Will Anthonio Zeppeli (ウィル・A・ツェペリ, Wiru Antonio Tseperi) was confirmed for All-Star Battle R in the game's initial announcement trailer.[1]
His voice actor, Yoku Shioya reprises his role from the anime and the previous game. All of his voicelines were re-recorded and include new pieces of dialogue.
Zeppeli has XXX health and uses the Ripple (波紋, Hamōn) Battle Style. During a fight, he can use several different attacks that were featured in Phantom Blood.
Outside of the All-Star Battle Mode, Dio Brando has unique interaction dialogue for both his match entrances and victories when facing certain characters.
The player's Heart Heat Gauge only fills by using "Ripple Breathing." The player's attack power is increased.
Secret Missions
1. Use the "Seated Jump" special: 1000 G 2. Land the "Zoom Punch" special: Jonathan Publicity Artwork
Entrance Dialogue
Zeppeli: You did well to survive! But the mask's master lives as well! Jonathan: Wha?! While still sitting? How can you jump so high with just your knees?!
Victory Dialogue
Zeppeli: I am Baron Zeppeli. It takes more than courage to beat the power of the stone mask!
Defeat Dialogue
Jonathan: What?! You mean Dio is... Dio is still alive?!
1. Land a 5-hit combo: 1000 G 2. Land the "Pow!" throw: Zeppeli Publicity Artwork
Entrance Dialogue
Zeppeli: Bastard! How many lives have you sucked away to heal those wounds?! Dio: I don't know, how many loaves of bread have you eaten in your lifetime?
Victory Dialogue
Zeppeli: The overwhelming evil! Can you feel it?!
Defeat Dialogue
Dio: Ripple? Breathing? Save your breath for a glorious fanfare to my superiority!
The opponent's attack power is increased. The opponent's health continuously refills.
Secret Missions
1. Land a First Attack: 1000 G 2. Use the "Vapor Barrier" style: Zeppeli Reference Sketch 3. Attack from the "He bent backwards!" skill: Zeppeli's Theme 4. Win with a Great Heat Attack: Wamuu Special Outfit A
Entrance Dialogue
Wamuu: The Ripple users haven't died out yet?! Zeppeli: Now what do we have here? He feels even stronger than a vampire...
Victory Dialogue
Wamuu: I thought you Ripple warriors were many, but I see you're all out of allies...
The opponent's Ripple damage and defense are increased.
Secret Missions
1. Land a counterattack: 1000 G 2. Land a 10-hit combo: Gyro (Mounted) Publicity Artwork 3. Land a Heart Heat Attack: Gyro's Theme 4. Win with a Great Heat Attack: Gyro Special Outfit A
Entrance Dialogue
Zeppeli: Now that's an interesting technique you've got there. I'd be much obliged for a match. Gyro: You noticed my Spin? Just who are you?
Victory Dialogue
Gyro: You're out here spitting wine, and you think Steel Balls are a weird weapon?
Defeat Dialogue
Zeppeli: You've certainly got talent, boy. Say, we haven't met before, have we?