Xander

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 Artwork of Xander from 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, all appearances) David Stanbra (English, all appearances) Appearance(s) Fates Heroes

“	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

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 Max HP 55% Speed 45% Strength 65% Luck 75% Magic 5% Defense 50% Skill 50% Resistance 25% Speed -1 Strength +2 Luck +2 Magic -1 Defense +1 Skill -1 Resistance -2 C Support -- B Support -- A Support -- S Support -- {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room File:Is 3ds shelter.png Shelter Weapon Levels B D -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 4 Movement 8

Recruitment: Chapter 17, automatically from turn 2. Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 38 Speed 15 Strength 23 Luck 20 Magic 4 Defense 23+4 Skill 18 Resistance 11 Max HP 55% Speed 45% Strength 65% Luck 75% Magic 5% Defense 50% Skill 50% Resistance 25% Speed -1 Strength +2 Luck +2 Magic -1 Defense +1 Skill -1 Resistance -2 C Support -- B Support -- A Support -- S Support -- {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room File:Is 3ds shelter.png Shelter Weapon Levels B D -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 5 Movement 8

Recruitment: Beach Brawl, automatically from turn 1 if Xander was chosen Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 42 Speed 14 Strength 24 Luck 21 Magic 4 Defense 24 Skill 21 Resistance 13 Max HP --% Speed --% Strength --% Luck --% Magic --% Defense --% Skill --% Resistance --% Speed -1 Strength +2 Luck +2 Magic -1 Defense +1 Skill -1 Resistance -2 C Support -- B Support -- A Support -- S Support -- {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Stick Umbrella Dracoshield File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds shelter.png Shelter File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room File:Is 3ds defender.png Defender Weapon Levels B B -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 10 Movement 8

Recruitment: Royal Royale, automatically from turn 1 if Xander was chosen Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 44 Speed 16 Strength 27 Luck 24 Magic 4 Defense 26 Skill 23 Resistance 13 Max HP --% Speed --% Strength --% Luck --% Magic --% Defense --% Skill --% Resistance --% Speed -1 Strength +2 Luck +2 Magic -1 Defense +1 Skill -1 Resistance -2 C Support -- B Support -- A Support -- S Support -- {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Siegfried Silver Lance Dracoshield File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds shelter.png Shelter File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room File:Is 3ds defender.png Defender Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- -- -- --

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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

Paladin Level 1 Movement --

Stats Max HP 28 Speed 13 Strength 15 Luck 15 Magic 1 Defense 14+4 Skill 14 Resistance 7

Inventory Skills Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room File:Is 3ds defender.png Defender Weapon Levels C D -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 1 Movement --

Stats Max HP 26 Speed 7 Strength 7 Luck 8 Magic 1 Defense 1 Skill 10 Resistance 1

Inventory Skills Bronze Sword File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry Weapon Levels C D -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 5 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 38 Speed 11 Strength 12 Luck 18 Magic 2 Defense 18+4 Skill 12 Resistance 11

Inventory Skills Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room Weapon Levels B D -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 5 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 38 Speed 15 Strength 23 Luck 20 Magic 4 Defense 23+4 Skill 18 Resistance 11

Inventory Skills Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds aegis.png Aegis File:Is 3ds shelter.png Shelter Weapon Levels B D -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 5 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 43 Speed 15 Strength 28 Luck 20 Magic 4 Defense 28+4 Skill 18 Resistance 16

Inventory Skills Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds aegis.png Aegis File:Is 3ds shelter.png Shelter Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 18 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 60 Speed 15 Strength 18 Luck 20 Magic 4 Defense 18+4 Skill 22 Resistance 12

Inventory Skills Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds aegis.png Aegis File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room Weapon Levels B D -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 18 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 60 Speed 15 Strength 23 Luck 20 Magic 4 Defense 23+4 Skill 27 Resistance 17

Inventory Skills Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds aegis.png Aegis File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 2 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 36 Speed 14 Strength 22 Luck 18 Magic 4 Defense 22+4 Skill 17 Resistance 11

Inventory Skills Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room File:Is 3ds shelter.png Shelter Weapon Levels C D -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 20 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 39 Speed 22 Strength 30 Luck 7 Magic 2 Defense 24 Skill 24 Resistance 14

Inventory Skills Silver Sword File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry File:Is 3ds shelter.png Shelter File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room File:Is 3ds defender.png Defender Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- -- -- --

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Reclassing options

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	Cha
Great Knight	65%	70%	5%	50%	40%	65%	60%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Wyvern Lord	55%	65%	5%	55%	45%	65%	60%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Malig Knight	45%	65%	20%	50%	40%	60%	50%	30%	{{{cha}}}

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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.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Xander makes his first appearance in the World of Zenith, being tasked by Veronica to kill the Summoner before the Askr Order. He is eventually defeated, but appears later on in the first and fifth parts of the World of Conquest. Xander's final appearance is in the fifth and final part of the Heroes Invade chapter, fighting alongside Veronica.

He would not be made playable until his Grand Hero Battle was made available, from May 2, 2017 7:00 AM to May 8, at 6:59 AM.

3★ 4★ 5★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 33/36/39 Attack 21/24/27 Speed 18/21/24 Defense 22/25/28 Resistance 17/20/23 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Sword -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 34/37/40 Attack 23/26/29 Speed 19/22/25 Defense 24/27/30 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Silver Sword* -- --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 19/20/21 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 36/39/43 Attack 24/27/31 Speed 21/24/28 Defense 25/28/32 Resistance 20/23/27 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Siegfried* -- --

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Note: Stats do not include equipped weapons or skills.

Personality and character

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Supports

Main article: Xander/Supports

Endings

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Quotes

Main article: Xander/Quotes (Fates)

Main article: Xander/Quotes (Heroes)

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
	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

TCG Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)

Xander is currently featured on eight cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Xander
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		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Unrestrained Rule: [Trigger] [] When this unit destroys an enemy unit in battle, you may pay the cost. If you do, untap this unit and this unit loses 10 attack until the end of the turn. Disjointed Fate: [Trigger] When this unit Class Changes, until the end of this turn, this unit gains range 1-2 and your opponent cannot Evade against this unit’s attack, except with their Main Character.
	Card #B02-056SR(+) • Artist: Rika Suzuki
	First Prince of Nohr, Xander
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		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Eldest Brother of Nohr: [Always] If this unit is supported by a “Camilla,” “Leo,” or “Elise” unit, this unit gains 10 attack. Fighter’s Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit’s power is increased by 20.
	Card #B02-057N, B02-057ST • Artist: lack
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		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Sacred Treasure, Siegfried [Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains 10 attack and its range becomes 1-2. Knight of Nohr: [Always] While your opponent has 4 or more Orbs, this unit’s attacks destroy 2 orbs as a result of battle. This skill does not take effect if you have any face-up Bonds that are not cards.
	Card #S04-002ST(+) • Artist: Yugo Okuma
	Shadow Onmyoji, Xander
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		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Onmyoji		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Universal Umbrage: [Always] During your turn, while this unit is supported by a card, this unit gains 10 attack. Amulet of Divination: [Trigger] When this unit defeats an enemy unit in battle, if this unit was supported by a card, draw 1 card. Then select 1 card from your hand and discard it.
	Card #B03-054HN • Artist: Kaoru Hagiya
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		"As king, I vow to rule with dignity and kindness… and to always lead our beloved Nohr down the path of peace."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Nohrian King		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Godly Wind: [Activate] [Flip a card in your Orb Area face-up] Until the end of the turn, all of your allies can attack enemy units regardless of your unit’s ranges. Stage for a Singular Duel: [Always] If you have at least 1 face-up card in your Orb Area, both this unit and your opponent’s Main Character gain 30 attack. Dragon’s Pulse: [Special] This card’s promotion cost is reduced by 1 for every face-up card in your Orb Area while this card is in your hand. The promotion cost cannot be reduced to 0.
	Card #B06-051SR(+) • Artist: Rika Suzuki
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		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Black Leadership: [Trigger] [] If this unit or another ally is defeated as a result of battle, you may pay the cost, if you do: All units you control gain 10 attack until the end of the turn. Dark Sword, Siegfried [Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit’s range becomes 1-2.
	Card #B06-052N (P05-002PR) • Artist: Rika Suzuki (Yusuke Kozaki)
	Knight of Nohr, Xander
		"What ties us together is thicker than blood."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Blood of the Royal Family: [Always] If you control at least one face-up card in your Orb Area, this unit’s attack is increased by 10 and this unit’s range becomes 1-2. Fighter’s Emblem: [Support] Until the end of the battle, your attacking unit’s power is increased by 20.
	Card #B06-053HN • Artist: lack
	The Nohrian Family’s Eldest Son, Xander
		"Let us lead into a future filled with smiles and joy!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Assemble under Siegfried! [Always] This unit gains 10 attack for each other allied and unit.
	Card #P07-015PR • 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 Xander .

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.
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, 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

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  Official artwork from the official site; Xander is featured near the center.

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  Offical artwork of Xander from Fates.

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  Offical high quality portrait artwork of Xander from Fates.

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  Offical artwork of Xander from Fates.

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  Artwork of Xander from the second set of the Cipher TCG, from card S04-002ST.

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  Artwork of Xander in Beach Brawl.

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  Artwork of Xander dressed as a pirate in Nohrian Festival of Bonds.

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  Artwork of Xander with Siegbert in Heirs of Fate.

• FEH Xander 01.png

  Artwork of Xander, from Heroes.

• FEH Xander 02.png

  Artwork of Xander, from Heroes.

• FEH Xander 02a.png

  Artwork of Xander, from Heroes.

• FEH Xander 03.png

  Artwork of Xander, from Heroes.

• FEH Xander Spring 01.png

  Artwork of Xander, in his Spring Festival outfit, from Heroes.

• FEH Xander Spring 02.png

  Artwork of Xander, in his Spring Festival outfit, from Heroes.

• FEH Xander Spring 02a.png

  Artwork of Xander, in his Spring Festival outfit, from Heroes.

• FEH Xander Spring 03.png

  Artwork of Xander, in his Spring Festival outfit, from Heroes.

References

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