Mordred is the feisty and excitable "Summer Rider" from the Fate/Grand Order series, known for her wild energy, tomboyish charm, and iconic red bikini, boasting immense popularity as a summer event Servant.
Mordred takes on a carefree and bold appearance during her summer form.
She stands at 154cm tall and weighs 42kg, exuding a petite but athletic physique.
Her default look features a vivid red bikini, which evolves into a knotted blue-collared sailor shirt in her second form and a borrowed surfer’s jacket in her third.
Her skin becomes noticeably sun-kissed as she undergoes ascensions.
Her short hair is a striking ash-gray with a unique tint, and her face closely resembles Artoria Pendragon’s, signaling her lineage.
Usually, she hides her face behind a helmet, but as a summer Rider, she lets loose and enjoys being seen.
Mordred is energetic, brash, and uninhibited, especially when experiencing summer for the first time.
She's overtly friendly and affectionate toward her Master, showing a side rarely seen in her armored Saber self.
Her usual wariness about discussing her gender nearly disappears in this form, making her more approachable and open.
She has a mischievous streak, sometimes getting jealous and often competing with others.
Despite her loud presence, deep down, she wishes for recognition and affection from her “father,” Artoria Pendragon.
Mordred is famously the “Son” (now, Daughter) of Artoria Pendragon, the legendary King of Britain.
Her creation was orchestrated by Morgan le Fay, Artoria’s sister, who cloned Artoria by extracting her magical sperm while under enchantment and bore Mordred as a homunculus with accelerated growth.
Though not “born,” her strong will and knightly values defined her as an unconventional knight of the Round Table.
She’s notorious in the legend for leading a rebellion against Artoria after discovering the truth about her parentage and feeling rejected.
Despite her defiance, she always wished to be called “son” or “daughter” by Artoria and to be acknowledged.
Summoned as a Rider for the summer, Mordred gives up her iconic sword Clarent and armor.
Instead, she wields the surfboard "Pridwen" as her main tool in combat, using it as both mount and weapon.
She demonstrates extraordinary skills in surfing and aggressive fighting, with a tendency to use the board as a bludgeon or to ride crushing waves over her enemies.
Status
Class: Rider
Strength: C+
Endurance: B
Agility: A+
Mana: B
Luck: A
Noble Phantasm: A
Skills
Magic Resistance (B): Cancels spells with three chants or less.
Surfing (A): Master of almost any surfboard.
Cerulean Ride (A): Allows her to conquer legendary waves of any size.
Rodeo Flip (A+): Executes advanced vertical spins as attack techniques.
Unending Summer (B): Always in a summer mood, boosting her morale.
Noble Phantasm
"King’s Surf of the Raging Tides! (Pridwen Tube Riding)"
- Type: Anti-Wave
- Rank: A > A+
- Range: 1-5
- Area: Up to 10 targets
- Mordred rides a massive wave, crushing enemies in her path while basking in the supreme thrill of surfing as a “king.”
Mordred’s affection for her Master, Ritsuka Fujimaru, is much more visible in this form, as she acts openly fond and, at times, flustered or jealous.
She regularly butts heads with Artoria Pendragon (Archer, in her own summer form), receiving cold responses but never giving up on seeking approval.
Mordred is both amazed and intimidated by Anne Bonny’s physique, shocked by her appearance.
She finds Nero Claudius’s revealing swimsuit scandalous and isn't afraid to call it out.
She also has special connections and friendly rivalries with servant peers like Caenis (Rider) and even pokes fun at her own fully armored Saber self.
Fans affectionately call her “Samo-san” or “Surfer Mo-san,” officially recognizing her nickname.
The summer version of Mordred debuted in the "Chaldea Summer Memory" event in 2016.
She was the first Rider to have an AoE Arts Noble Phantasm in the game.
Her Noble Phantasm became renowned for initiating the “Samo-san System” — a setup allowing near-endless Noble Phantasm loops for rapid wave-clearing.
She is weak to female-targeting Rider-class enemies (like Jack the Ripper) and vulnerable to Artoria-face specific skills, making her a double-edged sword.
“Let’s go, partner! King’s Surf of the Raging Tides—Yahoooo!!”
"Summer, the sea, and surfing—this is the life, huh?!"
"Come on, Master! Let’s ride the waves together!"
Birth and Rebellion
Mordred’s origin is tragic—created not from love but magical manipulation, seeking her father's recognition but never truly accepted.
Her defiance and eventual rebellion against Artoria Pendragon led to a fatal confrontation, which indirectly caused Artoria’s demise as well.
Despite being created for rebellion, she genuinely admired and loved Artoria, making her story bittersweet.
Summer Debut and Life in Chaldea
During Chaldea’s summer event, Mordred discards her tough exterior for fun in the sun.
For the first time, she embraces joy, freedom, and her own femininity, experiencing the excitement of the seaside like a middle schooler.
She finds herself entangled in wild summer hijinks, forming new friendships, nurturing rivalries, and discovering her own happiness beyond her legacy as the rebellious knight.
Mordred is illustrated by Ototsugu Konoe and voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro.
She appears in multiple Fate works, but her Summer Rider version has become an icon in the Fate/Grand Order universe.
Her love for summer, the ocean, and “that weird thing called ‘mas...’” reveals her playful tomboyish side.
She hates winter, preferring to live every day as an eternal summer.
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