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 (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 Hoshidan royalty, he possesses the power of Dragon Vein, being able to alter the terrain around oneself. He is a playable character in Conquest and Revelation, and is one of the main antagonists of Birthright.

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 David Stanbra (English, all appearances) Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Fates Heroes Warriors

“	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

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

Xander is Corrin's eldest adoptive brother. Xander is the crown prince of Nohr, commanding the loyalty of Laslow and Peri as his personal retainers.

Birthright

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Conquest

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Revelation

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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 Str +1 B Support Luck +1 A Support Def +1 S Support Str +1, Luck +1 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Siegfried Chivalry Elbow Room 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 Str +1 B Support Luck +1 A Support Def +1 S Support Str +1, Luck +1 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Siegfried Chivalry Elbow Room Shelter Weapon Levels B D -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 5 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 42 Speed 14+4 Strength 24+2 Luck 21+2 Magic 4+1 Defense 24+3 Skill 21+8 Resistance 12+1

Inventory Skills Stick Umbrella Dracoshield Chivalry Shelter Elbow Room Defender Weapon Levels B B -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 10 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 44 Speed 16+4 Strength 27+2 Luck 24+2 Magic 4+1 Defense 26+7 Skill 23+5 Resistance 13+1

Inventory Skills Siegfried Silver Lance Dracoshield Chivalry Shelter Elbow Room Defender Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy

Prologue

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 Chivalry Elbow Room Defender Weapon Levels C D -- -- -- -- -- --

Chapter 1

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 Chivalry Weapon Levels C D -- -- -- -- -- --

Birthright Chapter 6

Normal Hard/Lunatic

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 Chivalry Elbow Room Weapon Levels B D -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 5 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 38 Speed 13 Strength 14 Luck 18 Magic 4 Defense 18+4 Skill 12 Resistance 11

Inventory Skills Siegfried Chivalry Elbow Room Weapon Levels B/A C/A -- -- -- -- -- --

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Birthright Chapter 12

Normal/Hard Lunatic

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 Chivalry Aegis Shelter Weapon Levels B D/C -- -- -- -- -- --

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 Chivalry Aegis Shelter Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- -- -- --

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Birthright Chapter 26

Normal Hard Lunatic

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 Chivalry Aegis Elbow Room Weapon Levels B B -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 18 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 56 Speed 15 Strength 23 Luck 20 Magic 4 Defense 23+4 Skill 27 Resistance 17

Inventory Skills Siegfried Chivalry Aegis Elbow Room Weapon Levels B B -- -- -- -- -- --

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 Chivalry Aegis Elbow Room Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- -- -- --

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Revelation Chapter 6

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 Chivalry Elbow Room Shelter Weapon Levels C D -- -- -- -- -- --

Revelation Chapter 13

Paladin Level 3 Movement -

Stats Max HP 37 Speed 14 Strength 22 Luck 19 Magic 4 Defense 22+4 Skill 17 Resistance 11

Inventory Skills Siegfried Chivalry Shelter Elbow Room Weapon Levels B/A D/C/A -- -- -- -- -- --

Heirs of Fate VI

Normal Hard/Lunatic

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 Chivalry Shelter Elbow Room Defender Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 20 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 39 Speed 23 Strength 31 Luck 15 Magic 3 Defense 25 Skill 25 Resistance 15

Inventory Skills Silver Sword Chivalry Aegis Shelter Elbow Room 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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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	Chivalry	Personal skill, innate and unremovable
	Elbow Room	Innate
	Shelter	Innate
	Defender	Paladin, starting from level 5
	Aegis	Paladin, starting from level 15
	Luna	Great Knight, starting from level 5
	Armored Blow	Great Knight, starting from level 15
	Strength +2	Wyvern Lord or Malig Knight, starting from level 5
	Lunge	Wyvern Lord or Malig Knight, starting from level 6
	Rally Defense	Wyvern Lord, starting from level 5
	Swordbreaker	Wyvern Lord, starting from level 15
	Savage Blow	Malig Knight, starting from level 5
	Trample	Malig Knight, 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.

