Lancer
Lancer-class Heroic Spirit
Lancer-class Servant participating in the Holy Grail War. True Name is the Irish hero Cú Chulainn. Possesses exceptional spearmanship and agility in combat.
Quotes
- “I'll show you the power of my spear.”
- “Battle is a serious contest.”
- “My spear will pierce your life!”
- “I have no fear of dying for my Master.”
- “It's worth staking my life to protect.”
Trivia
- Cú Chulainn's legend originates from Irish mythology.
- The Lancer in the main story is depicted as a warrior boasting extremely high agility.
- The spear Noble Phantasm 'Gáe Bolg' performs a sure-hit piercing attack.
- Voice actors sometimes differ between anime and game versions.
- The scene revealing his True Name shocked fans.
Alternate names
Lancer
Cú Chulainn
Lancer
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A young man with black hair, clad in light attire and carrying a long spear. His sharp gaze as he faces battle is characteristic.
- Height
- Approx. 180cm
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Sharp blue eyes
- Long black hair
- Muscular build
- Iconic items
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- Gáe Bolg (Noble Phantasm Spear)
- Spear
- Combat Attire
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Loyalty
- Detailed personality
- Righteous and deeply loyal personality, placing great trust in his Master. Passionate and gets fired up in battle, but usually polite and calm. Possesses the integrity of a proud warrior.
- Keywords
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- Loyalty
- Proud
- Hot-blooded
- Chivalry
- Calm
- Valor
- Motto
- “My spear is worth staking my life on.”
- Talents
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- Exceptional spearmanship
- Superhuman agility
- Adaptability to magecraft
- Mythical resilience
- Skills
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- Spear handling
- Close-quarters combat
- Strategic judgment
- High-speed movement
- Motivation
- To fulfill his Master's wish and win the Holy Grail War. To uphold honorable combat.
- Habits
- Always raises his spear to psych himself up at the start of battle.
- Favorite foods
- Meat dishes, Simple salty meals
- Favorite colors
- Blue
History
- Backstory
- The legendary hero Cú Chulainn from Irish mythology has become a Heroic Spirit and been summoned to the modern Holy Grail War. He honed his martial arts from childhood, winning numerous battles to protect his clan. Possesses a pure warrior's soul and unwavering loyalty to his lord.
- Debut date
- January 30, 2004
- Work title
- Fate/stay night
- Media type
- Visual novel
Participation in the Holy Grail War
- Significant event
- Participation in the Holy Grail War
- Description
- Summoned by one of the three major factions, challenges battles as one of the protagonists.
True Name Reveal
- Significant event
- True Name Reveal
- Description
- True Name is revealed, unleashing his full power as Cú Chulainn.
Use of Gáe Bolg
- Significant event
- Use of Gáe Bolg
- Description
- Overwhelms numerous enemies using his own Noble Phantasm 'Gáe Bolg'.
Relationships
Media appearances
Fate/stay night
Visual novel / Protagonist
Released in 2004
Fate/stay night
Anime / Protagonist
2006 TV series
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Anime / Protagonist
2014–2015 TV series
Fate/Grand Order
Game / Supporting
Service started in 2015
Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel
Movie / Supporting
2017–2020 theatrical trilogy
Voice cast and creators
Ryotaro Okiayu
- Voice actor
- Ryotaro Okiayu
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2006 TV Anime
Nobutoshi Canna
- Voice actor
- Nobutoshi Canna
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2014-2015 UBW Anime
Ted Lewis
- Voice actor
- Ted Lewis
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Fate/stay night English dub
Kinoko Nasu
- Creator name
- Kinoko Nasu
- Role
- Original author
Takashi Takeuchi
- Creator name
- Takashi Takeuchi
- Role
- Illustrator
Studio Deen
- Creator name
- Studio Deen
- Role
- Animation Studio
ufotable
- Creator name
- ufotable
- Role
- Animation Studio
Related goods
Lancer Figure
- Item name
- Lancer Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Lancer Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Lancer Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited