Gilgamesh

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Gilgamesh (吉尔伽美什)
Alias(es)	King of Heroes; Wise King; King of Uruk; “Golden Flash”
Species/Race	Heaven’s Wedge; two-thirds divine and one-third human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Uruk; later allied with Kirei Kotomine during the previous Holy Grail War
Occupation/Role	King of Uruk; Heaven’s Wedge; Servant
Status	Killed by Fujimaru Kyoya in the Mesopotamian scenario; later manifests in Fuyuki as a Servant 22 82
First Appearance	Chapter 11

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Wise King / Heaven’s Wedge	12	Possesses the strength and wisdom of a god, a human lifespan, and EX-rank Clairvoyance; initially rules Uruk as a benevolent king.
Tyrant with impaired Clairvoyance	14	His wrath, frustration, and resentment cloud his future sight after he embraces tyranny, allowing Fujimaru Kyoya to catch him at a disadvantage.
Recovered fighting spirit	15	After being pressured by Fujimaru Kyoya and the will of Ur’s people, he “unties the knot” in his heart; the Gate of Babylon’s attacks become denser and his power begins to recover.
People’s-will amplification	20	Grafts Fujimaru Kyoya’s severed arm onto himself, connecting him to the feelings of both kingdoms’ people and raising his power severalfold.
True Enuma Elish	20	With the Gate of Babylon supplying Mana and his heart aligned with the people’s, he fully releases Enuma Elish, tearing space apart and severely wounding Anu and the gods.
Restricted Servant treasury	83	In his younger Servant manifestation, the Gate of Babylon has less than one-tenth of its usual power.
Recovering Servant power	101	Regains part of his lost power and chooses to wait for his full strength to return.
Prime release as “Gil”	102	Materializes smaller golden armor and prepares to wield the full power of his prime through a key-like Noble Phantasm linked to the Gate of Babylon.

Background / History

Gilgamesh was created as a Heaven’s Wedge: a being meant to bind gods and humanity together and preserve the Divine Era. Two-thirds divine and one-third human, he initially fulfilled this role as Uruk’s wise, brave, and benevolent king. His EX-rank Clairvoyance, however, exposed the gods’ plan to make him their instrument. 12

Rather than submit to predestination, Gilgamesh deliberately became a tyrant. He raised taxes, pursued women by force, demanded tribute, and opposed the gods’ temples in order to break the bond between Uruk and the divine. He refused to justify these atrocities, believing his power and wisdom made him incapable of being wrong. 12

Fujimaru Kyoya’s rebellion in Ur brought Gilgamesh into direct conflict with his “backup,” another Heaven’s Wedge. Gilgamesh initially underestimated Kyoya, but Kyoya’s anticipation-based combat style neutralized the Gate of Babylon’s barrages. Their first clash ended when Gilgamesh sensed approaching gods and withdrew; the encounter also began restoring the resolve he had lost. 14 15

Gilgamesh later befriended Enkidu, recognizing the divine construct’s pure soul despite deducing that Anu had sent him as a weapon. He rejected immortality after concluding that obtaining the lifespan of the gods would make him one of them. 18

During the decisive conflict with Kyoya, Enkidu was compelled to sever Gilgamesh’s arm, then sacrificed himself rather than fully obey Anu. Gilgamesh inherited the Chains of Heaven from Enkidu’s remains and joined Kyoya against the gods, using the chains and the Gate of Babylon to suppress the divine assembly. 19

After grafting Kyoya’s arm onto himself, Gilgamesh accepted the people’s will and reclaimed the qualities of the Wise King. He used Enuma Elish at its true power to defeat Anu’s forces, after which Ereshkigal sealed the surviving gods in the Underworld. 20 21

Gilgamesh and Kyoya ultimately arranged a final political sacrifice: Gilgamesh would unify Mesopotamia and prepare a successor, while Kyoya would publicly kill him at the height of his power. Gilgamesh accepted death so that future rulers would understand that even the greatest king could be punished for tyranny. 21 22

Later records suppressed Kyoya’s rebellion and death sentence against Gilgamesh, replacing it with a fabricated account involving an Elixir of Immortality. 81

Appearance

Gilgamesh is most often associated with ornate golden armor and an imposing warrior’s physique. During his battle with Fujimaru Kyoya, the destruction of his armor revealed his robust musculature. 12 15

• Newly forged golden armor marked his tyrannical reign. 12
• His flamboyant, spiked hair softened after his armor was damaged in battle. 15
• His younger Servant manifestation appears as a child; he initially materialized unclothed before agreeing to wear women’s clothing. 82
• His younger form’s golden armor is smaller than that of his adult self. 102

Personality

Gilgamesh is defined by immense pride, independence, and contempt for being controlled. Discovering the gods’ intended use for him caused him to reject the role of Heaven’s Wedge entirely; he would rather become a tyrant than a puppet. 12

Despite his arrogance, Gilgamesh judges others by the quality of their souls rather than status or strength alone. He considers Enkidu a friend because of Enkidu’s purity, and he acknowledges Fujimaru Kyoya as another person with a noble soul. 18 20

His cruelty toward Uruk’s people eventually becomes a source of remorse after Enkidu’s death. By accepting the people’s support, he recognizes the duties attached to kingship and promises a future free of arbitrary divine tribute and tyrannical oppression. 20

The adult Gilgamesh appearing in Fuyuki is notably more irritable, violent, and dismissive of modern humanity. Although the Black Mud did not directly corrupt him when it gave him a physical body, its prolonged influence warped his temperament over ten years. 85 91

Abilities & Skills

Heaven’s Wedge Physiology

As a two-thirds divine, one-third human Heaven’s Wedge, Gilgamesh possesses exceptional power, wisdom, and Divinity.

