Fate/Apocrypha is a story that unfolds between seven "Red" Servants vs. seven "Red" Servants, for a total of 14 Servants + 1 Servant. It is an unprecedented "Holy Grail War." In this article, we'll introduce all of the Noble Phantasms of the Red Faction Servants that add excitement to the battle scenes.
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Saber's Noble Phantasm
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Secret of Pedicure
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This helmet was given to him by Morgan to conceal his origins, and he continued to wear it until he revealed his true identity. As long as it's worn, even his Master cannot see his unique skills or Noble Phantasm. It also prevents him from recalling his true identity from the design of the sword or his impressions in battle, making it impossible to even guess his true name. Additionally, while wearing it, it also has the ability to slightly block external interference, such as poison.
The Brilliantly Shining King's Sword (Clarent)
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A silver-white sword praised as "more dazzling than any silver." It is Mordred's primary weapon, and he usually fights in this state. The sword was originally stored in the Wallingford armory for the king's coronation, but was seized by Mordred when he rebelled and used it in the Battle of Camlann. It is a precious sword that is no less valuable than King Arthur's "Golden Sword that Shall Victory."
Assassin's Noble Phantasm
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
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An unimaginably gigantic floating fortress. Said to have been built by Semiramis during her lifetime, the Hanging Garden is comprised of regularly-spaced, lush, floating islands and marble floors and pillars. All manner of plants intertwine throughout, blending chaotic ugliness with dazzling beauty.
Defense Function
Although it is slow for a mobile Noble Phantasm (it took several days to leave Romania) and lacks stealth, it appears to have the ability to block the recognition of civilians and to minimally interfere with the detection of magical energy, allowing it to evade the eyes of the Mages' Association. Above all, its defense mechanisms, combined with its altitude of 7,500 meters, act as an impenetrable defense, making it extremely difficult to capture.
The Proud King's Fine Wine (Shikla Ushum)
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As long as he's in the King's Chamber, he's immune to all poisons and can create any poison in the air. He even created the infamous Hydra venom of Greek mythology to prepare for his battle against the Black Archer. The poison has an extremely high erosion rate, so much so that any magician looking inside through a familiar would have their eyes melt. Even Saber of Red, who is able to block the poison to some extent with her Noble Phantasm helmet, gradually became paralyzed, losing her vision, and was ultimately rendered unable to move due to the excruciating pain.
Caster's Noble Phantasm
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The time has come for the performance to begin, and here comes a thunderous ovation (First Folio)
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This world-altering, anti-psychotic Noble Phantasm influences the target's mind, causing them to experience Shakespeare's stories as if they were hallucinations. It blocks the world, creates a script, and forces the story to happen. Because it relies on the memories and perceptions of both the user and the target, it can vividly project people the target knows well, but it has limitations in recreating scenes that are unreal to either party. Those with knowledge of magic can also resist it to some extent, depending on their level.
Use of Noble Phantasms in the Game
Normally, this Noble Phantasm cannot be effectively utilized unless the target's True Name is known. However, in "Apocrypha," Lancer's cooperation with Shirou, who possesses the "True Name Insight" skill as a Ruler, transforms it into a vicious mental attack Noble Phantasm, summoning the target's close friends, people with whom they have a grudge, and sources of trauma, pinpointing openings in their hearts.
Effects of the Noble Phantasm
Its compulsive power rivals that of a unique barrier, making it impossible for even Rulers who nullify all attacks to escape. However, since it cannot inflict physical damage or pain, its use in combat is limited to showing a shocking sight and "breaking the target's spirit."
Lancer's Noble Phantasm
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Sun, Become Armored (Kavacha & Kundara)
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In Hindu mythology, the hero Karna wore golden armor and earrings. It was a powerful defensive Noble Phantasm that radiated the brilliance of the sun itself. Because it was made of light itself, even the gods found it difficult to destroy. In the original Hindu mythology, it was said that with this armor, Karna was unkillable. In the legend, the armor was stolen by Indra, but Karna, transformed into a Servant, possessed it.