Xander comes as a prepromoted Paladin in chapter 16 of Conquest, where he is auto recruited on turn 1, and chapter 17 of Revelation, where he is auto recruited on turn 2 alongside Leo and their retainers. In both routes, he will be an excellent all around unit, giving extra movement to other characters through Pair Up, rescuing certain units through the use of Shelter and one-shotting or dealing great damage to enemy units. He can also be used to weaken enemies to train up your weaker units, but you should have a fairly strong team by the time Xander joins in both games.

Xander joins with high bases and growths in every area besides magic and resistance, along with his personal sword Siegfried. Siegfried gives Xander a reliable 1-2 range option, +10 dodge and +4 defense, on top of having 11 might, making it easily one of the best swords in Fates. His Paladin class gives him access to swords and lances, though he will rarely be using weapons other than Siegfried, as it has infinite uses, and the occasional situational weapons such as Beast Killers and Armorslayers. He comes with the skills Shelter, Elbow Room and Chivalry. Shelter as mentioned earlier is great for getting units out of bad positions and gives Xander additional utility. Elbow room provides him with +3 damage to enemy units when he is on terrain with no effect, which is the most common terrain in most maps in Fates. Lastly, Chivalry lets him deal +2 more damage as well as take -2 damage from enemy units with full HP, further improving his damage dealing and defense.

Xander, while in his Paladin class, learns the skills Defender and Aegis. Defender gives +1 to every stat when paired up with another units, which will be almost always, making it an excellent skill for a frontline unit like Xander. Aegis, on the other hand, will halve damage from most 2 range weapons; while useful in some situations, Xander already has great defense and due to his low resistance he should be kept away from enemy mages unless he can one-shot them anyway.

Despite having both a good base and growth in speed, Xander can struggle at doubling most enemies and can even get doubled if he is unlucky with his level ups. This can easily be fixed by giving Xander a Speedwing, a Speed Tonic or a speed Pair up. For this reason his best pair up partner is often considered to be Charlotte; she grants him additional strength and speed, allowing him double enemies more often, and she also has a fairly quick support with Xander. If you have not trained up Charlotte it can be dangerous to bring her along for some of the later maps and you may want to use a unit that does more than just support Xander, this isn't a big problem as any speed pair up will do fine and Xander will kill most things he doubles anyway.

Overall, Xander is an excellent unit who will be the cornerstone of almost every team, as his weaknesses are few and easy to fix and his contributions are not to be understated. Fittingly Xander stands at the top, as one of the best units in Fates.

In regards to reclassing, Xander has three options: Great Knight, Wyvern Lord and Malig Knight. As Xander has low magic and is not proficient in axes or tomes, as well as lowering his speed, Malig Knight is often a poor class for Xander despite it is useful skills.

Great Knight lowers his speed, resistance and movement, but raises his HP, strength and defense. This in combination with Siegfried makes Xander into a mobile tank, allowing him to almost never get damaged by physical attacks and possibly even endure attacks from effective weaponry. He will also get Luna and Armored Blow in this class, further raising his defense. This class does make his weakness to magic even more noticeable and will lower his offensive potential as he will lose all potential of doubling anything but the slowest enemies without Wary Fighter.

