Saizo

Saizo
; Artwork of Saizo from Fates. A blunt Hoshidan ninja and one of Ryoma's retainers. Has a twin brother, Kaze.
Gender	Male
Race	Human
Birthday	October 2
Family	Saizo the Fourth (father, deceased); Kaze (twin brother); Asugi (son); Midori (niece);
Nationality	Hoshidan
Starting class	Ninja
Voiced by	Ben Diskin; (English, all appearances); Tarusuke Shingaki; (Japanese, all appearances);
Appearance(s)	Fates; Heroes;

Not to be confused with Xaizor, a character from Fire Emblem Gaiden and its remake Shadows of Valentia called Saizo in Japanese.

“	Words mean little. Actions are what count.	”	— Saizo, to Corrin

Saizo the Fifth, more commonly referred to as simply Saizo (Japanese: サイゾウ Saizou), is a character in Fire Emblem Fates. He is a ninja, and an underling under direct command of Ryoma. His personality contrasts his brother; while Kaze is calm, Saizo is hot-blooded and quick to become incensed.

Biography

One of Ryoma's personal retainers and the older twin brother of Kaze, Saizo is a Hoshidan Ninja and is the fifth to carry the Saizo family name.

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

Saizo is an NPC unit during the prologue.

In Birthright, Saizo joins the party at the end of Chapter 7.

In Conquest, Saizo is fought in Chapters 12 and 25. He also appears as a neutral unit in Chapter 17.

In Revelation, Saizo is fought in Chapter 8. He joins the party in Chapter 11, if he is talked to by Corrin.

Saizo also appears in Beach Brawl and Royal Royale DLC chapters, where he appears in a team with Ryoma and Kagero. In both chapters, his team can be selected to be played as, and will appear as enemies if they are not selected. Additionally, a Vallite Saizo appears as an enemy in Heirs of Fate End.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Birthright Revelation Beach Brawl Royal Royale

Ninja

Level	7
Movement	5

Recruitment: Chapter 7, automatically at the end of the chapter

Stats Growths Mods Pair Up

Max HP	23	Speed	11+2
Strength	11	Luck	9
Magic	3	Defense	9
Skill	14	Resistance	7

Max HP	45%	Speed	50%
Strength	55%	Luck	55%
Magic	45%	Defense	50%
Skill	80%	Resistance	25%

		Speed	−2
Strength	+1	Luck	±0
Magic	±0	Defense	+1
Skill	+3	Resistance	−2

C Support	Luck +1
B Support	Spd +1
A Support	Skill +1
S Support	Str +1, Luck +1

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Inventory

Skills

Steel Shuriken

Brass Shuriken

Pyrotechnics

Locktouch

Weapon Levels
	--		--		--		--
	--		--		C		--

Ninja

Level	9
Movement	5

Recruitment: Chapter 11, talk to with Corrin

Stats Growths Mods Pair Up

Max HP	23	Speed	12+2
Strength	11	Luck	9
Magic	3	Defense	9
Skill	15	Resistance	8

Max HP	45%	Speed	50%
Strength	55%	Luck	55%
Magic	45%	Defense	50%
Skill	80%	Resistance	25%

		Speed	−2
Strength	+1	Luck	±0
Magic	±0	Defense	+1
Skill	+3	Resistance	−2

C Support	Luck +1
B Support	Spd +1
A Support	Skill +1
S Support	Str +1, Luck +1

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Inventory

Skills

Steel Shuriken

Vulnerary

Pyrotechnics

Locktouch

Weapon Levels
	--		--		--		--
	--		--		C		--

Master Ninja

Level	3
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	35	Speed	20
Strength	20	Luck	19
Magic	9	Defense	17
Skill	29	Resistance	15

Inventory

Skills

Stale Bread

Chopstick

Allegro Harp

Pyrotechnics

Poison Strike

Locktouch

Weapon Levels
	C		--		--		--
	--		--		B		--

Master Ninja

Level	8
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	37	Speed	22+2
Strength	22	Luck	21
Magic	11	Defense	19
Skill	33	Resistance	16

