Su Mo

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Su Mo (苏墨)
Alias(es)	God of War of the Soviet Union; Military God; Chaldea’s Master; Player 3 199 252
Species/Race	Human–Heroic Spirit hybrid / Quasi-Servant inhabiting a physical vessel created by Gaia 117 420 465
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Chaldea; initially aligned with Gaia and later acts as the Counter Force’s special envoy 3 573
Occupation/Role	Former Soviet Red Army Grand Marshal; Caster-class Heroic Spirit; Master and field commander 3 4
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Caster-class Heroic Spirit and Master	3	Gaia grants him a physical body, Master qualifications, and the Heroic Spirit System. His legend manifests as the Soviet Union’s “God of War.” 3
System-enhanced Heroic Spirit	158	Uses the one-million OP reward from the first Singularity to upgrade his skills and Noble Phantasms. 158
Noble Phantasm upgrades	303	Victory’s Song of Triumph reaches +2 and gains a 20% special attack against enemies with Divinity; War Storm reaches +3, unlocking short-to-medium-range missile bases within Singularities. 303
Post-Counter Force evolution	499–501	After conquering the Counter Force and Gaia, he awakens at a higher tier with a substantially expanded arsenal, including Bullet Barrage, missile attacks, a quantum cannon, and a satellite ion cannon. 499 500 501

Background

Su Mo was a Soviet marshal whose military reputation became his Heroic Spirit legend after death. Awaking as a Heroic Spirit during World War II, he discovers that his loyal Soviet forces have become his Noble Phantasm. Despite the title bestowed upon him, he insists he was never a warmonger and had grown tired of war in life, preferring the prospect of a quiet villa. 2 3

Upon meeting Gaia and Alaya, Su Mo negotiates for a physical body and the authority of a Master. Gaia grants his demands through the Heroic Spirit System, an FGO-like interface that can summon Heroic Spirits and upgrade his own skills and Noble Phantasms. 3

Gaia assigns him to save Chaldea and repair the Singularities responsible for humanity’s impending extinction. He is immediately transferred into Burning Fuyuki, where he becomes one of Chaldea’s principal Masters while also operating as a Heroic Spirit himself. 4 5 6

Personality

Su Mo combines battlefield composure with opportunism. He can rapidly assess enemies, delegate allies according to their strengths, and use overwhelming force when conventional combat would be inefficient. His response to threats ranges from careful negotiation to airstrikes, armor columns, and massed firepower. 38 220 289 447

He is notably self-deprecating about the “God of War” legend, privately attributing much of his success to luck, timing, and manipulative tactics rather than genuine military brilliance. Nevertheless, he understands how to exploit the reputation associated with his name. 3 4 158 498

Su Mo is protective of allies in immediate danger, particularly Mash, but can also be callous, provocative, and controlling toward Servants when pursuing his goals. His use of Command Spells and his tendency to manipulate others’ desires regularly create friction within Chaldea. 7 21 152 153 380

“The God of War is merely an empty title; I am far from meeting the standards for such a name. Just call me Su Mo.” 199

Abilities & Skills

Heroic Spirit System

Gaia’s system allows Su Mo to summon Heroic Spirits and improve his own powers.

• Receives one Summoning Ticket each day; each ticket can summon a Heroic Spirit from the Hall of Heroes for one day. 3
• Uses QB, also called Mana Crystals, to improve skills and Noble Phantasms. 3
• Obtains upgrade currency by defeating enemies, completing Gaia’s tasks, and contributing to the world. 3
• Can perform summons without a conventional incantation. 9

Command of the God of War

A command-oriented support skill derived from Su Mo’s military legend.

• Enhances allied Servants’ combat output. 11 289
• Can rapidly charge allies’ Noble Phantasms when used alongside his other support abilities. 11
• Remains part of his arsenal after his Counter Force evolution. 501

Blessing of the God of War

A powerful single-target enhancement skill.

• Increases one allied unit’s attack power and critical damage by 100%. 3
• Automatically charges the target’s Noble Phantasm by 50%. 3
• Lasts ten minutes and has a fifteen-minute cooldown. 3
• Has been used to reinforce Mash, Kiyohime, and assembled Chaldea Servants in battle. 11 27 289

Undefeated Marshal

A battlefield-control skill used in conjunction with Su Mo’s other buffs and Noble Phantasms.