Wyvern Lord lowers his resistance and luck, but raises his skill and defense, along with giving him the ability to fly over terrain. The first two skills that he learns in this class are Strength +2 and Lunge. Strength +2 is only useful when Xander is still in the midst of building up his Strength, and will lose its effectiveness over time, while Lunge is useless in most situations and usually is not worth the skill slot. The other two skills he learns are Rally Defense and Swordbreaker. Rally Defense is a great support skill allowing Xander to buff his allies when he is not fighting, and Swordbreaker is an excellent skill that gives Xander the upper hand and against sword users such as Swordmasters. The only real flaw of this class would be that Xander can not use the Siegfried while in it, but he can still keep it in his inventory as he will get its bonuses regardless of whether it is equipped or not.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are four different variations of Xander available to Heroes, all based on his storyline appearance in Fates. The normal variation of Xander was first made available on May 2, 2017, as part of the seventh Grand Hero Battle, which initally ran through May 8, 2017. A spring-themed variation of Xander was made available between the period of March 30, 2017 through April 14, 2017 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Spring Festival update, the update where this variation was added to the game; this variation is notably the first instance of a promotional variation of a character being made available to players before the normal variation. A summer-themed variation of Xander was made available between the period of July 28, 2017 through August 31, 2017 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Nohrian Summer update, the update where this variation was added to the game. This variation is based on Xander's appearance in a picture that Laslow and Peri look at after Xander wins Beach Brawl. A festival-themed variaton of Xander was made available between the period of August 10, 2018 through September 7, 2018 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Festival in Hoshido update.

Xander: Paragon Knight

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.

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

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}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

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}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Silver Sword* -- Rising Light

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}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Silver Sword* -- Rising Light

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Note: Stats do not include equipped weapons or skills.

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Sword	Innate
	Steel Sword	Innate
	Silver Sword	★★★	200 SP
	Siegfried	★★★★★	400 SP
	Rising Light	★★★	150 SP
	Blazing Light	★★★★	300 SP
A	Armored Blow 1	★★★	50 SP
A	Armored Blow 2	★★★	100 SP
A	Armored Blow 3	★★★★★	200 SP
C	Spur Def 1	★★★	50 SP
C	Spur Def 2	★★★	100 SP
C	Spur Def 3	★★★★★	200 SP

Xander: Spring Prince

Starting stats

Xander: Spring Prince is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 34/37/41 Attack 22/25/29 Speed 22/25/29 Defense 25/28/32 Resistance 23/26/30 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Carrot Lance+* Swap --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Lance	Innate
	Steel Lance	Innate
	Carrot Lance	Innate
	Carrot Lance+	Innate
	Swap	Innate
B	Live for Honor	★★★★★	100 SP
C	Fortify Def 1	★★★★★	50 SP
C	Fortify Def 2	★★★★★	100 SP
C	Fortify Def 3	★★★★★	200 SP

Xander: Student Swimmer

Starting stats

Xander: Student Swimmer is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 35/38/42 Attack 24/27/31 Speed 22/25/29 Defense 24/27/31 Resistance 22/25/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Lilith Floatie+* -- Glowing Ember

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Axe	Innate
	Steel Axe	Innate
	Lilith Floatie	Innate
	Lilith Floatie+	Innate
	Glowing Ember	Innate
	Bonfire	★★★★★	200 SP
A	Fire Boost 1	★★★★★	50 SP
A	Fire Boost 2	★★★★★	100 SP
A	Fire Boost 3	★★★★★	200 SP
C	Infantry Pulse 1	★★★★★	60 SP
C	Infantry Pulse 2	★★★★★	120 SP
C	Infantry Pulse 3	★★★★★	240 SP

Xander: Dancing Knight

Starting stats

Xander: Dancing Knight is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 32/35/39 Attack 23/26/30 Speed 20/23/27 Defense 22/25/29 Resistance 19/22/26 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Dusk Uchiwa+ Dance --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Dagger	Innate
	Steel Dagger	Innate
	Dusk Uchiwa	Innate
	Dusk Uchiwa+	Innate
	Dance	Innate
A	Close Counter	★★★★★	300 SP
B	Quick Riposte 1	★★★★★	60 SP
B	Quick Riposte 2	★★★★★	120 SP
B	Quick Riposte 3	★★★★★	240 SP
C	Odd Def Wave 1	★★★★★	60 SP
C	Odd Def Wave 2	★★★★★	120 SP
C	Odd Def Wave 3	★★★★★	240 SP