Brahma, Cover the Earth (Brahmastra)
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A powerful projectile that tracks the enemy and always hits. It is considered an anti-army or anti-nation Noble Phantasm, and its maximum scale surpasses that of an anti-castle Noble Phantasm. Originally, this Noble Phantasm is a bow, but due to its ability to "change form depending on the class summoned," it can also be used by Lancers. Due to a curse, it cannot be used against opponents with superior abilities. In the anime, it makes its grand appearance as an attack (not a Noble Phantasm) that fires a beam from the Red Eye. It was used in the final battle against Siegfried (Sieg), blowing a mountain of rubble into smithereens.
Sun, Follow Death (Vasavi Shakti)
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Karna's "Anti-God Noble Phantasm" is a spear made of lightning that manifests at the cost of discarding his golden armor. It's a "Spear of Certain Destruction" that cauterizes all concepts of "existence," including physical objects like divine beasts, shields, and castles, as well as barriers, delivering an ultimate blow capable of destroying even gods. However, due to the condition of exchanging it for the golden armor, activating this Noble Phantasm destroys "Sun, Become Armored" and can no longer be used.
Archer's Noble Phantasm
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Complaint Arrow (Phoebus Catastrophe)
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She uses the "Sky Bow" to fire two arrows into the sky, higher than the clouds, and calls upon the protection of the sun god Apollo and the moon goddess Artemis to unleash a torrential downpour of arrows. While it has excellent range, since it is not the one firing the arrows herself, it lacks power and accuracy. It is not suited to one-on-one or melee combat, and is primarily used to disperse large numbers of opponents.
Beast of Divine Punishment (Agrios Metamorose)
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By donning the skin of the Calydon, a magical beast gifted to Atalanta during her lifetime, she transforms the target into a demonic being, robbing them of their sanity but granting them immense power. Once donned, Atalanta is enveloped in a black mist, increasing all stats except for luck. She also gains an A-rank "Transformation" ability, granting her the ability to change form depending on the situation and environment.
Rider's Noble Phantasm
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The Immortal Tank of the Gale and Fury (Troias Tragoidea)
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This three-horse chariot is said to have been driven by Achilles on the battlefield. It is made up of two immortal divine horses, Xanthos and Balius, bestowed by the sea god Poseidon, and the famous horse Pedasus, stolen during an attack on the city of Aetion. Simply by galloping, it ravages the battlefield, pulverizes enemy lines with the force of a jackhammer, and soars into the sky. Deals additional damage to the opponent in proportion to increased speed.
Diatrecon Aster Longkei (Star's Tip)
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A bronze and ash spear crafted by Chiron. While it can be used as a normal weapon, its true strength lies in its ability to be thrust into the ground. It is a great magic devised by Achilles himself in order to lure Hector, his arch enemy in the Trojan War, to the battlefield. It is a secret technique unknown even to its creator, Chiron. It creates a special space surrounded by a wall of darkness by cutting away space itself using the spear as its base point, making it similar but not the same as a personal barrier.
Achilles' Cosmos, the Small World Surrounding the Blue Sky
This large shield, representing "the world itself," was crafted by his mother, Thetis, at the request of the blacksmith god Hephaestus. Its entire surface is engraved with incredibly intricate designs.
By unleashing his True Name, Achilles unfolds the infinitesimal world engraved on the shield, blocking attacks with a single "world itself." Although not used in the film, Achilles can also use this Noble Phantasm offensively. After unfolding the Noble Phantasm, he charges forward, crushing his opponent in the infinitesimal world.
Berserker's Noble Phantasm
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Roar of the Protecting Beast (Crying Warmonger)
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A constantly active Noble Phantasm. A portion of the damage inflicted by enemies is converted into magical power and stored within his body. The efficiency of this magical power conversion increases as Spartacus's physical strength decreases. This accumulated magical power can be used to boost his abilities. If he is beaten to the brink of death, Spartacus accumulates an immense amount of magical power, more than enough to destroy everything in front of him, transforming even his very body and allowing him to continue fighting.
Summary
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The battle scenes using Noble Phantasms are captivating. If you want to see the intense battles of the Black Camp, be sure to check out the original manga and anime!
