Saber

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Artoria Pendragon / Altria Pendragon 34 303
Alias(es)	Saber; King Arthur; King of Knights; Knight King; Red Dragon of Britannia; Red Dragon of Camelot 34 303 444
Species/Race	Heroic Spirit; bearer of the Red Dragon Factor, described as Britain’s island-dragon deity 303
Gender	Female 33 481
Affiliation	Saber-class participant in the Holy Grail War; former ruler of Camelot and leader of the Knights of the Round Table 9 475
Occupation/Role	King of Britannia; Saber-class Servant 303 444
Status	Active 303
First Appearance	Appears as King Arthur in the Glastonbury mirage; subsequently manifests as Saber 33 34

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Anomalously weakened summoning	74	An irregular summoning drastically reduces her parameters, leaving her disadvantaged against Medusa and unable to properly counterattack.
Command Spell mana restoration	78	Yukino expends a Command Spell to replenish Saber’s mana; her damaged armor is immediately restored and her aura surges.
Restored Servant parameters	100	After changing Masters from Yukinoshita Yukino to Luo Shu, her Strength rises from B to A, Endurance C to B, Agility C to A, Mana B to A, and Luck B to A+. Her Victory Oath Sword is rated A++.
Black Saber corruption	127	Reappears in black armor with a bloodthirsty temperament and a corrupted Victory Oath Sword, releasing devastating attacks against Berserker.
Full-A Saber manifestation	303	Displays A-ranked Strength, Endurance, Agility, and Mana, alongside A+ Anti-Mana, A Riding, A+ Mana Release, and an A++–EX Sword of the Covenant Victory.
Reduced temporary contract	351	The Command Spell is transferred to Chōkai Jun, a non-magician. Saber's Strength drops from B to C and her overall performance falls to a third-tier Servant level.
Massive external mana amplification	460	Yukinoshita Yukino supplies Saber with exceptional mana through a spell connected to the Second Law, enabling a display of power that shocks otherworldly combatants.

Background / History

Artoria drew the Sword in the Stone after Merlin warned that becoming king would bring triumph, hatred, betrayal, and a lonely death. She accepted that future because she wished to establish a nation where her people could smile. After the sovereign sword was broken, she received Excalibur and its sheath, Avalon, from the lake goddess and vowed to forge that future with the holy sword. 474

As King of Britannia, Artoria founded Camelot around the dreams of her people, organized the Knights of the Round Table, and brought prosperity to her realm. Her idealistic rule nevertheless created distance between herself and her knights, while famine, natural disasters, and conflict between humans and fantasy races accelerated Camelot’s decline. 475 476

Morgan created Mordred as Artoria’s clone. Mordred’s need for recognition, Lancelot’s betrayal involving Guinevere, and the Round Table’s internal collapse culminated in the Battle of Camlann. Artoria killed Mordred, but Camelot was destroyed and nearly all of her knights were lost. 476 477

Unable to accept her kingdom’s destruction, Artoria became bound to the Holy Grail War through Alaya’s intervention. Her wish is to rewrite the past and save Camelot, though others warn that altering history could restore ancient divine beings and endanger humanity. 477 470

Appearance

Artoria is a petite blonde knight with green eyes and a regal presence. In combat, she usually manifests silver-blue armor and carries an invisible or radiant holy sword; when her armor disperses, she has been seen in a sharp black suit. 303 444 468

• Golden hair, often tied into a ponytail; a distinctive ahoge is noted in some manifestations. 303 444
• Clear green eyes and a youthful, doll-like stature. 303 443
• Silver-blue knightly armor, which can be restored by mana replenishment. 78 303
• Black heavy armor with crimson veins and a corrupted black sword as Black Saber. 126 127

Personality

Artoria is disciplined, protective, and deeply committed to knightly conduct. She deliberately draws powerful enemies away from populated areas, refuses to bully a child despite provocation, and places her Master’s safety above pursuing an opponent. 58 444 351

Her kingship is also the source of her greatest regret. She considers herself a failed king because Camelot fell, struggles with the idea of denying the lives and achievements of her subjects, and remains vulnerable to challenges concerning her wish to rewrite history. 468 469 470

In battle, Artoria is calm, proud, and highly competitive. She can regulate her emotions under pressure, read danger through instinct, and devise split-second tactics against stronger opponents. 351 484

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship and Supreme Martial Skill

Artoria is an exceptional close-range fighter whose swordsmanship is considered effective against virtually any Servant.

• Fought Hercules directly using rapid successive sword strikes and Mana Release. 58
• Her martial technique and instincts let her intercept Dilumudo’s lethal anti-magic spear before it could strike her. 484
• Used a mountain as visual cover to create the brief opening needed to activate Excalibur. 484

Mana Release

Artoria can convert mana into explosive physical power and destructive force.

• Her Mana Release allowed her to temporarily repel Hercules despite his superior physical parameters. 58
• With adequate mana, a simple outburst can reach near city-destroying force. 99
• Her effectiveness is heavily constrained by an inadequate Master or disrupted mana supply. 74 103 351

Intuition and Insight

Her A-ranked Intuition and Insight allow her to react to threats before conscious analysis.

• Detects lethal danger quickly enough for her body to react ahead of thought. 484
• Her intuition warns her away from suspicious intentions even when no immediate hostility is present. 404
• Listed as A-ranked innate abilities. 303

Red Dragon Factor and Red Dragon Heart

Artoria possesses a dragon-based constitution created to protect Britain.

• The Red Dragon Factor greatly strengthens anti-magic capability, destructive output, and attack range. 303
• The inactive A++ Red Dragon Heart can massively enhance Strength and Endurance and enables Dragon Transformation. 303
• Dragon-class Noble Phantasms are identified as a weakness. 303

Magic Resistance and Riding

As Saber, Artoria possesses strong resistance to magecraft and high vehicle-handling aptitude.

• Her Anti-Mana is rated A+ in her full manifestation. 303
• Her Riding skill is rated A; she is shown riding a motorcycle and compares it unfavorably only to Pegasus. 303 443

Sword of the Covenant Victory / Excalibur

Artoria’s principal Noble Phantasm is the holy sword also called the Victory Oath Sword or Excalibur.

• Rated A++–EX; classified as a city-level to planet-level Noble Phantasm. 303
• Its true form is sealed, with its normal state described as near EX-rank. 303
• Its released light can defeat powerful Servants, destroy Medusa’s Pegasus, reshape terrain, and threaten god-like beings. 76 463 482
• The Wind King Barrier conceals the sword and must be opened for a full release. 101

Avalon — Far-Away Ideal Land

Avalon is Artoria’s divine sheath and a supreme defensive Noble Phantasm.

• It was placed inside her body by Yōna. 112
• Its true name is identified as Far-Away Ideal Land — Avalon. 427
• Considered so powerful that even a Command Spell may be unable to seal Saber while it is active. 343
• Its complete form is regarded as necessary for Saber to contend with the strongest opponents. 343

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Sword in the Stone / Caliburn — The sovereign sword Artoria drew to become king; it later broke through Morgan’s scheme and Merlin’s mistake. 474
• Sword of the Covenant Victory / Excalibur — Her star-linked holy sword and primary offensive Noble Phantasm. 303 474
• Avalon — Excalibur’s sheath and a conceptual defensive Noble Phantasm. 427 456
• Wind King Barrier — A wind-based concealment surrounding her holy sword prior to its release. 58 101
• Yayoi Yukinoshita’s motorcycle — A temporary modern ride Saber uses during the war. 443

Relationships

• Merlin — Mentor and guide who warned Artoria about the suffering tied to the Sword in the Stone, yet continued to guide her toward kingship and Excalibur. 33 474
• Yukinoshita Yukino / Shimo Yukino — One of Saber's Masters; her anomalous summoning and insufficient mana sharply weaken Saber, though a Command Spell can replenish her mana in crisis. 34 74 78
• Luo Shu — Later Master whose contract restores Saber to high parameters; he also supports her in battle through strategy and magical assistance. 100
• Yōna / Yangnai — A Master Saber prioritizes protecting, even after her Command Spells are transferred away. 303 351
• Hinata — A compatible Master and ally who expresses confidence that she can summon Saber without Avalon; their bond is marked by mutual respect. 469 471
• Medusa — Rival Rider and recurring opponent. Their conflict ends when Saber’s Excalibur defeats Medusa’s Pegasus and dissipates her Servant form. 36 76
• Lancelot — Former First Knight of the Round Table whose betrayal contributed to Camelot’s collapse; his Berserker manifestation retains resentment toward Artoria. 351
• Mordred — Artoria’s clone, created by Morgan. Mordred sought Artoria’s recognition and died in their final confrontation. 476
• Abigail Williams — Calls Saber “Mama” after mistaking her for Joan of Arc. Saber denies the connection but becomes enraged when Abigail persists. 444 445
• Rider / Iskandar — A rival king whose criticism of Artoria’s wish forces her to confront the humiliation implied by erasing Camelot’s history. 468

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Initial Saber summoning — Saber manifests for Shimo Yukino, recognizes her as Master, and immediately clashes with Medusa while protecting civilians and her Master. 34 36 58
• Fifth Holy Grail War conflicts — Her irregular summoning leaves her underpowered against Medusa and Caster’s faction; she is briefly severed from her Master by Rule Breaker. 74 80
• Restoration and Gorgon battle — After changing to Luo Shu as Master, Saber regains elite parameters and joins Cú Chulainn, Archer, and Medea against Gorgon. 100
• Black Saber incident — Corrupted into Black Saber, she becomes a brutal destructive force and battles the amplified Berserker. 127 134
• Later Holy Grail War — In a stronger Saber manifestation, she confronts Caster, Lancelot, Abigail, Rider, and Dilumudo while grappling with whether her Grail wish betrays Camelot. 328 351 445 468 484
• Arthurian past revelation — Her life as king, Camelot’s rise and fall, the Battle of Camlann, and her conversion into a Heroic Spirit are revealed across the Sky Curtain. 474 475 476 477

Notable Quotes

“I will take up the holy sword and forge a future where people can laugh.”
— Artoria upon receiving Excalibur and Avalon 474

“I am the legitimate son of King Yuse, the Red Dragon of Camelot, the King of Britannia, Artoria Pendragon—this Holy Grail War I appear as the Saber class...”
— Saber proclaiming her true name 444

“I said enough, I’m not your mother.”
— Saber to Abigail Williams 444

Trivia

• Despite historical expectations and occasional male presentation, Artoria is explicitly female; her male disguise exists for political stability rather than concealment from herself. 481
• Saber’s outwardly regal demeanor contrasts with her casual concern for meals, which surprises onlookers after her summoning. 303
• Her holy sword has remained the highest-ranked Noble Phantasm in real-world popularity rankings for seven consecutive quarters. 463