• Strengthens allied combatants while suppressing enemy attack and defense. 11 393
• Can dramatically reduce an enemy’s combat performance; against Artoria, it cuts her power by half and nullifies her defense. 464
• Its combination with Su Mo’s support suite can increase an ally’s parameters severalfold. 407

Victory’s Song of Triumph

One of Su Mo’s two original Noble Phantasms.

• Buffs allied forces while weakening opponents. 235 289
• Can reduce an enemy’s attack power and Magic Power by 50%. 560
• At +2, gains a 20% special attack bonus against enemies with Divinity. 303

War Storm and Soviet Army Manifestation

Su Mo’s military Noble Phantasm manifests the Soviet forces that followed him in life.

• Can summon Soviet soldiers, armored divisions, tanks, warships, aircraft, missiles, and artillery for joint operations. 2 25 113 339
• Fearful Reputation weakens opponents who know of his military legend. 4
• Saturation Bombing can authorize long-range air strikes that devastate and paralyze a target area. 4
• Armored Assault deploys armored units for surprise attacks and reduces affected enemies’ healing effectiveness. 4 25
• At War Storm +3, can establish missile bases within a Singularity and launch precision strikes from supplied coordinates. 303

Post-Counter Force Arsenal

Following his evolution, Su Mo gains access to exceptionally destructive weapons from his Inherent Domain.

• Bullet Barrage / Storm of Bullets — manifests large numbers of heavy weapons for concentrated short- or long-range fire; its mana cost is one-tenth that of summoning Russian soldiers. 500 504
• Missile Bombardment — launches dense missile salvos against a designated area. 500
• Quantum Compression Cannon — condenses quantum particles through space-and-gravity technology into a projectile capable of leveling at least one city. 500
• Satellite Ion Cannon — fires high-energy hydrogen ions gathered from solar wind through a Soviet orbital weapon system. 500
• Supersonic Flight — allows him to rapidly reposition and intercept fleeing opponents. 504
• Divinity and Mystery interaction — his presence enables himself and nearby allies to damage enemies possessing Divinity or Mystery. 501

Magecraft and Survival

Although he is primarily a commander and support Heroic Spirit, Su Mo can employ practical magecraft in direct combat.

• Uses Reinforcement and Projection Magic to create and strengthen weapons. 21 464
• Uses Replacement Magic to swap positions and evade attacks. 464
• Possesses fifty top-quality main Magic Circuits and forty top-quality auxiliary circuits, specialized for converting Magic Power. 465
• His Gaia-created body can manifest multiple Servants while supporting skills, Noble Phantasms, and army summons. 420
• Prolonged Servant manifestation and repeated Noble Phantasm use can still exhaust his Magic Power and cause him to collapse. 20 339

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Commemorative Blonde — Mystic Code with Red Magic Amplification, Conviction of Victory/Mana Transfer, and Servant Magic Restoration functions. 98
• Marshal’s uniform — manifests when he calls his armored forces; includes boots, gloves, and sunglasses. 25
• Summoning Tickets — daily system-issued items used to summon Heroic Spirits. 3
• Command Spells — used to direct contracted Servants, enforce orders, and activate decisive combat actions. 13 95 380

