True Assassin
The original Assassin-class Servant who appears in the Heaven's Feel scenario
The Assassin-class Servant who appears in the Heaven's Feel scenario. True name is Hassan-i-Sabbah, an entity in which the ghost of the fictional Heroic Spirit Sasaki Kojiro resides. Wields special assassination abilities and throwing daggers as weapons, playing an important role in the Holy Grail War.
Quotes
- "All the evil in this world—that is my true name, and my curse."
- "My name is Hassan-i-Sabbah. The true Assassin."
- "I shall devote my sincerity to the Master who calls upon me."
- "This body is the ghost of the Old Man of the Mountain. I perceive its voiceless voice."
Trivia
- True Assassin is the Servant who fulfills the role of the legitimate Heroic Spirit of the original Assassin class.
- Has no true Master and no Command Seals; an irregular Servant.
- The medium for summoning was the body of Sasaki Kojiro used by Matou Zouken.
- Sasaki Kojiro is treated in the story's world as a questionable real figure and an example of a fictional Heroic Spirit.
- Weapons include the throwing dagger "Dark" and the Noble Phantasm of the right arm "Delusional Heartbeat (Zabaniya)".
- Cannot separate from the mountain gate proxy body and is depicted as a being to be wary of in the Holy Grail War.
Alternate names
True Assassin
Hassan-i-Sabbah
Sasaki Kojiro
Profile
- Species
- Humanoid Heroic Spirit
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A tall figure of approximately 215cm in height, clad in white-based robes. Unable to separate from the mountain gate serving as his proxy body, always maintains a calm and flawless posture without gaps. Face retains the countenance of a swordsman, overall giving a sturdy and no-frills impression.
- Height
- Approximately 215cm
- Distinguishing features
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- White robes
- Tall stature
- Swordsman-like visage
- Iconic items
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- Throwing dagger "Dark"
- Delusional Heartbeat (Zabaniya)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- Generally calm and composed, rarely expressing emotions outwardly, but harbors deep loyalty toward his Master. In combat, patiently and cunningly employs assassination techniques, remaining unshaken even by strong enemies.
- Keywords
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- Loyalty
- Calm and composed
- Assassin
- Cunning
- Patient
- Taciturn
- High swordsmanship
- Talents
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- Excellent assassination techniques
- Outstanding swordsmanship
- Superhuman agility
- Skills
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- Presence Concealment
- Throwing (Dagger)
- Self-Modification
- Protection from Winds
- Knowledge of Souou
- Motivation
- To reclaim his true name "Hanam" and original form, restoring his existence as Hassan-i-Sabbah, the "Old Man of the Mountain."
History
- Backstory
- True Assassin is a Servant exclusive to the Heaven's Feel scenario, representing the true Assassin class. His real name is Hassan-i-Sabbah, a collective term for the Heroic Spirits of the successive Old Men of the Mountain in the Holy Grail War. Clad in the shell of the fictional Heroic Spirit Sasaki Kojiro, he is summoned independently due to Caster's rule violation, severed without Command Seals and thus without a proper Master. His flesh serves the mountain gate as a proxy body and cannot leave it. His intelligence increases over time, but inferior in combat power to other Servants, he fights primarily using his special abilities as an Assassin.
- Debut date
- January 30, 2004
- Work title
- Fate/stay night
- Media type
- Game
Summoning by Matou Zouken
- Significant event
- Summoning by Matou Zouken
- Description
- In the Heaven's Feel route, True Assassin is summoned via the body of Sasaki Kojiro used by Matou Zouken as a medium. True Assassin is assigned by Zouken the role of guarding the mountain gate in Fuyuki.
Stealing Lancer's Heart
- Significant event
- Stealing Lancer's Heart
- Description
- In the course of battles, defeats Lancer and seizes his heart, rapidly enhancing intelligence and abilities. This instills loyalty and shows deep trust toward his Master, though combat power does not greatly improve.
Battle with Saber Alter
- Significant event
- Battle with Saber Alter
- Description
- Engages Saber Alter, bolstered by the black shadow power under Sakura's control, and is forced into a temporary retreat.
Appearance in Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] Films
- Significant event
- Appearance in Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] Films
- Description
- Plays an important role in the theatrical version, with further elaboration on character design and abilities.
Relationships
Matou Zouken
The magus who mediated True Assassin's summoning, utilizing him in covert operations for his own purposes.
Matou Sakura
Protector
An existence deeply connected to Sakura's black shadow power, ultimately strengthened by Sakura's fresh blood mana.
Matou Zouken
Masterful controller
Through his summoning and use, operates covertly in Fuyuki, becoming a key figure in the story's important events.
Matou Family
Matou Family: unknown
Media appearances
Fate/stay night
Game / Supporting
2004 PC version
Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] (Theatrical Version)
Anime / Supporting
2017-2020 three-part series
Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel]
Manga / Supporting
Serialization began in 2015
Fate/stay night [Réalta Nua]
Game / Supporting
2007 PS2 version
Voice cast and creators
Tōru Inada
- Voice actor
- Tōru Inada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Version Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel]
Tōru Inada
- Voice actor
- Tōru Inada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Fate/stay night [Réalta Nua]
Kinoko Nasu
- Creator name
- Kinoko Nasu
- Role
- Original author
Takashi Takeuchi
- Creator name
- Takashi Takeuchi
- Role
- Character Designer
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- Creator name
- ufotable
- Role
- Animation Studio