Fire Emblem Warriors

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Starting stats

Paladin Level 18 Movement 15

Recruitment: Chapter 13, automatically at chapter's end Initial Stats Maximum Stats Max HP 173 Speed 15 Strength 18 Luck 22 Magic 3 Defense 17 Skill 18 Resistance 11 Lv. 99 Lv. 150 Max HP 805 Speed 77 Strength 93 Luck 113 Magic 15 Defense 87 Skill 92 Resistance 55 Max HP 999 Speed 105 Strength 126 Luck 153 Magic 21 Defense 118 Skill 125 Resistance 75 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapon Item Siegfried -- Weapon Levels E -- -- -- -- -- ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Sp	Lck	Def	Res
Crown Prince	111	22	3	22	18	27	21	13	✗

Personality and character

Xander is the crown prince of Nohr and next in line to succeed his father, Garon. As such he's been trained to be a king since his childhood and because of this he's shown to be quite distant from other people, including his family. Despite this Xander is a family man, showing great care towards his three younger half-siblings and even his adopted sibling, Corrin, as well. While he is often away in battle, he has a surprising knowledge of many of their preferences, hobbies and habits, causing even Camilla to acknowledge that his knowledge rivals even hers.

Xander is considered to be a model knight, he's fiercely loyal to his father and is ready to do anything for the sake of his country, Nohr. Xander is also extremely honorable as shown in Conquest, as he refuses to follow Zola's plan to kill the Hoshidan royals unarmed in order to end the war swiftly, because he considered it dishonorable and does not tolerate Kotaro's plan to capture Kagero to force Hoshido to surrender and is ready to kill him for his deceitful actions. Despite this he views that no one is truly evil, but merely shades of right and wrong that stems from their character, though he has his limits and will not tolerate cowardly and disgraceful people such as Hans and Iago, and is willing to kill them behind Garon's back to maintain Nohr's honor.

Having seen numerous battlefields, Xander is commonly depicted as battleworn, having come to terms with the numerous lives he has taken for his country, as well as losing his previous two retainers. Because of this, Xander often tries to distance himself from others, even though he cares for others deeply. Xander is also shown to regret many of his actions in his Corrin and Nyx supports, the latter even implying that Xander has had suicidal thoughts.

Xander is described as "stubborn" by his trophy in Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo 3DS. This can be seen in Chapter 26 of Birthright when Xander is unwilling to give up a duel with Corrin despite the death of his own sister and the intervention of his retainers.

Despite being shown as clever in his supports, Xander refuses to see how his father has changed and will even attack his siblings if they dare disobey Garon, shown in Birthright, when he attacks Corrin for accusing Garon of being evil. He does uncover how Garon is no longer human and has been replaced by another entity shown in Conquest, after Garon was exposed in his monster form by sitting on the Hoshidian throne, he turns against Garon and joins Corrin's side to kill him while also rallying his siblings to fight Garon, and in Revelation, after he sees Garon having a conversation with Anankos and ordering him to destroy Hoshido and Nohr, and decides to betray him and join Corrin.

Xander often contradicts himself as he dislikes war, but is willing to help his enemies if he considers the means of victory dishonorable. He also berates Charlotte and Laslow for their flirting ways, but is completely fine with his retainer, Peri, going on killing sprees. This is usually considered a problem with the writing in Fates, rather than a character flaw of Xander.

Supports

Main article: Xander/Supports

Main article: Xander/Supports (Warriors)

Endings

Xander, Paragon Knight (single ending)
King Xander helped usher in a new era of peace. While he ruled justly, his radical policies were unpopular with much of the population. Scholars admit this was necessary for the era of growth that followed.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Corrin, Crux of Fate (Conquest)
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside her spouse to spread peace worldwide.

Corrin, Queen of Valla & Xander, Paragon Knight (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise Queen of Valla. Xander, her beloved husband, was crowned King of Nohr. Together they united Nohr and Valla.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Felicia, Maid Mayhem
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. Felicia gave up her career in the service industry for the military, ultimately becoming a commander.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Sakura, Loving Priestess
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. His wife, Sakura, dedicated herself to helping the underprivileged, and the two worked happily together.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Azura, Lady of the Lake
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. There are few records of Azura beyond her marriage. She remains a historical mystery.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Hinoka, Warrior Princess
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. His wife, Hinoka, became general of the Hoshidan royal army, and the two remained together always.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Effie, Army of One
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Nyx, Cursed by Youth
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. His wife, Nyx, was indispensable with her vast experience and magic abilities.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Selena, Cutting Wit
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. After marrying, he and his wife, Selena, disappeared from records. They likely lived happily ever after.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Beruka, Quiet Assassin
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. Beruka was torn about leaving Camilla but enjoyed having enough emotions for them to conflict.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Peri, Childish Killer
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. Peri eventually learned the difference between right and wrong. It took a while.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Charlotte, Wily Warrior
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. Records show his wife, Charlotte, was a caring wife and mother, and they had a happy family life.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Mozu, Rural Power
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. His wife, Mozu, meanwhile, was a constant source of support and a humanitarian in her own right.

Quotes

Main article: Xander/Quotes (Fates)

Main article: Xander/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. series

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

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Xander appears as a Legendary attack-type spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, using his art from Fire Emblem Fates. When equipped to a player character, he grants three support spirit slots and increased sword attack power.

	#682 Fire Emblem Series Xander
	Type: Attack
	Rank: ★★★★
	Number of support spirit slots: ⬣⬣⬣
	Trait: Sword Attack ↑ Slightly increases sword-attack power of fighters like Link and Marth.
	Level 1 stats: Attack: 1742 Defense: 2087 Power: 4211
	Level 99 stats: Attack: 4357 Defense: 5218 Power: 10532

Fire Emblem Cipher

Xander is featured on fourteen cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Five of the below cards' quotes and two further cards' epithets are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Xander
Normal SR+ {{{alt2image1}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Paladin of Darkness, Xander
		"暗黒剣『ジークフリート』の力、とくと味わうがいい。"
		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
		"Show me your power!"
		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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		"…邪魔をするようなら、これ以上容赦はせんぞ。"
		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
		"どこへ行こうとも…逃れられんぞ。"
		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
		Kamikaze: [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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		"I will defeat you all and restore true peace!" "私も闘おう。誇り高く、強き王であった あの頃の父上と、同じように。" …命知らずめ。逆らう者は死ぬことになろう！"
		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, P13-007PR • Artist: Rika Suzuki (B06-052N), Yusuke Kozaki (P05-002PR), lack (P13-007PR)
	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
	Conquering Knight-King, Xander
		"Heh... In that case, our royal families are much the same: we cannot afford to falter."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Crown Prince		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Dark-Slinging Shadow Sword: [Activate] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit gains range 1-2 and +30 attack. Piercing Faith and Resolution: [Always] During your opponent's turn, while you have no bonds with an insignia, this unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B11-089HN • Artist: Akira Fujikawa
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		"We of the royal family are divine avatars, bearing the blood of the ancient gods, the First Dragons."
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Conquest-Harboring Soul: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Resonance of Dragon's Blood: [Always] This unit acquires all possessed by other allies. However, if there are multiple skills with the same skill name, she may only have 1 of those. Soulcleaving Swordspirit: [Activate] [Tap 1 ally] Until the end of the turn, the number of orbs that this unit's attack will destroy is increased to 2.
	Card #B15-054R(+) • Artist: Clover.K
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		"I expect more of you. You are a prince of Nohr! Pick up your sword and try again." "I must thank you both for pushing me outside my zone of comfort. Please, do your best to represent me well until I make my return."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Nohrian Combat Art: [Activate] [Flip 2 bonds face-down] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +10 attack, and this unit's attacks cannot be evaded by non-lord enemies. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B15-055HN, P15-007PR • Artist: Clover.K (B15-055HN), Cherokee (P15-007PR)
	His Dark Blade Breaks the Earth, Xander
		"We fight together!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Come forth, powers of darkness!: [Activate] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit gains +10 attack, and acquires range 1-2.
	Card #S11-004ST • Artist: Haru Miyajima
	光と歩む清闇の王, Xander
		"In the name of the First Dragons, I, Xander, speaking for the kingdom of Nohr, vow to keep peace between us and Hoshido."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Crown Prince		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		"From this day forth, we are brothers.": [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 1 or ally] Choose 1 card with a Deployment Cost of 6 or lower from your hand, and deploy it. Evincer of a Black Future: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When this unit is untapped, until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack. Ruler of Darkness: [Trigger] When an enemy's attack ends, if this unit was the defending unit, you may untap this unit.
	Card #B20-023SR • Artist: BISAI
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		"I accept your proposal, Prince Ryoma. I hope that we can achieve a peaceful world." "Now, where is that costume... Ah, here it is. Hrm... Well, it does look like something a sailor straight out of a storybook would wear."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Samurai		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Resonating with the Samurai Spirit: [Always] During your turn, this unit gains +10 attack. This skill only comes into effect if you have 1 or more Bond cards. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B20-024N, P20-006PR • Artist: BISAI (B20-024N), Simadoriru (P20-006PR)
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Xander .

