One of the most enticing parts of the Fate series is the sheer might exhibited by its characters. So, we have come up with a list to rank the strongest characters in the Fate anime.
The Fate franchise has captivated audiences with its intricate plotlines, thrilling battles, and a wide variety of charismatic characters.
Whether you are an ardent fan of the series or a curious newcomer to the world of Fate, this list will help you to know and appreciate the strength of these extraordinary characters.
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Shirou Emiya
Shirou Emiya is one of the main characters in the Fate anime series, and he plays a key role in the storyline of Fate/Stay Night.
Shirou is a Magus and he learned to utilize Projection magecraft. However, his master goes even further with the advanced form called tracing.
Through this arcane art, he can replicate an object along with its history and power.
He also appears in the Fate/Grand Order and Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works movie and anime.
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great was summoned as the Ride-class Servant and is often noted as a Top Servant in Fate/Zero.
Alexander is the possessor of the Sword of the Kupriotes, which was gifted to him by the King of the Cypriots.
Apart from wielding the iconic blade, Alexander also has access to two Noble Phantasms.
The Via Expugnatio Noble Phantasm allows him to perform a trampling attack.
But the damage is doubled, first by the hooves of the bull, then the chariot’s wheels crush the opponent.
And to top it all, there are lightning effects due to the manifestation of Zeus.
However, his absolute trump card is his Ionioi Hetairoi Noble Phantasm.
Using this he can create a Reality Marble, transforming the surroundings into an endless desert and summoning tens of thousands of loyal warriors.
It truly marks a testament to his immense strength and leadership.
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Lancelot
Undoubtedly one of the most powerful knights of King Arthur’s Round Table.
Lancelot is the Berserker-Class Servant in the Fourth Holy Grail War of Fate/Zero.
As Saber, Lancelot can make use of the Noble Phantasm, Arondight, a powerful holy sword that possesses immense chopping power.
His other Noble Phantasm called For Someone’s Glory allows him to envelop himself with a black fog to prevent his opponents to identify him.
His Knight of Honor skill allows him to identify and exploit his opponent’s weaknesses.
Medea
This Caster-class Servant is summoned in the Fifth Holy Grail War and appears in Fate/Stay Night, Fate/Grand Order, Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works movie and anime.
She is known to be the Master of Assassin and her magecraft is exceptional because she comes from the Age of Gods.
Medea has copious amounts of magical energy that she uses during her battles.
Her primary offensive spell is Rain of Light, which allows her to launch several beams of light powerful enough to destroy a Heroic Spirit.
Meanwhile, she doesn’t possess any offensive Noble Phantasms. But can use Rule Breaker, which is her ceremonial dagger.
She uses Rule Breaker as an Anti-magecraft Noble Phantasm to counter any sort of Magecraft.
Atalanta
Atalanta is showcased in Fate/Apocrypha. She is also known as the Archer of Red.
Since is a renowned huntress from Greek mythology, she wields the powerful Tauropolos: Bow of Heaven, which is a celestial bow.
As a skilled archer, she is gifted with remarkable accuracy, precision, and speed.
Furthermore, Atalanta possesses the Noble Phantasm named Phoebus Catastrophe: Complaint Message on the Arrow, which improves her already formidable archery technique.
This skill allows her to fire a barrage of arrows imbued with magical energy, transforming them into homing projectiles that relentlessly follow her enemies.
She can also utilize a unique ability called Agrius Metamorphosis. By invoking this Noble Phantasm, she can use the power of a beast.
Mordred
A Saber-class Servant, Mordred battled for the Red Faction. As the “son” of King Arthur, Mordred is a powerful warrior in her own right.
She brings with her some impressive combat abilities including her command over the use of swords.
She wields Clarent, a powerful and destructive blade that can unleash disastrous attacks.
Mordred wears heavy armor that can deflect arrows and blade attacks.
Coming back to Clarent, she can utilize it to generate red lightning that can be fired at her enemies.
Diarmuid Ua Duibhne
A Lancer-class Servent of Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald in the Fourth Holy Grail War of Fate/Zero.
Diarmuid is one of the Servants called by Ritsuka Fujimaru.
Diarmuid’s main weapon is the Gae Dearg, a crimson spear that grants him exceptional reach and striking power.
As a master of spearmanship, he can execute deadly and precise attacks making full use of his speed and agility to outmaneuver his opponents.
