Saizo

Not to be confused with Xaizor, a character from Fire Emblem Gaiden and its remake Shadows of Valentia called Saizo in Japanese.

Saizo Artwork of Saizo from Fates. A blunt Hoshidan ninja and one of Ryoma's retainers. Has a twin brother, Kaze.

Gender Male Race Human Birthday October 2 Family Saizo the Fourth (father, deceased) Kaze (twin brother) Asugi (son) Midori (niece) Nationality Hoshidan Starting class Ninja Voiced by Ben Diskin (English, all appearances) Tarusuke Shingaki (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Fates Heroes

“	Words mean little. Actions are what count.	”	— Saizo, to Corrin

Saizo the Fifth, more commonly referred to as simply Saizo (Japanese: サイゾウ Saizou), is a character in Fire Emblem Fates. He is a ninja, and an underling under direct command of Ryoma. Saizo forms the red-green duo with his brother, Kaze, despite not being cavaliers. His personality contrasts his brother; while Kaze is calm, Saizo is hot-blooded and quick to become incensed.

Biography

One of Ryoma's personal retainers and the older twin brother of Kaze, Saizo is a Hoshidan Ninja and is the fifth to carry the Saizo family name.

Fire Emblem Fates

Prologue

Role

Saizo is an NPC unit in the prologue.

Stats

See also: Ties That Bind

Ninja Level 3 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 20 Speed 9+2 Strength 10 Luck 8 Magic 4 Defense 6 Skill 10 Resistance 6

Inventory Skills Iron Shuriken Pyrotechnics Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- D --

Birthright

Role

Saizo joins the party at the end of Chapter 7.

Starting stats and growth rates

Ninja Level 7 Movement 5

Recruitment: Chapter 7, automatically at the end of the chapter Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 23 Speed 11+2 Strength 11 Luck 9 Magic 3 Defense 9 Skill 14 Resistance 7 Max HP 45% Speed 50% Strength 55% Luck 55% Magic 45% Defense 50% Skill 80% Resistance 25% Speed −2 Strength +1 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense +1 Skill +3 Resistance −2 C Support Luck +1 B Support Spd +1 A Support Skill +1 S Support Str +1, Luck +1 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Steel Shuriken Brass Shuriken Pyrotechnics Locktouch Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- C --

Conquest

Role

Saizo is fought in Chapters 12 and 25. He also appears as a neutral unit in Chapter 17.

Stats

Enemy - Chapter 12

See also: Bitter Intrigue

Normal Hard/Lunatic

Ninja Level 13 Movement 5+1

Stats Max HP 29 Speed 12+5 Strength 11 Luck 11 Magic 7 Defense 10 Skill 17+1 Resistance 6

Inventory Skills Flame Shuriken Pyrotechnics Seal Strength Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- C --

Ninja Level 13 Movement 5+1

Stats Max HP 29 Speed 15+5 Strength 13 Luck 13 Magic 8 Defense 11 Skill 19+1 Resistance 8

Inventory Skills Steel Shuriken Flame Shuriken Pyrotechnics Seal Strength Countermagic Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- C/B --

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Neutral - Chapter 17

See also: Den of Betrayal

Master Ninja Level 2 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 40 Speed 23+2 Strength 22 Luck 19 Magic 13 Defense 16 Skill 27 Resistance 14

Inventory Skills Steel Shuriken Flame Shuriken Concoction Pyrotechnics Poison Strike Locktouch Immune Status Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- -- B --

Enemy - Chapter 25

See also: Ryoma (chapter)

Normal Hard Lunatic

Master Ninja Level 17 Movement -

Stats Max HP 44 Speed 25+2 Strength 23 Luck 23 Magic 18 Defense 21 Skill 32 Resistance 17

Inventory Skills Silver Shuriken Flame Shuriken Pyrotechnics Shurikenfaire Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- -- A --

Master Ninja Level 17 Movement -

Stats Max HP 47 Speed 29+2 Strength 26 Luck 25 Magic 20 Defense 23 Skill 38 Resistance 19

Inventory Skills Silver Shuriken Flame Shuriken Pyrotechnics Luna Aegis Shurikenfaire Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- -- A --

Master Ninja Level 17 Movement -

Stats Max HP 47 Speed 29+2 Strength 26 Luck 25 Magic 20 Defense 23 Skill 38 Resistance 19

Inventory Skills Silver Shuriken Flame Shuriken Pyrotechnics Luna Aegis Shurikenfaire Inevitable End Weapon Levels B -- -- -- -- -- S --

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Revelation

Role

Saizo is fought in Chapter 8. He joins the party in Chapter 11, if he is talked to by Corrin.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Ninja Level 9 Movement 5

Recruitment: Chapter 11, talk to with Corrin Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 23 Speed 12+2 Strength 11 Luck 9 Magic 3 Defense 9 Skill 15 Resistance 8 Max HP 45% Speed 50% Strength 55% Luck 55% Magic 45% Defense 50% Skill 80% Resistance 25% Speed −2 Strength +1 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense +1 Skill +3 Resistance −2 C Support Luck +1 B Support Spd +1 A Support Skill +1 S Support Str +1, Luck +1 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Steel Shuriken Vulnerary Pyrotechnics Locktouch Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- C --

Enemy - Chapter 8

See also: Traitor's Brand

Ninja Level 7 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 23 Speed 11+2 Strength 10 Luck 9 Magic 3 Defense 8 Skill 14 Resistance 7

Inventory Skills Iron Shuriken Pyrotechnics Locktouch Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- C/B --

DLC chapters

Role

Saizo appears in Beach Brawl and Royal Royale, where he appears in a team with Ryoma and Kagero. In both chapters, his team can be selected to be played as, and will appear as enemies if they are not selected.

A Vallite Saizo appears as an enemy in Heirs of Fate End.

Stats

Playable and enemy – Beach Brawl

Master Ninja Level 3 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 35 Speed 20 Strength 20 Luck 19 Magic 9 Defense 17 Skill 29 Resistance 15

Inventory Skills Stale Bread Chopstick Allegro Harp Pyrotechnics Poison Strike Locktouch Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- -- B --

Playable and enemy – Royal Royale

Master Ninja Level 8 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 37 Speed 22+2 Strength 22 Luck 21 Magic 11 Defense 19 Skill 33 Resistance 16

Inventory Skills Saizo's Star Flame Shuriken Allegro Harp Pyrotechnics Rend Heaven Poison Strike Locktouch Weapon Levels B -- -- -- -- -- A --

Enemy - Heirs of Fate End

See also: End: Lost in the Waves

Normal Hard/Lunatic

Master Ninja Level 20 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 33 Speed 28+2 Strength 23 Luck 5 Magic 15 Defense 18 Skill 37 Resistance 18

Inventory Skills Silver Shuriken Flame Shuriken Pyrotechnics Poison Strike Locktouch Weapon Levels E -- -- -- -- -- S --

Master Ninja Level 20 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 33 Speed 29+2 Strength 25 Luck 11 Magic 16 Defense 22 Skill 38 Resistance 19

Inventory Skills Silver Shuriken Flame Shuriken Pyrotechnics Shurikenfaire Poison Strike Locktouch Weapon Levels E -- -- -- -- -- S --

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Reclassing options

Saizo Base classes:* Ninja Master Ninja Mechanist Reclass options: Samurai Swordmaster Master of Arms This unit can also reclass to the base classes of a unit with whom they have an S or A+ support.

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Master Ninja Mechanist Samurai Swordmaster Master of Arms

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Master Ninja	45%	55%	45%	80%	50%	55%	50%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mechanist	50%	60%	45%	75%	40%	60%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Samurai	50%	60%	45%	75%	50%	70%	45%	20%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Swordmaster	50%	60%	50%	75%	50%	70%	45%	20%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Master of Arms	60%	65%	45%	70%	40%	65%	55%	10%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Ninja Samurai

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Master Ninja	+1	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+1	+5	+1	E
Mechanist	+2	+4	+0	+1	-1	+1	+3	+3	+2	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+1	+2	+2	+2	+3	+1	+2	+2	+1	--
Master of Arms	+3	+4	+0	+1	+1	+0	+4	+0	+1	E E

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	Pyrotechnics	Personal skill, innate and unremovable
	Locktouch	Innate
	Poison Strike	Ninja, starting from level 10
	Lethality	Master Ninja, starting from level 5
	Shurikenfaire	Master Ninja, starting from level 15
	Golembane	Mechanist, starting from level 5
	Replicate	Mechanist, starting from level 15
	Duelist's Blow	Samurai, starting from level 8
	Vantage	Samurai, starting from level 10
	Astra	Swordmaster, starting from level 5
	Swordfaire	Swordmaster, starting from level 15
	Seal Strength	Master of Arms, starting from level 5
	Life and Death	Master of Arms, starting from level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained via Supports and DLC.

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Saizo is the second ninja in Birthright and Revelation. He has good growths in HP, strength, skill, luck, and defense, and as a ninja, he can achieve a total growth of 405. His profession allows him to attack enemies in front of him and those separated by a grid, and with easily triggered debuffs, Saizo can become a very practical character.

As a ninja, he can obtain Locktouch and Poison Strike. The former allows him to open doors and obtain the treasures in treasure chests, which is a skill that he will never lose. The latter allows him to easily inflict additional damage on enemies with high defense or HP, and in combination with personal skills, he can also suppress enemies within range. One of his promotion options is Master Ninja. Although the first skill Lethality can instantly kill enemies, it may not be very practical due to unstable triggering. However, the five damage points provided by the second skill Shurikenfaire are very useful. His other promotion option is Mechanist. Although Golembane is useless, the Replicate obtained at level 15 can double his profits in one round.

As for reclassing, he can obtain Duelist's Blow and Vantage from Samurai, Astra and Swordfaire from Swordmaster, and Seal Strength and Life and Death from Master of Arms. These are all very practical skills, but if you want to transfer like this, it means giving up on using Shuriken. In short, regardless of whether it is recast or not, Saizo can perform well.

In Birthright, due to the limited speed of enemy units, although Saizo only has 11 base speed when he joins in Chapter 7, he is still able to steadily double enemies with his high speed growth. Even if he starts to fail to outspeed enemies, extra speed is in no short supply in Birthright thanks to tonics, meals, and pair-ups. Due to Saizo's overly average growth, it is possible for Saizo to underperform if you have bad luck with the RNG, and this should be noted. However, a blue weapon unit that can attack 1-2 spaces will never lose his utility.

In Revelation, Saizo performs a bit worse. He joins 4 chapters later than Birthright, but is only 2 levels stronger. However, Saizo can easily bridge this gap by relying on his personal growths. He's also still in one of the best enemy phase classes in the game, and can contribute well throughout the game if given investment. Notably, his new friendship support with Laslow allows him access to the Mercenary class, which grants him Strong Riposte and Sol to greatly improve his enemy phase.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Two variations of Saizo are available in Fire Emblem Heroes. The normal variation of Saizo was available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. A ninja-themed variation of Saizo was first available through a Tempest Trial.

Saizo: Angry Ninja

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 1/2/3 Maximum HP 30/33/36 Attack 22/25/28 Speed 27/30/33 Defense 26/29/32 Resistance 10/13/16 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Dagger* -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 1/2/3 Maximum HP 31/34/37 Attack 23/26/29 Speed 29/32/35 Defense 28/31/34 Resistance 11/14/17 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Smoke Dagger* Harsh Command --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 33/36/40 Attack 25/29/32 Speed 31/34/37 Defense 30/33/36 Resistance 12/16/19 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Smoke Dagger* Harsh Command --

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Dagger	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Dagger	★★★	★★★	100
	Smoke Dagger	★★★	★★★★	200
	Smoke Dagger+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Saizo's Star	★★★★★	—	400
	Harsh Command	★★★	★★★★	150
B	Poison Strike 1	★★★	—	60
B	Poison Strike 2	★★★	—	120
B	Poison Strike 3	★★★★	—	240
C	Spur Spd 1	★★★	—	60
C	Spur Spd 2	★★★★	—	120
C	Spur Spd 3	★★★★★	—	240

Saizo: Hoshido's Flame

Starting stats

★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 13/14/15 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 11/12/13 Defense 11/12/13 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 31/34/37 Attack 35/38/42 Speed 39/43/46 Defense 39/43/46 Resistance 20/23/26 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Kumo Naginata -- Rising Flame

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 14/15/16 Attack 10/11/12 Speed 11/12/13 Defense 11/12/13 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 33/37/40 Attack 38/41/45 Speed 41/45/48 Defense 41/45/48 Resistance 22/25/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Kumo Naginata+ -- Rising Flame

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Lance	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Lance	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Kumo Naginata	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Kumo Naginata+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Saizo's Star	★★★★★	—	400
	Rising Flame	★★★★	★★★★	150
	Growing Flame	★★★★	—	300
A	Atk/Def Solo 1	★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Def Solo 2	★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Def Solo 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Def Smoke 1	★★★★	—	60
C	Def Smoke 2	★★★★	—	120
C	Def Smoke 3	★★★★	—	240

Personality

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Saizo is one of Ryoma's retainers and Kaze's brother. However, Saizo and his brother have completely different personalities. Saizo is cold-blooded and irritable, and is very doubtful, monitoring Corrin and others for the safety of the royal family. Nevertheless, he does have a gentle side; for example, he gets along quite well with Mozu, connecting with her over their shared experiences with farm work.

