Artoria

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Artoria (阿尔托莉雅); Artoria Pendragon 339
Alias(es)	King Arthur; Saber; King of Britain; King of Knights; Lily 209 211 243 459
Species/Race	Human with Red Dragon bloodline; later manifests as a Heroic Spirit/Servant 111 197 213
Gender	Female 197 209
Affiliation	Britain; Knights of the Round Table; Einzbern side during the Fourth Holy Grail War 129 197
Occupation/Role	King of Britain; Knight; Saber-class Servant 209 213 459
First Appearance	Chapter 111

Background / History

Artoria disappeared from the royal palace as a newborn after King Uther's death. Merlin raised her in a fortress under the fiction that “Duke Ekt” was her father. He adopted Kay as Ekt's nominal son, used magic to establish the deception, and told the children that their mother had died of illness. Artoria's intelligence and unusual bloodline made Merlin increasingly concerned that she would see through the illusion. 111

As a child, Artoria idolized her absent father and wanted to become a leader worthy of him. She trained diligently with Kay under Merlin, displaying keen senses and an early aptitude for swordsmanship. 111 114 Luo Yifang eventually returned and became the father she recognized most deeply, personally refining her swordsmanship and leaving her with memories of his teaching, cooking, and companionship. 115 123 129 211

Artoria later became King Arthur and commanded the Knights of the Round Table. During a desperate war against the Saxons, she chose to counterattack after Luo Yifang shattered their enemy's formation. When a dragon-bone spear empowered by human sacrifices targeted her, she prepared to face it despite being unable to evade; Luo Yifang intercepted the attack and revealed himself to be alive. 129 131 132

Appearance

Artoria is a blonde, green-eyed young woman whose appearance remains that of a teenager due to the Holy Sword she drew. In battle, she adopts the imposing bearing of King Arthur; away from it, she often wears neat casual clothing. 131 211 216

• Long golden hair, formerly tied into a ponytail with a blue ribbon. 117 131
• Green eyes and a youthful face that leads others to mistake her for a girl of fifteen or sixteen. 131 459
• Silver armor materializes around her when she prepares for combat. 213 338
• Her sword is normally concealed by the Wind King Barrier, making it appear invisible. 213 238

Personality

Artoria is disciplined, proud, and unwavering in her identity as Britain’s king. She refuses to submit to other rulers simply because of their status and faces overwhelming threats without retreating. 131 209 As a commander, she prioritizes civilians and the outcome of a larger war over personal disputes. 129 231 479

Behind her regal restraint, Artoria remains emotionally attached to Luo Yifang and struggles with the life she gave up by becoming king. She does not regret taking the throne, but mourns Camelot's eventual decline and the ordinary life she might have lived. 243 Her interactions with Luo Yifang reveal a more playful, openly human side that surprises even Bedivere. 246

She is compassionate even toward opponents, granting Diarmuid a dignified end and refusing to continue a fight with Kanzaki Kaori once it was no longer necessary. 240 339 She also cares deeply for Mordred despite their painful history, ultimately choosing Mordred's chance at happiness over her own continued existence. 244

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Artoria is an elite swordswoman trained by Merlin and Luo Yifang, with exceptional sensitivity to the sword from childhood. Her combat skill and physical power place her beyond ordinary magicians and Saints. 123 338 339

• Defeated Diarmuid in direct combat while still recognizing his nobility as a warrior. 240
• Easily overwhelmed Kanzaki Kaori, though she held back and praised Kanzaki’s One Flash technique. 338 339
• Can reach supersonic speed with a single step. 338
• Successfully led the Knights of the Round Table in a counterattack against the Saxon army. 131

Red Dragon Heart

Artoria's Red Dragon bloodline grants her exceptional physical strength, senses, and magical power. 111 114

• Detected disturbances in the training grounds that others did not notice. 114
• Generated a full suit of armor through the magical power of her Red Dragon Heart when facing the dragon-bone spear. 131
• Sustains intensive combat through immense magical reserves, though prolonged battle can still exhaust her and strain her source of mana. 215

Excalibur

Artoria's Holy Sword, Excalibur, is her principal Noble Phantasm and the source of her arrested physical aging. 211 234

