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Saizo
- Not to be confused with Xaizor, a character from Fire Emblem Gaiden and its remake Shadows of Valentia called Saizo in Japanese.
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.
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“ | Words mean little. Actions are what count. | ” | — Saizo, to Corrin |
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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
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Birthright
Role
Saizo joins the party at the end of Chapter 7.
Starting stats and growth rates
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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
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Neutral - Chapter 17
- See also:
Den of Betrayal
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Enemy - Chapter 25
- See also:
Ryoma (chapter)
Normal Hard Lunatic
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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
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Enemy - Chapter 8
- See also:
Traitor's Brand
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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
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Playable and enemy – Royal Royale
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Enemy - Heirs of Fate End
- See also:
End: Lost in the Waves
Normal Hard/Lunatic
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Reclassing options
Growth rates when reclassed
Master Ninja Mechanist Samurai Swordmaster Master of Arms
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Master Ninja | 45% | 55% | 45% | 80% | 50% | 55% | 50% | 30% |
Promotion stat gains
Ninja Samurai
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Master Ninja | +1 | +2 | +0 | +2 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +5 | +1 | E |
Mechanist | +2 | +4 | +0 | +1 | -1 | +1 | +3 | +3 | +2 | E |
Skill set
Skill set | ||
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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
★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
Skill set | ||||
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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
★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
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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 | |||||
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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 | |||||
Garbed in Honor, Saizo | |||||
"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) |
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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
Trivia
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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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
Artwork of Saizo from Fire Emblem Fates.
Saizo's portrait in Fire Emblem Fates.
Saizo's Live2D model from Fates.
Maskless Saizo's Live2D model from Fates.
Heroes artwork
Other appearances
Artwork of Saizo as a Master Ninja in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Kagero and Saizo in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Kagero and Saizo in Fire Emblem Cipher.
References
- ↑ Fire Emblem: Fates (2016 Video Game), Behind the Voice Actors, Retrieved: February 13, 2016
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