Demon Boar
The Demon Boar is a species of Phantasmal Beast encountered as enemy mobs throughout the Fate franchise, notably in Fate/Grand Order. Originating from mutated wildlife via magical means such as Celtic Runecraft, these high-threat creatures embody the dangerous boar monsters found across world mythologies, characterized by extreme physical power and unrelenting aggression.
Overview
The Demon Boar is a species of Phantasmal Beast encountered as enemy mobs throughout the Fate franchise, notably in Fate/Grand Order. Originating from mutated wildlife via magical means such as Celtic Runecraft, these high-threat creatures embody the dangerous boar monsters found across world mythologies, characterized by extreme physical power and unrelenting aggression.
Appearance
The creature possesses a massive, muscular body covered in dark, bristly fur. Its striking features include glowing red eyes and enormous, razor-sharp tusks.
Personality
Extremely aggressive and highly territorial, these beasts exhibit relentless tenacity, fiercely attacking any trespasser until the intruder is entirely driven out of their territory.
Abilities
Boasting massive health pools and incredibly durable bodies, Demon Boars utilize their sheer physical prowess to overwhelm targets, capitalizing on devastating charge attacks and lethally sharp tusks.
Background
Rooted in historical legends across Celtic, Greek, and Japanese mythologies, these mythical beasts hold prominent connections to legendary heroes within the series. A mutated boar famously dealt a fatal wound to Diarmuid Ua Duibhne as the reincarnation of his half-brother, while the King of Boars, Twrch Trwyth, once waged a fierce battle against Artoria Pendragon during her lifetime.
Relationships
Diarmuid Ua Duibhne met his end at the hands of a boar that was the reincarnation of his half-brother, while Artoria Pendragon once fought the mighty boar king Twrch Trwyth. Atalanta wears the pelt of the legendary Calydonian boar sent by Artemis. During an event, Ashiya Douman was humorously swallowed whole by one due to a failed ritual. Additionally, Artoria Caster and Savior Tonellico are jokingly dubbed the 'Clan of the Demon Boar' due to their surprisingly physical, brute-force combat methods.
Trivia
Boars also appear as divine beasts in various religions and traditions, such as Gullinbursti in Norse mythology or Marici's mount in Buddhism. Smaller, younger counterparts known as Boar Piglets also exist within the lore.