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Xander

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This article is about the character from Fates. For the chapter from the game's Birthright campaign, see Xander (chapter).


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Xander

FEF Xander 01.png
Artwork of Xander from Fire Emblem Fates.


A Nohrian prince respected for his martial skill. Wields the divine sword, Siegfried.

Gender

Male

Race

Human (Descended from a dragon ancestor)

Birthday

October 27th

Family

Garon (father)
Katerina (mother)
Camilla (half-sister)
Azura (step-sister)
Leo (half-brother)
Elise (half-sister)
Corrin (adopted sibling)
Siegbert (son)
Forrest (nephew)

Nationality

Nohrian

Starting class

Paladin

Voiced by

Katsuyuki Konishi
(Japanese, Fates)
David Stanbra[1]
(US English, Fates)

Appearance(s)

Fire Emblem Fates

Father says it's time to show our true strength. Join us, and we'll end this quickly. If we conquer Hoshido here and now, we can avoid unnecessary bloodshed.
— Xander, to Corrin

Xander (Japanese: マークス, Marks) is a character in Fire Emblem Fates. He is the eldest prince of Nohr, and a son of Garon. He is also Corrin's eldest adoptive brother. Like all other Nohrian and Hoshidian royalty, he possesses the power of Dragon Vein, being able to alter the terrain around oneself.

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

Xander is Corrin's eldest adoptive brother.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Conquest Revelation Beach Brawl Royal Royale

Small portrait xander fe14.png
Dragon Vein Paladin
Level 4
Movement 8
Recruitment: Chapter 16, automatically from turn 1

Stats Growths Mods Pair Up

Max HP 38 Speed 15
Strength 23 Luck 20
Magic 4 Defense 23+4
Skill 18 Resistance 11
Inventory Skills
Is 3ds02 sword.png Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry
File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room
File:Is 3ds shelter.png Shelter
Weapon Levels
Swords/Katanas B Lances/Naginata D Axes/Clubs -- Bows/Yumi --
Tomes/Scrolls -- Staves/Rods -- Daggers/Shuriken -- Dragonstones --

Enemy

Boss Prologue Boss Ch. 1 Boss Birthright Ch. 6 NM Enemy Birthright Ch. 12 NM Enemy Birthright Ch. 12 LM Boss Birthright Ch. 26 NM Boss Birthright Ch. 26 LM Enemy Revelation Ch. 6 Enemy Heirs of Fate 6 NM

Reclassing options

Small portrait xander fe14.png
Xander
Base classes:*
Cavalier Paladin
Great Knight
Reclass options:
Wyvern Rider Wyvern Lord
Malig Knight
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

Great Knight Wyvern Lord Malig Knight

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Great Knight 65% 70% 5% 50% 40% 65% 60% 15%

Promotion stat gains


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Skill set

style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" colspan="2" | Skill style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Learned at
File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry Personal skill, innate and unremovable
File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room Innate
File:Is 3ds shelter.png Shelter Innate
File:Is 3ds defender.png Defender Paladin, starting from level 5
File:Is 3ds aegis.png Aegis Paladin, starting from level 15
File:Is 3ds luna.png Luna Great Knight, starting from level 5
File:Is 3ds armored blow.png Armored Blow Great Knight, starting from level 15
File:Is 3ds strength +2.png Strength +2 Wyvern Lord or Malig Knight, starting from level 5
File:Is 3ds lunge.png Lunge Wyvern Lord or Malig Knight, starting from level 6
File:Is 3ds rally defense.png Rally Defense Wyvern Lord, starting from level 5
File:Is 3ds swordbreaker.png Swordbreaker Wyvern Lord, starting from level 15
File:Is 3ds savage blow.png Savage Blow Malig Knight, starting from level 5
File:Is 3ds trample.png Trample Malig Knight, starting from level 15
colspan="3" style="Template:Roundb; border:none; background-color:#222222" width="100%"|The above skill list does not include skills obtained via Supports and DLC.

Personality and character


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Supports

Main article: Xander/Supports

Endings


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Quotes

My Castle quotes

I feel invigorated today. Please, give me the chance to show you what I'm made of.
— Xander, when gaining a surge at My Castle.
What I wear reflects on my kingdom. I could always use a little assistance.
— Xander, asking for an accessory.
Corrin... We need to have a talk about what constitutes an appropriate gift.
— Xander, receiving the bath towel accessory.
You always remember my birthday and force me to celebrate... Thank you, Corrin.
— Xander, receiving an accessory on his birthday.
I'll have to ignore it for now, though. The task at hand is more important.
— Xander, being denied an accessory.

Event tile and conversation quotes

With my sacred blade at my side, I know I shall not fail.
— Xander, when gaining weapon experience at an event tile or My Castle.
It would seem someone dropped this... We should all be more cautious.
— Xander, when finding an item at an event tile or My Castle.

