In Fate/Apocrypha, the main heroine is "Joan of Arc". She throws herself into the Holy Grail War in the special position of "Ruler". We have taken a look at Joan of Arc's personality and surprising true face, which many fans have, so be sure to check it out whether you're a fan or not.
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Saint! What is Joan of Arc?
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Joan of Arc is a well-known French saint. In Fate, she is summoned as an extra class Ruler servant. Her existence has been mentioned from the very beginning, but she will be fully participating in "Fate/Apocrypha". Although she is usually strict, her occasional childishness is cute and has won her many fans.
Heroic Spirit but human?
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She is a servant without a human master, meaning she does not need a specific vessel, and she inherits the memories of the repeated games. However, during the Holy Grail War, unlike normal summoning where she is summoned as an independent being, she is summoned in an irregular way, possessing a French schoolgirl named "Laetitia" whose body and spiritual qualities match hers in every way, and as a result, she is unable to become a spirit and is subject to physical restrictions such as needing to eat and sleep like a human.
Fateful Encounter
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Though he feels an indescribable discomfort about the Holy Grail War, he heads to Trifas alone to fulfill his mission as an administrator. At first, he takes a neutral stance as an arbitrator, but he comes into contact with the homunculus boy to investigate the mysterious changes that have followed after the loss of Black Saber. They share the same goal and decide to work together to protect him as a "victim of the Holy Grail War."
"Charm 1" The Noble Saint of Salvation
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Her charm is her constant sincerity and positivity. She is always positive, and her radiance never fades even in hopeless situations, which attracts many people. She is truly a charisma that leads people. If you read the Apocrypha, you can understand why the people of Orleans and Gilles are attracted to her.
The ability to accept everything
Even though she met a tragic end, she holds no grudges about it. She accepts it all, saying that it was the outcome she chose for herself. She humbly says that she doesn't think of herself as a saint, but her appearance is undoubtedly that of a noble saint. That brilliant straightforwardness is what makes her so appealing.
"Charm 2" Spartan Saint
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Such a perfected mind can sometimes be a flaw. This is because she is "kind" to others, but never "sweet". Although she is famous as a saint, her roots are quite Spartan. Although she has a kind face, she is quite a strict person.
Naturally Egocentric
Moreover, because she is mentally perfect, she never compromises her beliefs. No matter how discouraged the people around her are, she remains calm and collected, which has led to her being officially described as "naturally egocentric." But that is what a saint is really like. She is a very strong girl who is not afraid to become the villain herself, and is simply meant to be that way.
Charm 3: A saint born in the countryside
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She is earnest and has the personality of a class president, but she is actually quite clumsy. This is because Jeanne is not originally an aristocrat or royalty, but an ordinary girl born in the countryside. She's only serious because that's what she wants to be, but deep down she's a pretty playful girl. She has a very mischievous personality.
Muscle-brained!
She's a pretty muscle-brained... or rather, a very good-natured character, considering using the "Divine Staff" to attack the enemy's base, and smashing enemies with a flag that is actually a defensive Noble Phantasm. Combined with her Spartan spirit, she's a true athlete. This contrast with her image as a saint is very appealing.
Charm 4: A Saint in Love
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She's not a very feminine girl, being an ironclad saint and a Spartan, but in "Fate/Apocrypha," she takes a turn and can be seen as a rare saint in love. The outcome of Jeanne and Sieg's love is one of the highlights of Apocrypha.
She's a saint, but she's still a girl!
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She's so cute when she's confused by her own feelings or when she's flustered on a date with Sieg. She's usually a saint, but she only shows her age-appropriate innocence in front of Sieg. It's nice to see a girly figure like her, who isn't usually a girly girl... The way she blushes in front of Sieg is really cute and charming.
"Charm 5" A saint with a command spell on her back
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In "Fate/Apocrypha material," a setting collection for Apocrypha, she is shown naked, boldly exposing her back. Her embarrassed yet exposed back is irresistible in so many ways! Of course, the command spells with angel wing designs are also lovely.
"Charm 6" Saint with strong skills
Anti-magic (EX)
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Resistance to magic. After being burned at the stake, her faith remains unwavering even after death, giving her an EX-ranked anti-magic skill. However, unlike the general anti-magic skills of Saber and others, this skill only deflects magic rather than canceling it, so if it is a large-scale magic spell with a wide range, no one can save her except the person herself.
True Name Detective (B)
By being summoned as a Ruler, the true names and status information of all Servants encountered directly are automatically revealed. However, a luck check is required against Servants with concealment abilities.
Divine Judgment (A), Saint (B), Charisma (C)
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The highest privilege of a Ruler. Can use Command Spells twice on all Servants who participated in the Holy Grail War. Represents a person who has been recognized as a Saint. Ability that shows command ability and charisma of the army. In her case, she can make others believe the contents of her unfounded "revelations."
Revelation (A)
A skill equivalent to intuition. Unlike intuition (sixth sense), it allows her to choose the best path to achieve her goal. There is no problem when acting alone, but when acting in a group, there is a drawback in that it is difficult to be trusted by others and difficult to explain because there is no concrete reason for "why she does what she does."
"Charm 7" Saint with a strong Noble Phantasm
My God is Here (Luminosite Eternelle)
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A barrier Noble Phantasm that protects allies with the blessing of an angel. It converts the extraordinary magical resistance of EX rank into protection against all types of attacks, including Noble Phantasms, regardless of whether they are physical or spiritual. However, no attacks are possible while it is in use. In addition, the cost of blocking attacks accumulates as damage to the flag, and if overused, it will eventually become unusable.
Scenes from Fate/Apocrypha
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In the story, he parries a blow from Berserker of Red's Noble Phantasm, "Roar of the Wounded Beast," which has enough destructive power to change the terrain and destroy half of the Millennia Fortress, and even after being hit by a surprise attack from Assassin of Black's "Dismemberment Virgin Mary," he still absorbs most of the curse.
The Crimson Saint (La Pucelle)
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A holy sword that embodies flames, whose true name is released by chanting "Lord, I entrust my body to you." It is activated by injuring the palm of the hand with the sword of Saint Catherine, which he never wielded in life, and praying. Its name comes from the time when Jeanne was burned at the stake. It is a conceptual crystallized weapon that is interpreted aggressively, which may be traumatic for Jeanne herself. It is a variant of the unique barrier, crystallizing the mental landscape into a sword. The sword itself is Jeanne, and disappears after the battle in which it is manifested.
Scenes of use in Fate/Apocrypha
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In "Apocrypha," it was activated in the final stage. It negated Shirou Kotomine's desperate attack and demonstrated the power to destroy more than 80% of the Holy Grail he was connected to. Furthermore, because Jeanne in Apocrypha possessed Leticia, the drawback of her disappearance was limited to her own spirit base, and Leticia was unharmed.
"Charm 8" The Saint Who Became Happy
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At the end of the Holy Grail War, her feelings for Sieg were revealed by the tricks of Caster of Red, and she was on the verge of breaking down when Sieg appeared, which made her realize her love for him, and she then activated the "Crimson Saint" to destroy the Holy Grail. However, it disappeared from Leticia's body before it could be destroyed. After the end of the Holy Grail War, her soul reached the other side of the world where Sieg, who had become an evil dragon, was, and they were reunited. There, she confessed her hidden feelings to him and they set off on a journey across the stars together.
Summary
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If you want to see the cute saint "Joan of Arc", be sure to check out the original work and anime! You too will surely be drawn in by the charm of Joan of Arc!
