a thirst for revenge deep inside. Competitive and defiant, he demonstrates unyielding tenacity. While sometimes hot-tempered, he also has a righteous side.
- Keywords
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- Intense
- Vengeful
- Loyal
- Competitive
- Brash
- Motto
- Strength decides everything
- Talents
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- Innate talent for mixed martial arts
- Overwhelming power
- Strength in close-quarters combat
- Superior striking technique
- Skills
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- Vale Tudo techniques
- Wrestling
- Power boxing
- Ground fighting
- Self-recovery ability
- Motivation
- Revenge against Armor King and restoration of family honor
- Habits
- When anger reaches its peak, his attacks become more erratic
- Favorite foods
- Steak, Protein shake, Beer
- Hobbies
- Martial arts training, Weightlifting at the gym
- Favorite places
- Ring, Gym
History
- Backstory
- Marduk, a powerhouse in Vale Tudo, accidentally caused the death of the first Armor King during a match. This incident sparked a fierce grudge, leading him to participate in the King of Iron Fist Tournament to seek revenge and reclaim his honor.
- Work title
- Tekken 3
- Media type
- Game
Accident that killed the first Armor King
- Significant event
- Accident that killed the first Armor King
- Description
- During a Vale Tudo match, he unintentionally killed Armor King in an accident, igniting their bloody feud.
Entry into the King of Iron Fist Tournament
- Significant event
- Entry into the King of Iron Fist Tournament
- Description
- Participates in the fighting tournament to settle the grudge.
Relationships
Armor King (2nd generation)
Rival
As the opponent tied by an ongoing fateful grudge, they constantly confront each other as rivals.
Vale Tudo fighting world
Vale Tudo fighting world: leader
Media appearances
Tekken 3
Game / Supporting
1997
Tekken 5
Game / Supporting
2004
Tekken 7
Game / Supporting
2015
Voice cast and creators
Daisuke Nan
- Voice actor
- Daisuke Nan
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Game series
David Forseth
- Voice actor
- David Forseth
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Game series
Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Creator name
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Role
- Original author
Kazuya Mishima
- Creator name
- Kazuya Mishima
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Craig Marduk Figure
- Item name
- Craig Marduk Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Craig Marduk T-Shirt
- Item name
- Craig Marduk T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited