Gawain
Gawain is a Saber-class Servant in the Fate series, originating from Arthurian legend as one of the Knights of the Round Table. Serving under Leonardo Bistario Harway in Fate/EXTRA, he acts as a formidable opponent and later appears across various titles including Fate/Grand Order. Renowned as the Knight of the Sun, he embodies noble chivalry and unwavering allegiance to his sovereign.
Overview
Gawain is a Saber-class Servant in the Fate series, originating from Arthurian legend as one of the Knights of the Round Table. Serving under Leonardo Bistario Harway in Fate/EXTRA, he acts as a formidable opponent and later appears across various titles including Fate/Grand Order. Renowned as the Knight of the Sun, he embodies noble chivalry and unwavering allegiance to his sovereign.
Appearance
Gawain is a male knight with short blonde hair and blue eyes. He wears radiant white and silver armor accompanied by a blue collared cape adorned with fur trim. In certain appearances, he dons a dark green tunic and mantle over his armor. He wields the holy sword Galatine, which features a pseudo-sun set within its hilt.
Personality
Gawain is a polite, solemn, and highly disciplined knight who treats allies and adversaries alike with unwavering courtesy. Despite his heroic stature, he possesses a sincere yet remarkably airheaded side. His loyalty to his ruler is absolute, viewing himself purely as an unyielding blade to be wielded in his master's service.
Abilities
Gawain fights with Excalibur Galatine, a holy sister-sword to Excalibur that unleashes scorching flames to burn through opposition. His unique skill, Numeral of the Saint, grants him nearly triple his baseline attributes during specific three-hour windows aligned with daylight. He also possesses elevated Magic Resistance, Riding skill, and leadership attributes.
Background
In life, Gawain served King Arthur faithfully, aiding in major battles such as the defeat of Vortigern. However, intense resentment toward Lancelot led Gawain to reject him during the kingdom's crisis, indirectly contributing to the king's demise at Camlann. Reborn as a Heroic Spirit, he harbors deep remorse and vows to act as an unblemished blade dedicated entirely to his lord.
Relationships
Gawain maintains complete loyalty to Artoria Pendragon. He is the son of Morgan le Fay and the half-brother of Mordred. In Fate/EXTRA, he bonds deeply with his Master, Leonardo Bistario Harway, striving to deliver victory to him. He continues to hold a bitter, complex resentment toward Lancelot due to the tragic conflicts of their past.
Trivia
Gawain was designed by Takashi Takeuchi and illustrated by Wada Arco. His profile notes a preference for younger, well-endowed women, stemming ironically from legendary tales involving an older spouse. Fans frequently nickname him the Buster Gorilla due to his overwhelming offensive card deck in Fate/Grand Order.
