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Artoria Pendragon

from Fate/stay nightPopular character

Artoria Pendragon is the iconic Saber of Fate/stay night — the legendary King Arthur reborn as a noble, sword-wielding heroine bound by chivalry and regret.

Background

Summoned as the Servant Saber in the Holy Grail War, Artoria is the once and future king who pulled the sword from the stone. She fights for the Grail hoping to undo the regrets of her reign, holding fast to her ideals of kingship.

Powers & Abilities

AbilityWhat it does
ExcaliburA holy sword of overwhelming destructive power
Invisible AirCloaks her blade to conceal its identity
Peerless knightSuperhuman strength, speed and swordsmanship

Personality

Dignified, disciplined and quietly burdened, Artoria upholds her knightly ideals even at great personal cost. Her nobility and hidden vulnerability make her unforgettable.

Role in the Story

Saber is the flagship heroine of the Fate franchise, her legend central to the Holy Grail War.

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