Battle quotes

[...] ...I have nothing to say to you. Surrender now. If you refuse...you die here.
— Xander, fighting Ryoma in Prologue
You swing timidly, without resolve. You must genuinely try to kill me.
— Xander, as the boss of Chapter 1.
What foolishness. I will not tolerate traitors in our midst!
— Xander, as an enemy in Birthright Chapter 6
How reckless. Corrin hasn't prepared you for this fight. Well, his/her failings will be your undoing. Prepare to die.
— Xander, as an enemy in Birthright Chapter 12.
[...] I'm not your brother anymore. Put that notion out of your head. By your own choice, we are enemies now. Prepare to fight!
— Xander, fighting Corrin, as an enemy in Birthright Chapter 12.
Fight without fear or hesitation. Don't hold back—I promise you that I won't. [...] That's the spirit. Come at me!
— Xander, fighting Corrin, as the boss of Birthright Chapter 26.
Only death awaits those who challenge me. Death twice over for traitors!
— Xander, as an enemy in Revelation Chapter 13.
We meet again, little prince/princess. Because I have regarded you as my beloved brother/sister all these years... I'll give you one more chance. Are you certain you won't side with Nohr? [...] Nonsense. If you have truly turned against Nohr, I can no longer consider you my brother/sister. Forget any feelings you might have. We now stand as enemies opposite each other on the battlefield. [...]
— Xander, fighting Corrin, as an enemy in Revelation Chapter 13.
Ha... Camilla... Iago told me you had failed in your mission. I never thought you'd turn traitor, too. Are you still a proud Nohrian royal? Or are you just like Corrin? [...] Trust him/her? Don't be a fool. I won't listen to any more of your lies. You've chosen your side—opposite me. Prepare yourself, Camilla. [...]
— Xander, fighting Camilla, as an enemy in Revelation Chapter 13.

Paired battle quotes

We meet again.
— Xander
Everything's OK.
— Xander
Let's do this.
— Xander
Let us begin.
— Xander
No escape!
— Xander, performing a Dual Strike.
Observe!
— Xander, performing a Dual Strike.
No quarter.
— Xander, performing a Dual Strike.
Just in the nick of time!
— Xander, performing a Dual Guard.
I won't allow it!
— Xander, performing a Dual Guard.
You're not hurt, are you?
— Xander, performing a Dual Guard.

Critical quotes

No mercy!
— Xander
Prepare yourself!
— Xander
You're right where I want you!
— Xander
Begone, wretch!
— Xander

Victory quotes

For the glory of Nohr!
— Xander, after defeating an enemy.
How very amusing.
— Xander, after defeating an enemy.
Victory is mine!
— Xander, after defeating an enemy.
Hmm.
— Xander, after defeating an enemy.
Your battle is over!
— Xander, after defeating an enemy.
Is that all?
— Xander, after defeating an enemy.
You have my gratitude.
— Xander, if his partner defeated an enemy.
Extraordinary.
— Xander, if his partner defeated an enemy.

Death/retreat quotes

How could I be so...careless?
— Xander's defeat voice clip
Well done, Corrin.
— Xander, as an enemy in Chapter 1.
How is this possible? We must retreat! This isn't over, Corrin...
— Xander, as an enemy in Birthright Chapter 6
I know you could do it. I'm proud of you, Corrin. I always told you...you could do anything...you set your mind to... [...] Your technique was flawless... You finally stopped holding yourself back. It's what I've always tried to teach you. You're becoming the leader I always knew you could be... [...]
— Xander's death quote as the boss of Birthright Chapter 26.

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Other appearances


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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Xander appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, obtained after downloading Corrin.

Xander
SSB3DS Trophy Xander.png NA: Xander is the eldest son of the king, and crown prince of Nohr. He's taciturn and quite stubborn, but he views Corrin as true family though they aren't blood relatives. Said to be the strongest and most skilled swordsman in Nohr, Xander wields the divine weapon known as Siegfried.

PAL: Xander is the eldest son of the king, and crown prince of Nohr. He's taciturn and quite stubborn, but he views Corrin as true family though they aren't blood-related. Said to be the strongest and most skilled swordsman in Nohr, Xander wields the divine weapon known as Siegfried.

Automatically after downloading Corrin

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Xander

A short form of Alexander, the Latinized form of the Greek name Αλεξανδρος (Alexandros), meaning "defending men". Its most famous bearer was Alexander the Great, considered one of history's greatest military commanders.[2][3]

English
(unofficial)

Marx

Popularly known by this before English release.

Korean

잰더

Xander; as above.

Trivia

  • Xander's support conversation with Effie may be foreshadowing events in the Birthright campaign, Xander tells Effie to imagine him trying to kill Elise,[4] in order to get her to give her all in a sparring match between the two.
  • Xander's crown and shield are available as accessories in My Castle.

Gallery

References

  1. Behind the Voice Actors,
  2. http://www.behindthename.com/name/xander
  3. http://www.behindthename.com/name/alexander
  4. "That's enough, Effie. You must now force yourself to imagine the impossible. Imagine I have lost all sense of self and am determined to kill Elise. Are you just going to stand there and watch?" — Xander to Effie, Fire Emblem Fates
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