Overall, his excellent spear skills, and the deadly effects of his Noble Phantasm Gae Buidhe contribute to his status as a powerful Servant in the Fate anime series.
Vlad III
Vlad III is a Lancer-class Servant and is equipped with formidable combat skills and unique powers that make him a force to be reckoned with.
His primary Noble Phantasm is called Kazikli Bey and it allows him to manifest 20,000 pikes within a range of one kilometer.
Meanwhile, when Vlad III turns into Dracula, his powers grow manifold and he also gets the ability to heal.
Apart from his combat prowess, he is also a brilliant strategist and excels at planning and executing complicated battle strategies.
King Arthur
King Arthur is showcased as Artoria Pendragon. As the legendary King of Knights, she has great combat skills and a deadly presence on the battlefield.
She wields the iconic blade known as the Excalibur and manages to unleash deathly energy beams to obliterate her opponents.
Additionally, King Arthur possesses the Mana Burst ability, which helps her to infuse her weapons or physical attacks with magical energy, significantly enhancing their impact and power.
She also has access to her armor that can fight off any S-rank magical attack.
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Achilles
A Rider-class Servant of the Red Faction, Achilles’ most notable attribute is his terrific speed.
He can access the Noble Phantasm Dromeus Kometes after stepping out of his chariot.
This ability grants him unmatched swiftness and agility. He can move at extraordinary speeds easily surpassing the limits of ordinary human capabilities.
His unparalleled speed makes it nearly impossible for his opponent to track or land a hit on him.
Achilles, who was trained by Chiron, can also become temporarily invincible but his heel remains unprotected by this ability.
He can also create an impenetrable shield around him that protects him from all sorts of attacks.
Hercules
This Berserker-class Servant is a legendary Heroic Spirit and is rightfully placed as A-rank Servant.
Famous for his immense endurance, Hercules’ combat abilities are terrifying during a battle.
As a Berserker-class Servant, he is granted the Mad Enhancement power, which increases his already formidable strength.
With this ability, his physical parameters reach new heights, but using this skill can hamper his decision-making.
His Noble Phantasm God Hand allows his body to turn into one incredible suit of armor that can nullify any attack or power.
Hercules’ Noble Phantasm also allows him to resurrect 11 times before he finally perishes. Also, his master can replenish those lost lives over time.
Jeanne d'Arc
She is the Ruler-class Servant summoned for the Holy Grail War of Fate/Apocrypha.
Her main attribute is her strong sense of righteousness and her role as the embodiment of the concept of justice.
Due to her towering personality, her mere presence is enough to influence the outcome of a battle and help her keep wars in check.
Talking about her combat skills, she is a great swordswoman and wields her signature La Pucelle with absolute grace and precision.
One of her powerful Noble Phantasms grants her a defensive shield that can ward off attacks and protect her from harm.
She can also use this shield to purge corrupt and evil forces.
Enkidu
Enkidu was made by the hands of the Gods. They are the only friend of Gilgamesh.
They are the False Lancer-class Servant called by the Wolf during the True and False Holy Grail Wars.
They are often called the toughest god-made human as the goddess of creation, Aruru, gave them all their magical power.
Enkidu’s most noted attribute is their phenomenal physical versatility.
Moreover, they are one of the strongest Servants in the Fate series.
Their most noted Noble Phantasm Enuma Elish allows Enkidu to transform into a massive spear-like weapon capable of destroying their target with one hit.
Enkidu’s combat skills rival Gilgamesh, despite both of them wielding the ability to shape the fabric of existence.
Their other Noble Phantasm Age of Babylon grants them the extraordinary capability to mold weapons from clay.
Gilgamesh
The strongest character in the Fate anime series is Gilgamesh.
He is an Archer-class Servant in the Fourth Holy Grail War of Fate/Zero. He is known as the King of Heroes due to his extensive collection of Noble Phantasms.
His most notable ability is the Gate of Babylon, which lets him access a treasure chest of legendary weapons, and artifacts from throughout history.
He can effortlessly wield these weapons and begin relentless attacks against his enemies.
He is highly skilled in long-range attacks as well as close combat, making him a versatile and dangerous adversary.
Additionally, his arrogant demeanor enhances his combat abilities, as he strongly believes himself to be superior to all other beings.
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