Ten Legendary Warriors

The original Ten Legendary Warriors (十闘士), also known as the Ancient Ten Warriors (古代十闘士), were a group of ten Mega-level Ancient Digimon possessing ultimate strength that existed only in the distant past and represent the ten elemental attributes. The group fought to save the ancient Digital World from Lucemon, and in their past crusade against it, only AncientGreymon and AncientGarurumon survived to the end to seal the angel away. Each of them passed on their abilities to various Digimon Types, and their might to the thirty-two Variable-attribute Digimon who inherited their Spirits and title.

Their heirs, the modern Ten Legendary Warriors, are divided both into two subgroups defined by their alignment, and into ten subgroups defined by the Ancient Digimon whose legacy they continue. Each of these ten subgroups consists of at least one Human Hybrid-level Digimon and one Beast Hybrid-level Digimon, and sometimes includes the Warrior's Rookie-level form, a half-beast, half-man Digimon produced when their Human forms lose power, their Hybrid-level Fusion-species (融合種), which has inherited all the might of that attribute's original Warriors by combining its Human and Beast Spirits, or additional Human and Beast forms. The Warriors of Flame and Light also each have a Hybrid-level Transcendent-species (超越種), who possess power that has surpassed even the might of the original Ten Legendary Warriors by combining the Spirits of five different attributes together.

Digimon Frontier
The Ten Legendary Warriors (伝説の十闘士) lived and died long before the DigiDestined came to the Digital World. In the farflung past, Human and Beast Digimon began a war against each other, but the war was ended when the angelic descended to the Digital World to bring peace and order. However, his power corrupted him, transforming him from a benevolent and loving ruler into a tyrannical despot. In response, the Ten Legendary Warriors appeared, fighting Lucemon and managing to seal him away within the.

At some point, AncientGreymon and AncientGarurumon also fought against the evil, and managed to seal it away on the Lost Island.

The war eventually took each of the Warriors' lives, but they managed to pass on their powers in the form of the Spirits, which they left to the —the Spirits of Wind and Light were given to, Fire, Ice, and Thunder to , and Earth, Wood, Water, Steel and Darkness to. This story and their full appearances are revealed to the by  at the Tunnel of History.

During the DigiDestined's battles against the corrupted Cherubimon's forces, they were swept up by the Lost Island, where they discovered that had been keeping the war between Human and Beast Digimon running in order to reawaken Ornismon. With the help of and, the DigiDestined managed to temporarily revive AncientGreymon and AncientGarurumon, who quickly slayed the monstrous bird.

The souls of the Legendary Warriors lay dormant within the Spirits, existing as silent partners to the DigiDestined, but they eventually reveal themselves during the final battle with Lucemon. Having taken on the personalities of the children who wielded their power, the Warriors encourage the DigiDestined, giving them the morale boost they need to evolve into, then eventually dealing the final blow to while in the form of their Human Spirits. In the wake of Lucemon's destruction, the path back to the Human World is fading, and so the Warriors throw their human counterparts into the closing portal. As the DigiDestined fly to their destination, they bid farewell and vow to watch over the Digital World in their place.

In Digimon BattleSpirit 2, the DigiDestined have the ability to turn into the Digimon they inherited the Spirits from.

AncientGreymon
AncientGreymon lives on in Takuya Kanbara, who wields the Spirits of Flame he created. His consciousness takes the form of Agunimon at the end of the 's journey, giving them the support necessary to stand up and fight even in the face of 's incredible power. Now Agunimon, he joins with the DigiDestined in becoming. After saving the DigiDestined from 's final attack, Agunimon and the other Legendary Warriors take the core blade of the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi, return to their human Spirit forms, and strike down Lucemon once and for all.

AncientGreymon and AncientGarurumon were the last ones standing in the final battle against, and the pair also imprisoned the evil Digimon on the Lost Island. When Ornismon is revived many years later by, the two Warriors are also briefly revived by and , and deliver decisive blows against Ornismon to destroy him once and for all.

In Digimon BattleSpirit 2, Takuya can become AncientGreymon as a finishing move. AncientGreymon emerges from the flames to burn everything with Omega Burst.

In the Japanese release of D-Tector 1.0, AncientGreymon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000750111". In D-Tector 3.0, he is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of Agunimon, BurningGreymon, and Greymon's barcodes.

The Hybrid-Digivolving Figures: Agunimon and Hybrid-Digivolving Figures: BurningGreymon toys are molded over Takuya bases, and can be combined into AncientGreymon.

Attacks
 * As AncientGreymon
 * Omega Burst: Induces a super-detonation over the surrounding kilometers alongside an intense flash.

AncientGarurumon
AncientGarurumon lives on in Koji Minamoto, who wields the Spirits of Light he created. His consciousness takes the form of Lobomon at the end of the 's journey, giving them the support necessary to stand up and fight even in the face of 's incredible power. Now Lobomon, he joins with the DigiDestined in becoming. After saving the DigiDestined from 's final attack, Lobomon and the other Legendary Warriors take the core blade of the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi, return to their human Spirit forms, and strike down Lucemon once and for all.

AncientGarurumon and AncientGreymon were the last ones standing in the final battle against, and the pair also imprisoned the evil Digimon on the Lost Island. When Ornismon is revived many years later by, the two Warriors are also briefly revived by and , and deliver decisive blows against Ornismon to destroy him once and for all.

In Digimon BattleSpirit 2, Koji can become AncientGarurumon as a finishing move. AncientGarurumon appears in a flash of light to slash down with Sharpness Claymore.

In the Japanese release of D-Tector 2.0, AncientGarurumon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000750211". In D-Tector 3.0, he is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of Lobomon, KendoGarurumon, and Garurumon's barcodes.

The Hybrid-Digivolving Figures: Lobomon and Hybrid-Digivolving Figures: KendoGarurumon toys are molded over Koji bases, and can be combined into AncientGreymon.

Attacks
 * As AncientGarurumon
 * Sharpness Claymore: Brandishes its two greatswords with a dazzling radiance and cuts the opponent to pieces.

AncientBeetlemon
AncientBeetlemon now lives on in J.P. Shibayama, who wields the Spirits of Thunder he created. His consciousness takes the form of Beetlemon at the end of the 's journey, giving them the support necessary to stand up and fight even in the face of 's incredible power. Now Beetlemon, he joins with the DigiDestined in becoming. After saving the DigiDestined from 's final attack, Beetlemon and the other Legendary Warriors take the core blade of the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi, return to their human Spirit forms, and strike down Lucemon once and for all.

In Digimon BattleSpirit 2, J.P. can become AncientBeetlemon as a finishing move. AncientBeetlemon appears in a flash of lightning and uses Tera Blaster.

In the Japanese release of D-Tector 2.0, AncientBeetlemon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000760211". In D-Tector 3.0, he is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of Beetlemon, MetalKabuterimon, and Kabuterimon's barcodes.

Attacks
 * As AncientBeetlemon
 * Tera Blaster: Attacks with a super-electrical discharge with a thousand times the power of "Mega Electro Shocker".

AncientKazemon
AncientKazemon now lives on in Zoe Orimoto, who wields the Spirits of Wind she created. Her consciousness takes the form of Kazemon at the end of the 's journey, giving them the support necessary to stand up and fight even in the face of 's incredible power. Now Kazemon, she joins with the DigiDestined in becoming. After saving the DigiDestined from 's final attack, Kazemon and the other Legendary Warriors take the core blade of the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi, return to their human Spirit forms, and strike down Lucemon once and for all.

In Digimon BattleSpirit 2, Zoe can become AncientKazemon as a finishing move. AncientKazemon appears in a burst of wind and uses Rainbow Symphony.

In the Japanese release of D-Tector 1.0, AncientKazemon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000760111". In D-Tector 3.0, she is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of Kazemon, Zephyrmon, and Silphymon's barcodes.

Attacks
 * As AncientKazemon
 * Rainbow Symphony: Uses its rapier to play a symphony of super-fused lasers that shine with the colors of the rainbow.

AncientMegatheriummon
AncientMegatheriummon now lives on in Tommy Himi, who wields the Spirits of Ice he created. His consciousness takes the form of Kumamon at the end of the 's journey, giving them the support necessary to stand up and fight even in the face of 's incredible power. Now Kumamon, he joins with the DigiDestined in becoming. After saving the DigiDestined from 's final attack, Kumamon and the other Legendary Warriors take the core blade of the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi, return to their human Spirit forms, and strike down Lucemon once and for all.

In Digimon BattleSpirit 2, Tommy can become AncientMegatheriumon as a finishing move. AncientMegatheriummon emerges from the ice to use Great Snowplow.

In the Japanese release of D-Tector 1.0, AncientMegatheriummon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000770111". In D-Tector 3.0, he is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of Kumamon, Korikakumon, and Zudomon's barcodes.

Attacks
 * As AncientMegatheriummon
 * Great Snowplow: Performs a super-charge which easily destroys even the eternally-frozen gigantic icebergs.

AncientWisemon
AncientWisemon now lives on in, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Steel he created. His consciousness eventually takes that form at the end of the 's journey, giving them the support necessary to stand up and fight even in the face of 's incredible power. Now Mercurymon, he joins with the DigiDestined in becoming. After saving the DigiDestined from 's final attack, Mercurymon and the other Legendary Warriors take the core blade of the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi, return to their human Spirit forms, and strike down Lucemon once and for all.

In the Japanese release of D-Tector 2.0, AncientWisemon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000790211". In D-Tector 3.0, he is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan.

