Bodyguards are fighters who protect the demon bosses. All demons have five bodyguards. Before one can actually battle the demon, they have to beat their five bodyguards. Bodyguards have their own speaking roles (except Shin).
Upon building his school, Hermit held a competition to find the one he deems worthy to be taught with his secret power. There are five fighters who compete in his competition, who act as Hermit's bodyguards. In reality, they hold no respect for Hermit and only seek to have his secret power, with the exception of Mantis, who seeks to destroy it.
The first three of Wasp's "bodyguards" are the members of New Blood, a group consisting of crew members who had rebelled against her. The last two bodyguards are the older crew members who still serve her.
Widow's "bodyguards" are mainly composed of men who have been charmed. The only exception is Puma, a woman who serves Widow to help her achieve her ambitions. Most bodyguards attack Shadow in an attempt to eliminate the competition, because they are mistaken in the belief that Shadow desires Widow as they do; since he merely wants to obtain her Demon Seal, and has no interest in her whatsoever. After being defeated by Shadow, they are released from Widow's spell.
Shogun is a military warlord, all of his bodyguards are officers from his army. They mistakenly recognize Shadow as "The Prince," who ruled the Empire before Shogun.
Titan's bodyguards are the evil counterparts of Shadow from other dimensions. In those dimensions, they were not strong enough to resist the pull of Shadow Energy and ended up getting corrupted by it. After defeating the Demons, instead of moving on to the next province, they ended up staying and taking over their syndicate.
Most bodyguards have their names based upon their personality or weapons.
No demon has more than one female bodyguard.
Hermit, Shogun and Titan do not have any female bodyguards.
Shogun is the only demon that doesn't have an Old Wounds bodyguard, as he is one himself.
Shin is the only bodyguard with no speaking role.
Hermit, Widow And Shogun Has Their Bodyguards With Unique Names, Hermit Bodyguards Being Named Of Animals and Martial Arts, Widow Being Winter Animals and Shogun's Being Military Ranks.
Crane is the only bodyguard who fights barehanded. This is a reference to an actual martial arts style, the Fujian White Crane.
Corporal is the only bodyguard who uses an unavailable Magic, Ice Ball. As of Christmas 2016 update, players can however, obtain the Shard of Eternal Ice magic which functions in a similar manner.
General is the only bodyguard who has his own mercenaries.
Shin, Kraken, Bear, Puma, General's last three mercenaries and all of Shogun's bodyguards wield unobtainable weapons.
Ghost, Cleaver, and all of Titan's bodyguards (except Guru) wield gem weapons.
Only Titan's bodyguards utilize perks and enchantments on their equipment.
Whaler is the only enemy in the game to use the Trident.
Titan's bodyguards have smaller level gaps compared to other bodyguards. They have 3 level difference instead of the usual 6.
Despite this, they also have the highest power boost if they are fought when the Eclipse mode is activated.
All of Titan’s bodyguards have names and appearances that resemble their respective demons they defeated.
Assassin resembles a Ninja, along with his name, much like Lynx.
Master’s appearance and his name mimic that of Hermit’s.
Guru’s name means an influential teacher or popular expert, much like how Butcher’s gang looks up to him.
Corsair has an outfit that resembles a pirate.
Emperor’s appearance and name are similar to the Prince and Shogun, both were rulers of Ivory City.
There is no counterpart for Widow, but it can be argued that May can be one since she is a female and also mocks Shadow for desiring women and power.