• His Divinity is described as A+ rank. 16
• His divine nature made him a central piece of the gods’ plan to control humanity. 12
• He is physically powerful enough to fight Fujimaru Kyoya and divine opponents directly, though he relies primarily on his treasury and Noble Phantasms. 15 19

EX-Rank Clairvoyance

Gilgamesh’s Clairvoyance reveals the gods’ schemes and grants extraordinary insight.

• It allowed him to see through the Heaven’s Wedge plan and reject the fate assigned to him. 12
• His emotions eventually clouded the ability, preventing him from seeing the future after he became a tyrant. 14
• Even without Clairvoyance, he correctly deduced Enkidu’s purpose and Anu’s intentions. 18

Gate of Babylon

The Gate of Babylon is Gilgamesh’s treasury of humanity’s dreams and achievements, manifested as golden portals that deploy weapons, treasures, and other tools.

• It contains prototypes of Noble Phantasms and products of human wisdom. 14 82
• Gilgamesh can fire dense barrages of weapons, produce shields, retrieve used treasures, and access restorative items. 15 17 91
• The Gate can supply the Mana required to fully activate Enuma Elish. 20
• In his younger Servant manifestation, its output is below one-tenth of its usual level. 83

Enuma Elish

Enuma Elish is Gilgamesh’s strongest Noble Phantasm, a weapon formed from three rotating stone tablets.

• By pouring the Gate of Babylon’s Mana into it, Gilgamesh can unleash an attack capable of overpowering Fujimaru Kyoya’s two-moon Moonfall. 19
• Its fully realized power tears space apart and devastates divine targets. 20
• Gilgamesh can wield it as a blunt weapon in close combat when necessary. 20
• Its full activation requires immense Mana and a suitable state of mind. 20

Chains of Heaven

The Chains of Heaven are the remnant of Enkidu’s body and a weapon originally designed to restrain divine beings.

• Their God-Sealing property suppresses Divinity; the more divine the target, the stronger their restraint becomes. 19
• Gilgamesh uses them to immobilize the gods while the Gate of Babylon bombards them. 19
• The chains later act independently to stop the Black Mud-corrupted Gilgamesh from completing an Enuma Elish strike. 92

People’s Will

After grafting Fujimaru Kyoya’s arm onto himself, Gilgamesh gains a direct connection to the emotions and support of the people.

• The grafted arm initially rejects him until he accepts responsibility for his past actions and makes his promise to the people. 20
• The connection multiplies his power and lets him draw strength from both Uruk and Ur. 20
• This unity of king and people enables his full mastery of Enuma Elish. 20

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Gate of Babylon — treasury containing Noble Phantasms, shields, medicines, weapons, and humanity’s accumulated treasures. 14 17
• Enuma Elish — Gilgamesh’s decisive world-rending Noble Phantasm. 19 20
• Chains of Heaven — Enkidu’s God-Sealing remains, wielded against the gods. 19
• Golden belt — given to Fujimaru Kyoya as protection; Gilgamesh specifically warns him not to remove it, even while bathing. 83
• Elixir — retrieved from the Gate of Babylon and used to attach Fujimaru Kyoya’s severed arm to Gilgamesh. 20

Relationships

• Fujimaru Kyoya — Half-brother by a different mother and fellow Heaven’s Wedge; begins as a hated rival, becomes a temporary ally against the gods, and ultimately carries out Gilgamesh’s planned execution. 17 20 22
• Enkidu — Gilgamesh’s closest friend. Gilgamesh recognizes Enkidu’s noble soul, protects his right to choose freely, and inherits the Chains of Heaven after Enkidu’s death. 18 19
• Anu — Chief god and enemy; Anu attempts to manipulate Gilgamesh, Kyoya, and Enkidu into destroying one another. 17 19
• Siduri — Close retainer who recognizes that Gilgamesh’s tyranny is self-destructive and warns him that the people will eventually resist. 12
• Tohsaka Rin — Master of Gilgamesh’s younger Servant manifestation; she summons him with confidence in his strength. 82 88
• Kirei Kotomine — Ally during the previous Holy Grail War; together they defeated Tohsaka Tokiomi, and Kirei later sustained Gilgamesh’s physical existence through cruel means. 85 86
• Gil — Younger version of Gilgamesh. Their conflict exposes how the Black Mud changed the adult Gilgamesh’s ideals and behavior. 85 92

Notable Quotes

“This king is no puppet.” 12

“This King will give you a better future.” 20

“My fate will be written by me. My promises will be fulfilled. My retribution... will also come.” 21

Trivia

• Later historical accounts erased the Sacred King of the Bright Moon’s role in Gilgamesh’s death and embellished Gilgamesh’s life with an immortality-elixir legend. 81
• Gilgamesh considers Fujimaru Kyoya’s description of the Gate of Babylon’s weapons as “dance props” an extreme humiliation. 15