AncientVolcanomon
AncientVolcanomon now lives on in, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Earth he created. His consciousness eventually takes that form at the end of the 's journey, giving them the support necessary to stand up and fight even in the face of 's incredible power. Now Grumblemon, he joins with the DigiDestined in becoming. After saving the DigiDestined from 's final attack, Grumblemon and the other Legendary Warriors take the core blade of the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi, return to their human Spirit forms, and strike down Lucemon once and for all.

In the Japanese release of D-Tector 1.0, AncientVolcanomon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000780111". In D-Tector 3.0, he is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of Volcamon's barcode.

AncientTroiamon
AncientTroiamon now lives on in, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Wood he created. His consciousness eventually takes that form at the end of the 's journey, giving them the support necessary to stand up and fight even in the face of 's incredible power. Now Arbormon, he joins with the DigiDestined in becoming. After saving the DigiDestined from 's final attack, Arbormon and the other Legendary Warriors take the core blade of the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi, return to their human Spirit forms, and strike down Lucemon once and for all.

In the Japanese release of D-Tector 1.0, AncientTroiamon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000790111". In D-Tector 3.0, he is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of Puppetmon's barcode.

AncientMermaidmon
AncientMermaidmon now lives on in, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Water she created. Her consciousness eventually takes that form at the end of the 's journey, giving them the support necessary to stand up and fight even in the face of 's incredible power. Now Ranamon, she joins with the DigiDestined in becoming. After saving the DigiDestined from 's final attack, Ranamon and the other Legendary Warriors take the core blade of the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi, return to their human Spirit forms, and strike down Lucemon once and for all.

In the Japanese release of D-Tector 2.0, AncientMermaidmon can be obtained by scanning the barcode. In D-Tector 3.0, she is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of MarineAngemon's barcode.

AncientSphinxmon
AncientSphinxmon now lives on in Koichi Kimura, who wields the Spirits of Darkness he created. His consciousness eventually takes the form of Loweemon at the end of the 's journey, giving them the support necessary to stand up and fight even in the face of 's incredible power. Now Loweemon, he joins with the DigiDestined in becoming. After saving the DigiDestined from 's final attack, Loweemon and the other Legendary Warriors take the core blade of the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi, return to their human Spirit forms, and strike down Lucemon once and for all. As the DigiDestined are flung back to their world, Loweemon contacts them one last time and tells them that Koichi is still alive.

In Digimon BattleSpirit 2, Koichi can become AncientSphinxmon as a finishing move. AncientSphinxmon emerges from the darkness to launch Dark Blast.

In the Japanese release of D-Tector 2.0, AncientSphinxmon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000770211". In D-Tector 3.0, he is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of Loweemon, JagerLoweemon, and Pharaohmon's barcodes.

The Hybrid-Digivolving Figures: Loweemon and Hybrid-Digivolving Figures: KaiserLeomon toys are molded over Koichi bases, and can be combined into AncientSphinxmon.

Attacks
 * As AncientSphinxmon
 * Dark Blast: Fires a laser beam alongside a roar.

Digimon ReArise
In the distant past, the Ten Legendary Warriors fought against in an attempt to stop its rebellion. During the fight, eight of them were killed and the remaining two sealed Lucemon away. Though they died, they were able to leave some of their power behind in a cave in the hopes that it could be used to stop Lucemon if it were to cause trouble again in the future.

Many Digimon try to obtain the power, though they do not give them said power finding them unworthy due to their great sadness or anger.

When Lucemon does indeed become unsealed, it plans to destroy the Digital World once again and travels back in time to obtain Millenniummon's power. acquires the help of, , and then travels to the cave in the hopes that someone would come to obtain the power of the Ten Legendary Warriors. and, having been told about the legend by , arrive in the cave and end up coming across Rasielmon who tells them it is up to them to gain the power and help save the World from Lucemon. They accept this and are summoned into an alternate dimension by the remaining power of AncientGreymon and AncientGarurumon, who test the duo to see if they are worthy of the power. Upon being told that the Legendary Warriors would give them the power they desire, the duo chicken out of it as they're scared and don't want to be the ones to be in charge of saving the World. The two Legendary Warriors laugh and watch their memories, then after seeing their personalities decide they are worthy of obtaining the power. Goblimon and Raremon turn it down again though and instead ask the Legendary Warriors to stop Lucemon from destroying the World. They use their powers to travel back in time and reach Lucemon, taking Rasielmon with them, and upon reuniting with it see that it is not powerful enough on its own to destroy the World which is why it needed Millenniummon's power. Since Goblimon and Raremon had asked them to stop Lucemon, not kill it, they decide to instead seal away Millenniummon and are able to do so with the help of Mastemon and Rasielmon. Angered, Lucemon defeats the Angels and the Legendary Warriors (with the Legendary Warriors's power running out, causing them to disappear) though this outburst of anger is enough of a distraction for Crusadermon and Dynasmon to attack and kill Lucemon (who had travelled back in time with Lucemon).