Marie

Story

Once a kind-hearted orphan, Marie was transformed into the Skullgirl after coming into possession of the Skull Heart, granting her immense power at a terrible cost. Fueled by a desire for revenge against the Medici Mafia, who tormented her and her loved ones, Marie used her newfound strength to wage war against the corrupt forces ruling New Meridian.

Though she despises the Skull Heart's corrupting influence, Marie struggles to resist its pull. Her willpower has allowed her to retain more of her humanity than past Skullgirls, but her time is running out. As the Skullgirl’s power grows, so does the inevitability of her becoming a monstrous force beyond her control.

Personality

Marie is a tragic figure—determined, resolute, yet deeply conflicted. While she despises evil and fights to protect those she cares about, her role as the Skullgirl forces her into an endless struggle between vengeance and corruption. Despite her intimidating presence, she maintains a strong moral compass, resisting the Skull Heart’s influence as long as she can.

Appearance

Marie is a ghostly, ethereal figure clad in a tattered maid’s uniform, a remnant of her past life. Her pale skin and glowing eyes reflect the Skull Heart’s dark influence, while spectral chains and swirling skulls surround her, hinting at her immense necrotic power. As she embraces her Skullgirl form, her appearance becomes increasingly monstrous and otherworldly.

Playstyle

Marie excels at space control with Dust Bunnies and Hilgard Specials, favoring a patient, bait-and-punish playstyle. She builds meter efficiently, has strong disjointed normals, great air mobility, and excels at zoning. Her Level 3 super, Weight of Our Will, is a powerful damage tool, especially in happy birthday scenarios. However, she struggles with low damage from scaled starters, weak defensive options, and awkward DHC synergy. Despite these flaws, her oppressive neutral and zoning make her a formidable presence.