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Meliodas, eldest son of the Demon King and over 3,000 years old, appears deceptively youthful with short stature, blond hair, and emerald eyes, yet possesses immense physical strength and muscular build. His defining mark is the Dragon symbol carved on his left bicep, signifying his title as the Dragon's Sin of Wrath.
Once leader of the Ten Commandments under the Demon King, he bore the title "Meliodas the Love," wielding the Commandment that stripped power from those harboring hatred. Feared across clans, even by the Four Archangels, his combat prowess and ruthlessness were honed by the demon Chandler, who taught him the Full Counter technique. His fate shifted upon falling for Elizabeth of the Goddess Clan. Their forbidden love provoked the Demon King and Supreme Deity, resulting in a failed battle and dual curses: immortality for Meliodas, causing resurrection upon death while eroding his emotions, and endless reincarnation for Elizabeth, destined to die each time her memories returned, forcing Meliodas to witness her demise over 100 times.
During the Holy War 3,000 years prior, he fought alongside Elizabeth and the Stigma alliance against his own clan. The war ended tragically with Elizabeth's death. Wandering Britannia, Meliodas later became a knight in Danafor and loved a human woman, Liz. Her murder unleashed his devastating wrath, obliterating Danafor entirely and cementing his Sin of Wrath title. Years afterward, he formed the Seven Deadly Sins knights for Liones Kingdom. Framed for the murder of Grandmaster Zaratras, they went into hiding, with Meliodas operating the Boar Hat tavern until Princess Elizabeth sought his aid against a Holy Knight coup orchestrated by the demon Fraudrin.
Outwardly carefree and prone to bawdy humor, Meliodas masks profound trauma and guilt from past failures. He avoids killing, showing mercy, and upholds a strong sense of justice. However, threats to his companions trigger extreme rage, especially if his sword is targeted. Accessing his demonic power shifts his personality toward cold ruthlessness, echoing his Commandment past. Repeated deaths intensified his emotional erosion, leading to detachment and willingness to betray allies to end Elizabeth's curse.
His demonic abilities grant superhuman strength, regeneration, flight via darkness wings, and offensive/defensive darkness manipulation. His signature Full Counter reflects and amplifies magical attacks. He commands Hellblaze flames that negate regeneration and techniques like Divine Slayer and Revenge Counter. His Sacred Treasure, Lostvayne, creates physical clones, each diminishing in power relative to their number. Reclaiming his full demonic power unlocked "Assault Mode," drastically enhancing his abilities but amplifying darker traits.
Key relationships include his strained bond with brother Zeldris, who resented Meliodas for abandoning their clan. Estarossa, initially thought a brother, was revealed as the brainwashed archangel Mael. As captain of the Seven Deadly Sins, Meliodas shared close ties, particularly with Ban, though he temporarily disbanded the group. His enduring love for Elizabeth drove him to absorb the Ten Commandments' power and usurp the Demon King's throne, transforming him into a tall, long-haired adult form. After breaking the curses, he married Elizabeth, became king of Liones, and fathered a son, Tristan.
Once leader of the Ten Commandments under the Demon King, he bore the title "Meliodas the Love," wielding the Commandment that stripped power from those harboring hatred. Feared across clans, even by the Four Archangels, his combat prowess and ruthlessness were honed by the demon Chandler, who taught him the Full Counter technique. His fate shifted upon falling for Elizabeth of the Goddess Clan. Their forbidden love provoked the Demon King and Supreme Deity, resulting in a failed battle and dual curses: immortality for Meliodas, causing resurrection upon death while eroding his emotions, and endless reincarnation for Elizabeth, destined to die each time her memories returned, forcing Meliodas to witness her demise over 100 times.
During the Holy War 3,000 years prior, he fought alongside Elizabeth and the Stigma alliance against his own clan. The war ended tragically with Elizabeth's death. Wandering Britannia, Meliodas later became a knight in Danafor and loved a human woman, Liz. Her murder unleashed his devastating wrath, obliterating Danafor entirely and cementing his Sin of Wrath title. Years afterward, he formed the Seven Deadly Sins knights for Liones Kingdom. Framed for the murder of Grandmaster Zaratras, they went into hiding, with Meliodas operating the Boar Hat tavern until Princess Elizabeth sought his aid against a Holy Knight coup orchestrated by the demon Fraudrin.
Outwardly carefree and prone to bawdy humor, Meliodas masks profound trauma and guilt from past failures. He avoids killing, showing mercy, and upholds a strong sense of justice. However, threats to his companions trigger extreme rage, especially if his sword is targeted. Accessing his demonic power shifts his personality toward cold ruthlessness, echoing his Commandment past. Repeated deaths intensified his emotional erosion, leading to detachment and willingness to betray allies to end Elizabeth's curse.
His demonic abilities grant superhuman strength, regeneration, flight via darkness wings, and offensive/defensive darkness manipulation. His signature Full Counter reflects and amplifies magical attacks. He commands Hellblaze flames that negate regeneration and techniques like Divine Slayer and Revenge Counter. His Sacred Treasure, Lostvayne, creates physical clones, each diminishing in power relative to their number. Reclaiming his full demonic power unlocked "Assault Mode," drastically enhancing his abilities but amplifying darker traits.
Key relationships include his strained bond with brother Zeldris, who resented Meliodas for abandoning their clan. Estarossa, initially thought a brother, was revealed as the brainwashed archangel Mael. As captain of the Seven Deadly Sins, Meliodas shared close ties, particularly with Ban, though he temporarily disbanded the group. His enduring love for Elizabeth drove him to absorb the Ten Commandments' power and usurp the Demon King's throne, transforming him into a tall, long-haired adult form. After breaking the curses, he married Elizabeth, became king of Liones, and fathered a son, Tristan.