Heracles

Overview

Heracles is a major heroic spirit originating from Greek mythology who appears across the Fate franchise, notably featured in Fate/stay night as the Berserker-class Servant summoned by the Einzbern family for the Fifth Holy Grail War. Sacrificing his reason through Mad Enhancement in exchange for immense strength, he acts as an overwhelming physical force. Recognized worldwide for his legendary deeds, he stands as one of the most formidable Servants in combat.

Appearance

He is an exceptionally tall, muscular man with dark, rock-like skin and long, unkempt black hair. His attire is minimal, consisting solely of metal-reinforced waistcloth along with arm and ankle bands. His natural eye color is golden, though his eyes are variously depicted as red, monochrome, or completely lacking pupils depending on the degree of his Mad Enhancement. He carries a massive, crude axe-sword crafted from stone.

Personality

Due to his Mad Enhancement, he lacks rational speech and intellect, communicating primarily through fierce vocalizations. Despite this, he retains deep-seated protective instincts, demonstrating steadfast loyalty toward his young Master. Beneath his frenzy, his true disposition is that of a proud and dignified warrior who respects worthy opponents and values fair martial contests.

Abilities

He possesses eligibility for nearly all standard Servant classes and combines devastating physical power with remarkable speed and reflexes. His Noble Phantasm, God Hand, turns his body into armor that nullifies attacks of rank B or lower, grants eleven automatic resurrections, and increases his resistance to previously experienced attacks. Though he mastered Nine Lives—a versatile technique adaptable to various weapons—he cannot execute it as a Berserker due to losing his refined martial skills.

Background

Born as a demigod son of Zeus, he completed twelve famous labors and countless adventures before ascending to godhood. In the Holy Grail War, the Einzbern family deliberately bound him to the Berserker class using an ancient temple foundation as a catalyst, intending to render the powerful hero fully subservient. Powered by his Master's immense mana reserves, he serves as an immovable obstacle throughout the conflict.

Relationships

He exhibits total loyalty toward his Master, Illyasviel von Einzbern, prioritizing her safety above all else. His mythic background connects him to Jason, with whom he sailed aboard the Argo, as well as his mentor Chiron and fellow disciples such as Achilles and Asclepius.

Trivia

The stone axe-sword he wields as a Berserker is not a legendary personal weapon brought from his life, but a improvised armament fashioned directly from the ancient temple stone used by his summoners as a catalyst.