Rider (Fate/Zero)

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Rider

Rider is a fictional character from the Japanese novel Fate/Zero by TYPE-MOON and fellow developer Nitroplus.

He is a servant of Waver Velvet in the 4th Holy Grail War. Rider is noble and physically overbearing, who prefers to conquer his enemies by winning without killing and controlling without humiliating them. He is not pragmatic, but is a person who lets history run its course and acts according to his impulses. While he is wild and somewhat inconsiderate to others, his greed ultimately resulted in the happiness of the people he ruled over.

Servant Status

Master:	Waver Velvet	Sex:	Male	Color:	Red
Alignment:	Neutral Good	Height:	212 cm	Talents:	?
Noble Phantasm:	A++	Weight:	130 kg	Likes:	?
Strength:	B	Magic Resistance:	D	Dislikes:	?
Endurance:	A	Riding:	A+	Nemesis:	Saber & Archer
Agility:	D	Military Tactics:	B
Mana:	C	Charisma:	A
Luck:	A+	Divinity:	C

Abilities

• Charisma

Rank: A

Natural talent in commanding a large military force. Rank A can be said to be the greatest popular support obtainable as a human being.

• Magic Resistance

Rank: D

Cancels single-action spell execution. Level of magic resistance is the equivalent of having an amulet with charms against mystical energy.

• Military Tactics

Rank: B

Tactical instinctive ability used not for one-on-one combat, but in a battlefield where many are mobilized. Advantageous modifiers are provided in situations when executing one's own anti-army Noble Phantasms or in dealing with the opponent's anti-army Noble Phantasm.

• Riding

Rank: A+

Talent in riding. As long as it is a beast, he can ride up to mythical/divine level beasts. This does not apply to dragon races.

• Divinity

Rank: C

While there is no clear evidence, it has been said in many tales that he is the son of the greatest of the gods, Zeus.

Noble Phantasms

He has several Noble Phantasms, three of which have been revealed.

• Via Expugnatio: Distant Trampling Domination

Rank: A+

Type: Anti-Army

A trampling style using the Noble Phantasm, Gordius Wheel, Wheel of Heaven's Authority. Two damage rolls, from the hooves of the divine bulls and wheels of chariot are made. In addition to the physical damage from both attacks, there are also lightning (the manifestation of Zeus) effects, and should the target fail its STR check, additional damage will be dealt.

• Aionian Hetairoi: Army of the King

Rank: EX

Type: Anti-Army

Allows the planar manifestation as Servants of Iskander's personal guard, who vowed allegiance to him even after death and became Heroic Spirits together with their lord. The summoned warriors are all Master-less Servants, however each have the rank E- equivalent of the "Independent Action" skill, allowing materialization possible for a maximum of 30 turns.

• Spatha

Rank: ?

Type: Anti-Unit

A late Roman sword wielded by Iskander. It yields no magic, yet Iskander is able to fight on-par with other Servants with it, which is very impressive.

True Identity

His true identity is Alexander the Great, the King of Conquerors.

Role

Rider was summoned by Waver Velvet with an artifact; a mantle once worn by Iskander. This artifact was originally Lord El-Melloi's and stolen by Waver, who intends to prove that his teacher is wrong.

Iskander, the King of Conquerors, is noble and physically overbearing. He is an enormous man who has little interest in the Holy Grail and cares more about conquering the world again, especially now that he realizes the world is much bigger than he was aware of during his life. He is especially fascinated by ordinary aspects of modern life and intends to inform the world of his return, much to Waver's chagrin.

In a battle with Saber prior to his final engagement with Gilgamesh, his chariot was destroyed by Excalibur. Fighting against Gilgamesh on a bridge, Rider used Aionian Hetairoi: Army of the King as a final move. However, Gilgamesh wipes out half of the army with his Enûma Elish, causing the bounded field to dissipate. As a result of the unstability, the rest of the army fades, leaving Rider with no choice but to charge him head on. Rider rushes bathing in the curtain fire of Gate of Babylon. Upon nearing him, Rider is captured by Enkidu, and slain by Ea. Gilgamesh appears to have had great amounts of respect for Iskander, stating that he would be ready to accept his opponent's challenge at any given moment.