Through a combination of preparing, studying, and analyzing, Marduss creates detailed battle plans and tries to think two steps ahead of the enemy. At times, however, this can lead to Marduss creating complicated schemes that can baffle less intelligent subordinates.

While he takes his orders from his superiors grudgingly, when working with equals or lesser of any kind there is one rule: Marduss is in command. He feels he knows what is best and is the key strategic mind in combat, and while open to suggestions and discussions of planning, Marduss will not settle for anything less than complete leaderships of his peers.

While generally laid back and more than happy to offer a quip of sarcasm, Marduss's entire demeanor changes once combat begins. He becomes focused and quiet, with his smile replaced with a look of grim determination.

Killing has never been a problem for Marduss; and he kind of enjoys it now, if he is honest. Killing's what Marduss does, and he likes what he does.

Marduss is utterly devoted to success in combat, no matter the mission, no matter the cost. He has spent his life building himself in the image of war, utilizing a dogmatic regimen that has lead him to a single-minded obsession with military success and requires intense physical and mental training. This training, however, has come at the cost of anything resembling empathy or concern for others - even his superiors and subordinates.

Through careful study and dedication to isolated martial-combat, Marduss has turned the act of dueling into an art form. A keen eye and attention to detail allows him the ability to learn their opponent's idiosyncrasies while fighting. Marduss then uses his own skills to capitalize on the opponent's weakness. Because of this calculated approach to isolated duels, Marduss has a harder time taking on multiple opponents at once at higher skill levels.