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
	Xander appears in volume 3 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. His volume 3 appearance is based on his Spring Prince appearance in Heroes.	¥350	April 2018JP

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.

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 Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), meaning "defending men". Its most famous bearer was Alexander the Great, considered one of history's greatest military commanders.
Spanish	Xander	As above.
French	Xander	As above.
German	Xander	As above.
Italian	Xander	As above.
Dutch	Xander	Used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Portuguese (Brazil)	Xander	As above.
Russian	Ксандер	Xander; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Korean	젠더	Xander
Simplified Chinese	马克斯	Marx; while it is pronounced the same, "Marx" is more commonly spelled 马克思 in Simplified Chinese. Used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Traditional Chinese	馬克斯	Marx; while it is pronounced the same, "Marx" is more commonly spelled 馬克思 in Traditional Chinese. Used in Heroes and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Gallery

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  Official artwork of Xander from Fates.

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  Official high quality portrait artwork of Xander from Fates.

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  Official artwork of Xander from Fates.

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  Xander's Live 2D model from Fates.

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  Concept artwork of Xander from Fates.

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

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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.

Heroes artwork

• FEH Xander 01.png

  Artwork of Xander: Paragon Knight from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Paragon Knight from Heroes.

• FEH Xander 02a.png

  Artwork of Xander: Paragon Knight from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Paragon Knight from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Paragon Knight from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Spring Prince from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Spring Prince from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Spring Prince from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Spring Prince from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Spring Prince from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Student Swimmer from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Student Swimmer from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Student Swimmer from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Student Swimmer from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Student Swimmer from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Dancing Knight from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Dancing Knight from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Dancing Knight from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Xander: Dancing Knight from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Veronica: Harmonic Pirates, a Harmonic Hero of which Xander is a part, from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Veronica: Harmonic Pirates from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Veronica: Harmonic Pirates from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Veronica: Harmonic Pirates from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Camilla and Xander for Heroes's anniversary, drawn by Shigeki Maeshima.

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  Artwork of Xander and Inigo for Heroes's anniversary, drawn by Suekane Kumiko.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Xander from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Xander from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Xander from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Xander from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Xander from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Xander from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Xander and Ryoma from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Xander from Warriors.

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  Xander's Steed in Warriors.

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  Promotion Outfits for Xander and his Steed in Warriors.

References

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