Rider

Female Rider Servant boasting monstrous strength and high mobility

Female Rider Servant with monstrous strength and high mobility. Her true name is Medusa, the monster from Greek mythology.

Quotes

  • “I dedicate my life to you.”
  • “I will protect you with my Mystic Eyes.”
  • “My loyalty is unwavering.”
  • “There is nothing to fear; I will protect you.”
  • “I am here to defy fate.”

Trivia

  • Her true name Medusa is a monster from Greek mythology who possesses Mystic Eyes that turn those who look into them to stone.
  • Normally hides her face with a mask, but when removed, she has an extremely beautiful face.
  • One of the few female Rider class Servants in the Fate series.
  • Her chains are used not only for attack but also for restraint.
  • High popularity in anime and games, with many fans in Fate/Grand Order as well.

Alternate names

Rider Medusa Mysterious Rider

Tags

Servant Heroic Spirit Medusa Female Character Rider High Mobility Fate series Monstrous Strength Magecraft

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Profile

Species
Humanoid Spirit
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Mysterious woman with long purple hair, red eyes, and wearing a mask. In combat, she equips armor-like gear and fights utilizing her high mobility.
Height
Approx. 170cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Red
Hair color
Multicolor
Distinguishing features
  • Mask
  • Long purple hair
  • Sharp red eyes
Iconic items
  • Spirit Core (source of magical energy)
  • Mask when Mystic Eyes are manifested
  • Chains
  • Horse (mount as Rider)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyalty
Detailed personality
Calm and composed, while showing strong loyalty to the protagonist and Master. Usually gentle, but demonstrates overwhelming power in battle.
Keywords
  • Loyalty
  • Calm and Collected
  • Mysterious
  • Powerful
  • Guardian
Motto
Might makes right, but power is used for what must be protected.
Talents
  • Monstrous Strength
  • High Mobility
  • Mystic Eyes (mysterious vision for defense)
  • Excellent Combat Sense
  • Overwhelming Speed as Rider
Skills
  • Magecraft Resistance
  • Riding
  • Operation of Restraining Chains
  • High Strategic Judgment on the Battlefield
Motivation
To protect the Master and achieve victory in the Holy Grail War.
Habits
Hides her true face with a mask except when necessary, not showing expressions.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Favorite colors
Purple, Red

History

Backstory
Medusa is a monster from Greek mythology. Originally a beautiful woman, she incurred Athena's wrath, her hair turned into snakes, and she gained Mystic Eyes that petrify anyone who meets her gaze. In the Fate series, she is summoned as a Heroic Spirit and appears as a loyal Rider Servant.
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 the protagonist's Master, participates in the Holy Grail War. Fights as a powerful Rider Servant.

Manifestation of Mystic Eyes

Significant event
Manifestation of Mystic Eyes
Description
Uses defensive Mystic Eyes to block enemy attacks and gain the advantage in battle.

True Name Reveal

Significant event
True Name Reveal
Description
Her true name is revealed to be Medusa, and her identity becomes known.

Relationships

Rin Tohsaka

Mentor

Builds a strong bond of trust during the process of being summoned as Master.

Kiritsugu Emiya

Shirou Emiya

Master

The protagonist and Master. Devotes herself fully to protect his life.

Holy Grail War Servant Faction

Holy Grail War Servant Faction: unknown

Media appearances

Fate/stay night

Visual novel / Protagonist

2004

Fate/stay night

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV series

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works

Anime / Supporting

2014-2015

Fate/Grand Order

Anime / Supporting

2017-

Fate/Grand Order

Game / Playable

2015-

Voice cast and creators

Yūko Gotō

Voice actor
Yūko Gotō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Mela Lee

Voice actor
Mela Lee
Language
English
Version or series
English Dub version

Kinoko Nasu

Creator name
Kinoko Nasu
Role
Original author

Takashi Takeuchi

Creator name
Takashi Takeuchi
Role
Character designer

Takashi Takeuchi

Creator name
Takashi Takeuchi
Role
Illustrator

TYPE-MOON

Creator name
TYPE-MOON
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Rider Figure

Item name
Rider Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Rider Acrylic Stand

Item name
Rider Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

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