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Saber (Artoria Pendragon) – The Noble and Powerful King of Knights
Saber, also known as Artoria Pendragon, is one of the most iconic figures in the Fate series. As the legendary King of Knights, she embodies chivalry, strength, and unwavering resolve. Summoned as a Servant in the Holy Grail Wars, she fights with Excalibur, the fabled sword of legend, seeking a wish to change her tragic fate.
1. Character Introduction
Full Name: Artoria Pendragon
Nicknames: King of Knights, Altria (Romanized), King Arthur
Series: Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Fate/Grand Order
Affiliation: Round Table, Holy Grail War Participants
Class: Saber
Artoria was born as the rightful ruler of Britain but hid her gender to fulfill her destiny as king. Though a just ruler, she carries the weight of her past, believing she failed her kingdom and seeking the Holy Grail to rectify her regrets.
2. Age & Background
📅 Date of Birth: Unknown (Based on Arthurian legend)
⚖ Zodiac Sign: Unknown
📌 Age Across Series:
Appears as a young woman despite being centuries old
📏 Height: 154 cm (5’1”)
⚖ Weight: 42 kg (93 lbs)
👤 Race: Human (Heroic Spirit)
Artoria became the ruler of Britain after pulling Caliburn from the stone. However, the burden of kingship and betrayal from her own people left her seeking the Holy Grail to undo her reign.
3. The Legendary King of Knights
🔥 Famed for her unmatched swordsmanship and noble heart.
⚡ Possesses Excalibur, the divine sword of legend.
👑 Embodies the ideals of chivalry and self-sacrifice.
🌀 Despite her composed nature, she hides deep emotional burdens.
4. Iconic Quotes & Their Meanings
🗨 "I ask of you, are you my Master?"➡ The iconic line spoken upon her summoning in the Holy Grail War.
🗨 "A king without greed is even worse than a figurehead."➡ Her belief that a ruler must have desires and ambitions.
🗨 "Victory is always reserved for those who are willing to pay its price."➡ A testament to her willingness to sacrifice everything for her ideals.
5. Anime Adaptation & Journey
Fate/stay night
✔ Summoned by Shirou Emiya as his Saber-class Servant.
✔ Battles in the Fifth Holy Grail War.
✔ Struggles with her past and duty as a knight.
Fate/Zero
🔥 Summoned by Kiritsugu Emiya in the Fourth Holy Grail War.
⚡ Clashes with powerful opponents like Gilgamesh and Iskandar.
👑 Faces the reality of her ideals and the consequences of her reign.
Fate/Grand Order
🌀 Plays a major role in various singularities and Lostbelts.
💥 Appears in multiple alternate forms, including Saber Alter and Lancer Artoria.
6. Powers & Abilities
1️⃣ Excalibur: Sword of Promised Victory – A divine weapon that unleashes a devastating beam of energy.
2️⃣ Invisible Air – A barrier that conceals Excalibur and enhances her speed.
3️⃣ Mana Burst – Allows her to amplify her physical abilities through magical energy.
4️⃣ Riding Skill – Can expertly handle mounts and vehicles.
5️⃣ Magic Resistance – Grants her near-immunity to magic.
7. Relationships & Fate
💖 Shirou Emiya: Her Master in Fate/stay night, who helps her find peace.
🌀 Kiritsugu Emiya: Her Master in Fate/Zero, whose methods clash with her ideals.
👊 Gilgamesh: A rival Servant who seeks to make her his queen.
🔥 Lancelot: A former knight of the Round Table, now a tragic enemy.
8. Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ Strengths
✔ Master swordswoman and top-tier Servant in battle.
✔ Unshakable resolve and noble character.
✔ Excalibur is one of the strongest Noble Phantasms.
❌ Weaknesses
✖ Heavy reliance on mana from her Master.
✖ Struggles with personal emotions and self-worth.
✖ Often too self-sacrificing, putting duty above her happiness.
9. Recent Releases & Updates
📌 Fate/Grand Order continues to feature new Saber variants and alternate versions.
📌 Fate/Strange Fake and other spin-offs keep her legacy alive.
10. Memorable Battles
🔥 Saber vs. Berserker (Hercules) – A fierce battle showcasing her strength.
👊 Saber vs. Gilgamesh – A fight between two kings with opposite ideals.
🌀 Saber vs. Rider (Iskandar) – A philosophical and action-packed duel.
11. Anime Seasons & Episodes
📺 First Appearance: Fate/stay night Episode 1
🔥 Major Battles: ✔ Vs. Assassin (Sasaki Kojiro) – Fate/stay night
✔ Vs. Gilgamesh – Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
✔ Vs. Lancelot – Fate/Zero
12. Rating
🌟 Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10)
📊 Rating Breakdown: ✔ Popularity: 10/10
✔ Character Development: 9.5/10
✔ Combat Abilities: 9.8/10
✔ Personality & Ideals: 10/10
13. Fun Facts
🎭 Her original design was based on Joan of Arc.
🔥 She has multiple alternate forms, including Saber Alter and Artoria Lancer.
📖 Fate/stay night was originally an eroge visual novel before becoming a mainstream anime.
14. Related Characters
👑 Merlin: Her advisor and mentor in her past life.
⚡ Mordred: Her rebellious "son" and rival.
🌌 Guinevere: Her wife in legend, though their relationship is complicated.
💥 Gawain: One of her most loyal knights.
15. The Legacy of the King of Knights
Artoria Pendragon remains a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, and chivalry. Whether wielding Excalibur to protect her Master or questioning her past as King of Knights, she continues to captivate audiences in the Fate universe.