Relationships

• Gaia — recruiter, system administrator, and initial employer. Gaia grants him a body and Master authority, later explaining that she had diverted him from Alaya’s faction; Su Mo subsequently conquers the Counter Force and Gaia. 3 498 499
• Mash Kyrielight — Servant and close companion. Su Mo supports her after she becomes a Demi-Servant, while Mash repeatedly protects him and worries about his safety. 6 12 21
• Kiyohime — first Servant summoned through his system. She is intensely devoted to him and frequently seeks his support, but her possessiveness and extreme behavior require Su Mo’s intervention. 9 11 37 380
• Olga Marie Animusphere — Chaldea’s Director. Su Mo protects her in Fuyuki, and she considers him reliable despite frequently opposing his excessive resource use. 7 374
• Dr. Roman — Chaldea’s medical and technical contact. Roman initially doubts Su Mo’s status, then assists with analyses, mission briefings, and Mystic Code development. 6 98 685
• Nero Claudius — Servant who recognizes Su Mo as her Player. Su Mo serves temporarily as her guest general in Rome before she becomes part of his Chaldea forces. 171 257 306
• Black Jeanne d’Arc — former adversary who becomes his Servant. Their relationship is marked by rivalry, negotiation, and her desire to receive the full benefit of his support abilities. 70 153 289
• Arash — Servant Su Mo rescues by repairing his collapsing spiritual core, then recruits. Their relationship later deteriorates when Arash briefly betrays Chaldea under Holy Grail influence. 108 447 448
• Mordred / Little Mo — a fiercely loyal Servant whom Su Mo empowers, restrains when necessary, and later re-contracts after she leaves Camelot. 406 510 610
• Gudako — fellow Chaldea Master. She works alongside Su Mo on Singularity missions but remains wary of his behavior toward newly summoned female Servants. 323 573

Story Role / Major Arcs

Chaldea and Burning Fuyuki

Su Mo arrives in Burning Fuyuki as both Master and Caster-class Heroic Spirit. He protects Olga Marie and Mash from Skeleton Soldiers, establishes himself as a combatant rather than merely a support unit, and summons Kiyohime using a Summoning Ticket. 5 7 9

He supports Kiyohime and Mash against hostile Servants, including Hassan and Medusa, while learning that continuous summoning and Noble Phantasm use can deplete his Magic Power. 11 13 20

Early Singularity Repairs

During the first Singularity, Su Mo expands Chaldea’s roster with Servants such as Lancelot and later recruits Arash after saving him from dissipation. His support skills and military manifestations make him a strategic threat recognized even by enemy Servants. 38 63 108

After the Singularity’s repair, Chaldea’s scoring system rewards him with materials and currency, enabling further upgrades to his Heroic Spirit abilities. 151 158

Moon Cell Holy Grail War

In the Moon Sea Plain School and SE.RA.PH, Su Mo discovers the virtual nature of the world, recovers the Commemorative Blonde, and becomes Nero’s Player. He relies on his Servant network, Mana Transfer capabilities, and tactical observation to navigate the Lunar Holy Grail War. 163 168 171 179

He earns Dan Blackmoor’s sincere recognition as the “God of War,” though Su Mo personally rejects the grandeur of the title. 199

Roman Singularity

Su Mo aids Nero’s Rome against the United Empire, temporarily acting as her guest general. He recruits or cooperates with numerous Heroic Spirits, including Boudica, Spartacus, Jing Ke, and Lu Bu’s forces. 257 258 282 283

His upgraded support suite overwhelms the Young Emperor and Zhuge Liang’s enhanced forces, demonstrating that his buffs can rival specialized strategist Servants. 289

Counter Force Conquest and Expanded Power

Su Mo ultimately conquers the Counter Force and Gaia, awakening with a new level of strength and an expanded technological arsenal. His subsequent use of Storm of Bullets demonstrates firepower described as surpassing Gilgamesh’s Gate of Babylon. 499 504

Camelot and the Sixth Singularity

After Chaldea’s contracts are disrupted, Su Mo enters the Sixth Singularity with Scáthach, Okita Souji, and Black Saber to pursue Gudako and confront Camelot’s forces. 572 573

He helps free Mordred from the Lion King’s influence, investigates the Atlas Institute, and forms a contract with Saber Lily to oppose the Magus King. 610 628 640

Babylonia Mission

Su Mo prepares for a Spiritron Transfer to Mesopotamia around 2600 BC, an era dangerously close to the Divine Age. Chaldea’s objective is to locate and retrieve the Holy Grail despite lacking precise coordinates. 685

Trivia

• Su Mo privately identifies his extraordinary success in life with “Luck EX,” rather than the military genius attributed to him by his legend. 158
• His summoned Soviet military forces are treated as Noble Phantasm manifestations rather than ordinary modern weapons. 2 117
• His true body remains on the Throne of Heroes; the body used in the world is a vessel created by Gaia. 589