Fate/Grand Orderboasts a ton of collectability options for budding fans of Fate Grand IP. Players can recruit new servants from the innate gacha system, and use them strategically in different line-ups. Fully equipped with a card-based battle system, Fate/Grand Order is a mesmerizing game followed by millions of players globally. If you’re confused as to how Servants are segregated in the game, we’ve got you covered! This guide will help you foray into the different servant classes and their use cases.
What are Servants in Fate Grand Order?
Much like any other RPG game, Fate/Grand Order also has different classes of servants. Servants are essentially playable and recruitable characters that players can get from the innate gacha system. These characters have access to powerful passive and active abilities on top of having unique Noble Phantasms (NP). There exist multiple classes and elements of Servants, each being stronger/weaker to another. It’s imperative to know about these classes of Servants, especially if you want to get stronger as a new player.
Servants are categorized into different classes such as Saber, Archer, Lancer, Rider, Caster, Assassin, Berserker, and Extra classes like Foreigner, Ruler, Avenger, and Moon Cancer. Each Servant has unique abilities, skills, Noble Phantasms (special attacks), and stats that define their role in battles.
FGO employs a class triangle where each class has advantages and disadvantages against others:
Strong Advantage: Deals 2x damage.
Weak Advantage: Receives 2x damage.
Neutral: Normal damage dealt and received.
Understanding class advantages is crucial for forming effective teams and tackling challenging quests. For more in-depth information pertaining to the strongest Servants, you can check out our definitive tier list (Tier List).
Saber Class
The Saber class is characterized by its proficiency in close-range combat, wielding swords and other bladed weapons with skill and finesse. Saber-class Servants often excel in both offense and defense, making them versatile and reliable choices for various challenges in FGO.
Strengths: High agility and powerful swordsmanship.
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to Archer-class Servants.
Notable Servants: Artoria Pendragon, Okita Souji, Mordred.
Artoria Pendragon (Saber): Known as King Arthur, she is one of the most iconic Saber-class Servants in FGO. Her Noble Phantasm, Excalibur, deals powerful AoE damage and is complemented by skills like Charisma and Mana Burst.
Okita Souji: A skilled swordsman from the Bakumatsu period in Japan, Okita Souji specializes in critical hits and Quick card performance. Her Noble Phantasm, Mumyou Sandan-Zuki, deals high single-target damage.
Mordred: The rebellious knight and son of King Arthur, Mordred boasts high damage output and strong Buster card performance. Her Noble Phantasm, Clarent Blood Arthur, is a powerful Buster AoE attack.
Archer Class
Archers excel in ranged combat, wielding bows, guns, or other long-range weapons with precision and skill. They often serve as versatile damage dealers in FGO, capable of dealing significant damage from a distance while offering utility through various skills and Noble Phantasms.
Strengths: Long-ranged attacks and accuracy.
Weaknesses: Weak against Lancer-class Servants.
Notable Servants: Gilgamesh, EMIYA, Nikola Tesla.
Gilgamesh: The King of Heroes, Gilgamesh boasts a wide array of Noble Phantasms stored in his Gate of Babylon. His skills enhance his critical damage and NP gain, making him a versatile and powerful Archer.
EMIYA (Archer): A skilled archer and the Counter Guardian, EMIYA specializes in arts-based attacks and utility. His Noble Phantasm, Unlimited Blade Works, deals AoE damage and can generate critical stars.
Ishtar: The goddess of Venus, Ishtar combines powerful Buster attacks with strong AoE damage through her Noble Phantasm, An Gal Tā Kigal Shē. She excels in dealing burst damage and generating critical stars.
Lancer Class
Lancers are known for their superior reach and agility in combat, wielding spears or polearms with deadly precision. They excel in both offensive and defensive capabilities, making them versatile and resilient fighters in FGO.
Strengths: Superior reach and agility.
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to Saber-class Servants.
Notable Servants: Scáthach, Cu Chulainn, Enkidu.
Scáthach: The legendary Celtic warrior, Scáthach is a powerful Lancer with skills that increase critical damage and grant evasion. Her Noble Phantasm, Gáe Bolg Alternative, deals heavy single-target damage.
Cu Chulainn (Lancer): A heroic figure from Irish mythology, Cu Chulainn is known for his endurance and survival skills. His skills, like Battle Continuation and Protection from Arrows, enhance his survivability in battle. His Noble Phantasm, Gáe Bolg, delivers strong single-target damage.
