Claudio Serafino

Claudio Serafino (クラウディオ・セラフィーノ) is a character in the Tekken series, first introduced in Tekken 7. Originating from Italy, he is known as "the world's strongest exorcist." Claudio is the de facto leader of the ancient exorcist organization, the Archers of Sirius, who have been banishing supernatural threats for centuries. In Tekken 7, he clashed with Heihachi Mishima due to his refusal to cooperate with the Mishima Zaibatsu, ultimately being forced to join. Claudio possesses potent exorcism abilities, manipulating energy and even creating energy arrows. He is characterized as somewhat arrogant and sarcastic, though he shows remorse for his past actions and a greater sincerity in Tekken 8. His primary objective is to eliminate demons, particularly those with the Devil Gene. In combat, he excels at utilizing the "Starburst" enhanced state and delivering high damage through combos. His attire typically consists of a white frock coat with gold accents, a signature black bandage on his right arm, and his left eye glows white when wielding his exorcism powers. In Tekken 8, he begins cooperating with Ling Xiaoyu to atone for past mistakes and fight against evil.