Supports

Main article: Saizo/Supports

Endings

Saizo, Angry Ninja (single ending)
While no official records of Saizo the Fifth exist from after the war, later scholars agreed that he most likely stayed in Hoshido, working covertly for the Hoshidan royal family. What else would he do?

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Corrin, Crux of Fate (Birthright)
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside her spouse to spread peace worldwide.

Corrin, Queen of Valla & Saizo, Angry Ninja (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise Queen of Valla. Her husband, Saizo, was never comfortable working in public, but he supported the kingdom.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Felicia, Maid Mayhem
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Felicia gave up her career in the service industry for the military, ultimately becoming a commander.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Rinkah, Scion of Flame
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Rinkah's fiery personality ensured her husband's life was not boring, and they loved one another well.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Sakura, Loving Priestess
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Sakura, dedicated herself to helping the underprivileged, and the two worked happily together.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Azura, Lady of the Lake
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. There are few records of Azura beyond her marriage. She remains a historical mystery.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Hana, Forcused Samurai
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Hana, continued to serve Sakura, brightening all of their lives with her infectious optimism.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Orochi, Secret Keeper
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Orochi, was completely indispensable, both through her intelligence and her future sight.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Hinoka, Warrior Princess
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Hinoka, became general of the Hoshidan royal army, and the two remained together always.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Oboro, Fierce Fighter
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Oboro, worked hard and eventually was able to reopen her late parents' tailor shop.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Kagero, Traditional Ninja
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Kagero remained a ninja. It is said that the couple got along, but didn't have much time together.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Beruka, Quiet Assassin
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Beruka was torn about leaving Camilla but enjoyed having enough emotions for them to conflict.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Charlotte, Wily Warrior
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Records show his wife, Charlotte, was a caring wife and mother, and they had a happy family life.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Mozu, Rural Power
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Mozu, meanwhile, was a constant source of support and a humanitarian in her own right.

Quotes

Main articles: Saizo/Quotes (Fates) and Saizo/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Saizo is featured on seven cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Three of the below cards' epithets are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Saizo
Normal + variant {{{alt2image1}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Angry Ninja, Saizo
		"Burst and scatter!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Master Ninja		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Fire Demon's Formation: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 2 Ally Units] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains 20 attack. Forced Reconnaissance: [Trigger] When this unit attacks, if "Fire Demon's Formation" was used this turn, reveal the top card of your opponent's deck, then you may send it to the Retreat Area.
	Card #B02-014R(+), B02-014ST • Artist: пNekoR
	Hoshidan Shadow, Saizo
		"I am Saizo... Your life, I shall take it."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ninja		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Ryoma's Retainer: [Always] During your turn, if you have "Ryoma" on the field, this unit gains 10 attack. Ninja's Emblem: When this unit supports an attack, you may discard 1 card. If you do, instead of sending this unit to the Retreat Area, deploy this unit onto the field, tapped.
	Card #B02-015N, B02-015ST • Artist: пNekoR
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		"To know ourselves and to serve a master who knows us is our greatest calling." "For Lord Ryoma... Die!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Master Ninja		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Shadow Heatwave: [Always] You may discard any in place of a "Saizo" card when performing a Critical Hit for this unit. Ninjutsuist: [Always] While you have at least one other unit in the backline, this unit's attack cannot be avoided except by the Main Character.
	Card #B07-060R(+) • Artist: Mayo
	Fifth Generation, Saizo
		"We will be fighting together."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ninja		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Crisp Breathing: [Trigger] When this unit is deployed using "Ninja's Emblem," you may select a Cost 1 "Kagero" in your Retreat Area and deploy that unit onto the field, tapped. Ninja's Emblem: When this unit supports an attack, you may discard 1 card. If you do, instead of sending this unit to the Retreat Area, deploy this unit onto the field, tapped.
	Card #B07-061N • Artist: Mayo
	爆炎の勇者, Saizo
		"I am Lord Ryoma's retainer, Saizo. Behold my mastery of explosives!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Secret of Pyrotechnics: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send 1 from your hand to the Retreat Area] Draw 1 card. Dragon's Tooth Stance: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send 1 from your hand to the Retreat Area] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Ninja Art: Explosive Blade of the Enlightened King: [Activate] [Once per turn] Choose 1 non-Main Character enemy, and destroy them. This skill is only usable if this unit has used both "Secret of Pyrotechnics" and "Dragon's Tooth Stance" in this turn.
	Card #B20-014R • Artist: Clover.K
	百の武芸を知る男, Saizo
		"I've seen many techniques from all over Nohr and Hoshido."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Mercenary		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"At times I am a swordsman, and at times, a ninja.": [Always] During your turn, if the card supporting this unit is or , this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem: Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B20-015N • Artist: Clover.K
	白夜へ奉じる爆炎, Saizo
		"I know I can count on you both. I couldn't ask for better comrades."
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Master Ninja		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Pyrotechnician's Colorbringing: [Trigger] [Once per turn] [] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost and if you do: Untap this unit. Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +50 attack. Silent Shadow Dweller: [Activate] [Once per turn] Move this unit. This skill is only usable if you have 2 or more other allies.
	Card #B22-078HN • Artist: Yugo Okuma
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Saizo .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Fates	A blunt Hoshidan ninja and one of Ryoma's retainers. Has a twin brother, Kaze.	リョウマの臣下。白夜王国の忍一族出身。 スズカゼの双子の兄で、ぶっきらぼうな性格。
Heroes (Saizo: Angry Ninja)	A severe ninja of Hoshido. Has a twin brother named Kaze. One of Ryoma's retainers. Appears in Fire Emblem Fates.	白夜王国の忍。リョウマの臣下。 スズカゼの双子の兄で、ぶっきらぼうな性格。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム ｉｆ』）
Heroes (Saizo: Angry Ninja)	A ninja who serves Ryoma of Hoshido. Determined not to lose to mere novices in the craft he's mastered. Appears in Fire Emblem Fates.	白夜王国のリョウマに仕える忍者。 本職の忍者として素人には負けられないと意気込む。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　ｉｆ』）

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

130

Saizo Fates

2,221

CYL 2 (2018)

345 (+215)

Saizo Fates

560 (−1,661)

CYL 3 (2019)

320 (−13)

Saizo Fates

654 (+94)

CYL 4 (2020)

389 (+35)

Saizo Fates

330 (−324)

CYL 5 (2021)

271 (−118)

Saizo Fates

362 (+32)

CYL 6 (2022)

264 (−8)

Saizo Fates

367 (+5)

CYL 7 (2023)

217 (−47)

Saizo Fates

294 (−73)

CYL 8 (2024)

353 (+136)

Saizo Fates

166 (−128)

Total results		This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	4,954

Trivia

• Saizo's ninja mask is available as an accessory in My Castle.
• Saizo and Hinoka's support conversation revolves around the former giving the latter letters from Ryoma. In Birthright, however, this support conversation can still happen even before Ryoma is recruited.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Saizo	Named after the Sengoku ninja, Kirigakure Saizō.
Japanese	サイゾウ	Romanized in the internal game files as Saizou, and listed in the official character book as "Saizo".
Spanish	Saizo	As above
French	Saizo	As above
German	Saizo	As above
Italian	Saizo	As above
Portuguese (Brazil)	Saizo	As above
Korean	사이조	Saizo
Traditional Chinese	彩造	Saizo

Gallery

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  Artwork of Saizo from Fire Emblem Fates.

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  Saizo's portrait in Fire Emblem Fates.

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  Saizo's Live2D model from Fates.

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  Maskless Saizo's Live2D model from Fates.

Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Saizo: Angry Ninja.

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  Artwork of Saizo: Angry Ninja.

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  Artwork of Saizo: Angry Ninja.

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  Artwork of Saizo: Angry Ninja.

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  Artwork of Saizo: Angry Ninja.

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  Artwork of Saizo: Hoshido's Flame.

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  Artwork of Saizo: Hoshido's Flame.

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  Artwork of Saizo: Hoshido's Flame.

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  Artwork of Saizo: Hoshido's Flame.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Saizo as a Master Ninja in Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Kagero and Saizo in Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Kagero and Saizo in Fire Emblem Cipher.

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.