Enkidu: The creation of the gods and companion to Gilgamesh, Enkidu possesses skills that increase NP gain and debuff enemies. Their Noble Phantasm, Enuma Elish, deals AoE damage and has a chance to stun enemies.
Rider Class
Riders are adept at mounted combat and often utilize their mobility to gain strategic advantages in battles. They excel in quick attacks, providing support, and disrupting enemy formations, making them valuable assets in various scenarios within FGO.
Strengths: Exceptional speed and versatility.
Weaknesses: Weak against Assassin-class Servants.
Notable Servants: Francis Drake, Medusa, Iskandar.
Francis Drake: The infamous English pirate queen, Drake excels in critical hits and AoE damage. Her Noble Phantasm, Golden Wild Hunt, deals powerful AoE damage and generates critical stars.
Iskandar (Alexander): The King of Conquerors from Ancient Greece, Iskandar specializes in team support and AoE damage. His Noble Phantasm, Ionioi Hetairoi, summons his army to attack enemies.
Medusa (Rider): The Gorgon sister who took on a more human form, Medusa focuses on Quick attacks and critical hits. Her Noble Phantasm, Bellerophon, deals high single-target damage.
Caster Class
Casters are magic-users who excel in offensive spells, supportive magecraft, and providing strategic advantages to their teams. They often play crucial roles in FGO battles by dealing magical damage, healing allies, and manipulating battlefield conditions.
Strengths: Mastery of magecraft and powerful magical attacks.
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to Assassin-class Servants.
Notable Servants: Zhuge Liang (Lord El-Melloi II), Merlin, Tamamo-no-Mae.
Zhuge Liang (Lord El-Melloi II): A master strategist and renowned tactician, Waver Velvet (Zhuge Liang) excels in providing support with skills like Clairvoyance and his Noble Phantasm, Unlimited Blade Works, which increases party NP gauge and buffs.
Merlin: The legendary wizard of Arthurian legend, Merlin offers powerful support with skills like Hero Creation and his Noble Phantasm, Garden of Avalon, which gradually restores HP and boosts NP generation for the party.
Tamamo-no-Mae: A mystical fox spirit from Japanese folklore, Tamamo excels in arts-based attacks and healing. Her skills like Fox’s Wedding and her Noble Phantasm, Eightfold Blessing of Amaterasu, enhance arts card effectiveness and provide healing over time.
Assassin Class
Assassins specialize in swift and deadly attacks, utilizing their agility and stealth to strike quickly and efficiently. They excel in critical hits, generating critical stars, and inflicting status ailments on enemies, making them valuable assets in both single-target and support roles in FGO.
Strengths: Stealth and high agility, specialized in quick kills.
Weaknesses: Weak against Caster-class Servants.
Notable Servants: Jack the Ripper, Hassan of the Cursed Arm, Semiramis.
Jack the Ripper: A mysterious figure embodying the infamous serial killer, Jack excels in generating critical stars and dealing critical hits. Her Noble Phantasm, Maria the Ripper, deals high damage to female enemies and can instantly kill them.
Hassan of the Cursed Arm: One of the many Hassan-i-Sabbah assassins, Cursed Arm Hassan focuses on critical damage and evasion. His skills include Protection from Wind and his Noble Phantasm, Zabaniya: Delusional Illusion, deals single-target damage and applies a defense debuff.
Semiramis: The legendary queen of Assyria, Semiramis specializes in AoE damage and debuffing enemies. Her skills include Territory Creation and her Noble Phantasm, Sikera Ušum, deals AoE damage and inflicts poison.
Berserker Class
Berserkers are known for their unparalleled attack potency, high HP, and endurance. They are well equipped with dealing and receiving increased damage, suitable as attackers in FGO. However, their battle frenzy also makes them vulnerable to all other classes, adding to their strengths and weaknesses.
Strengths: Incredible strength and endurance.
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to all other classes (takes extra damage).
Notable Servants: Heracles, Cu Chulainn (Alter), Minamoto-no-Raikou.
Heracles: The legendary hero known for his Twelve Labors, Heracles is a powerhouse with high survivability due to skills like Battle Continuation and his Noble Phantasm, Nine Lives, which deals powerful single-target damage.
Cu Chulainn (Alter): A dark incarnation of Cu Chulainn, Cu Alter excels in offense with skills like Protection from Arrows and his Noble Phantasm, Warp Spasm, which deals AoE damage and increases his critical strength.
Minamoto-no-Raikou: The fearsome demon hunting samurai, Raikou possesses skills like Mana Burst and her Noble Phantasm, Ōdachi Nobunaga, which deals powerful AoE damage and applies various debuffs to enemies.
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