• Unleashed its golden radiance to deliver the final blow against Azathoth. 234
• Can be concealed within the Wind King Barrier until she chooses to reveal it. 213 234
• Its use requires considerable magical power, particularly in prolonged high-intensity battles. 215

Wind King Barrier

A wind-based concealment around Artoria's sword that renders its shape invisible to opponents. 213 238

• Obscures the sword's reach and blade position in close-quarters combat. 213
• Can be released to reveal Excalibur’s golden form. 234

Avalon

Avalon is Artoria's recovered Holy Grail scabbard. 245 338

• Luo Yifang used Avalon to heal Artoria's otherwise mortal wounds. 245
• Artoria can activate Avalon defensively when powerful attacks threaten to catch her in their area of effect. 292

Magic and Divination

Merlin taught Artoria basic magic, and she later continued studying it. 473

• Performed divination to detect traces of an ancient power near the Root. 473
• Used Luo Yifang's link to open a spatial gate after completing her divination. 473

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Excalibur — Artoria's Holy Sword and Noble Phantasm. 234
• Wind King Barrier — Conceals Excalibur and contributes to her tactical unpredictability. 213
• Avalon — Her lost scabbard, later recovered and used in healing and defense. 245 292
• Silver armor — Spiritually manifested battle armor. 213 338
• Sword of the Lake — The sword she carried during her battle with Mordred. 213

Relationships

• Luo Yifang — Her adoptive father and the father she recognizes most strongly. His sword instruction shaped her for life, though their relationship is emotionally complicated. 123 211 243
• Merlin — Guardian, mentor, and chief magician of Britain. He raised Artoria through deception, later apologized, and remains protective of her. 111 209 247
• Kay — Her adoptive brother and childhood training partner. 111 114
• Mordred / Little Mo — Her child and former enemy. Their conflict is deeply personal, but Artoria ultimately sacrifices herself so Mordred can have the life Artoria never did. 213 244
• Bedivere — Loyal Knight of the Round Table who remains devoted to Artoria even when she orders him to accept her death and become Britain’s regent. 245 246
• Irisviel von Einzbern — Her companion during the Holy Grail War; Artoria protects and reassures her during danger. 213 216
• Kanzaki Kaori — A Saint whom Artoria defeats decisively, then declines to fight further after recognizing her skill and character. 336 339
• Okita Souji — A battlefield companion during the conflict against Thanos’s forces. 459 479

Story Role / Major Arcs

Childhood at Duke Ekt's Fortress

Merlin raises Artoria under the false identity of Duke Ekt's daughter, while she trains beside Kay and longs for her absent father. 111 114

Reunion and the Saxon War

Luo Yifang returns to train Artoria, then later saves her from a sacrificial dragon-bone spear during the Saxon campaign. Artoria follows him and her Knights in the ensuing counterattack. 115 123 131 132

Fourth Holy Grail War

Summoned as Saber through Avalon, Artoria clashes with the King of Conquerors, Gilgamesh, Diarmuid, and Mordred. She fights alongside other Servants against Azathoth's clone and destroys it with Excalibur. 197 209 213 231 234

Choice for Mordred and Departure from Britain

Artoria chooses Mordred's future over her own, self-destructing her Spirit Core before later awakening near the end of her original life. After Luo Yifang heals her with Avalon, she entrusts Britain to Bedivere, asks him to announce her death, and leaves to pursue her own life. 244 245 246 247

Academy City

Living alongside Luo Yifang and the other Heroic Spirits, Artoria helps Index after finding her collapsed and intervenes when Kanzaki Kaori nearly kills Kamijou Touma. She defeats Kanzaki but ends the confrontation once further combat is unnecessary. 336 338 339

Battle Against Thanos

Artoria travels with Mordred and Okita Souji to a timeline under attack by Thanos. She identifies herself to the Avengers as King Arthur, offers aid before discussing the Infinity Stones, and coordinates with her allies to turn the battle. 459 479

Notable Quotes

“No matter what kind of King you are, I will not bow down to you!” 209

“We will help you achieve victory, but I hope we can have a good talk afterward.” 479

“The King has no eternity.” 246

Trivia

• Artoria is notably fond of food and can spend an entire afternoon at a buffet. 396
• She is inexperienced with modern mechanical devices, including mobile phones. 211
• She views Kanzaki Kaori's refusal to kill as evidence of a “pure” character. 340