Inventory

Skills

Rend Heaven

Locktouch

Weapon Levels
	B		--		--		--
	--		--		A		--

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Neutral - Prologue

See also: Ties That Bind

Ninja

Level	3
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	20	Speed	9+2
Strength	10	Luck	8
Magic	4	Defense	6
Skill	10	Resistance	6

Inventory

Skills

Iron Shuriken

Pyrotechnics

Weapon Levels
	--		--		--		--
	--		--		D		--

Enemy - Conquest Chapter 12

See also: Bitter Intrigue

Normal Hard/Lunatic

Ninja

Level	13
Movement	5+1

Stats
Max HP	29	Speed	12+5
Strength	11	Luck	11
Magic	7	Defense	10
Skill	17+1	Resistance	6

Inventory

Skills

Flame Shuriken

Pyrotechnics

Seal Strength

Weapon Levels
	--		--		--		--
	--		--		C		--

Ninja

Level	13
Movement	5+1

Stats
Max HP	29	Speed	15+5
Strength	13	Luck	13
Magic	8	Defense	11
Skill	19+1	Resistance	8

Inventory

Skills

Weapon Levels
	--		--		--		--
	--		--		C/B		--

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Neutral - Conquest Chapter 17

See also: Den of Betrayal

Master Ninja

Level	2
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	40	Speed	23+2
Strength	22	Luck	19
Magic	13	Defense	16
Skill	27	Resistance	14

Inventory

Skills

Concoction

Locktouch

Weapon Levels
	C		--		--		--
	--		--		B		--

Enemy - Conquest Chapter 25

See also: Ryoma (chapter)

Normal Hard Lunatic

Master Ninja

Level	17
Movement	-

Stats
Max HP	44	Speed	25+2
Strength	23	Luck	23
Magic	18	Defense	21
Skill	32	Resistance	17

Inventory

Skills

Weapon Levels
	C		--		--		--
	--		--		A		--

Master Ninja

Level	17
Movement	-

Stats
Max HP	47	Speed	29+2
Strength	26	Luck	25
Magic	20	Defense	23
Skill	38	Resistance	19

Inventory

Skills

Silver Shuriken

Flame Shuriken

Pyrotechnics

Luna

Aegis

Shurikenfaire

Weapon Levels
	C		--		--		--
	--		--		A		--

Master Ninja

Level	17
Movement	-

Stats
Max HP	47	Speed	29+2
Strength	26	Luck	25
Magic	20	Defense	23
Skill	38	Resistance	19

Inventory

Skills

Silver Shuriken

Flame Shuriken

Pyrotechnics

Luna

Aegis

Shurikenfaire

Inevitable End

Weapon Levels
	B		--		--		--
	--		--		S		--

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Enemy - Revelation Chapter 8

See also: Traitor's Brand

Ninja

Level	7
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	23	Speed	11+2
Strength	10	Luck	9
Magic	3	Defense	8
Skill	14	Resistance	7

Inventory

Skills

Iron Shuriken

Pyrotechnics

Locktouch

Weapon Levels
	--		--		--		--
	--		--		C/B		--

Enemy - Heirs of Fate End

See also: End: Lost in the Waves

Normal Hard/Lunatic

Master Ninja

Level	20
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	33	Speed	28+2
Strength	23	Luck	5
Magic	15	Defense	18
Skill	37	Resistance	18

Inventory

Skills

Locktouch

Weapon Levels
	E		--		--		--
	--		--		S		--

Master Ninja

Level	20
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	33	Speed	29+2
Strength	25	Luck	11
Magic	16	Defense	22
Skill	38	Resistance	19

Inventory

Skills

Locktouch

Weapon Levels
	E		--		--		--
	--		--		S		--

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Reclassing options

Saizo	Base classes:*
	Ninja	Master Ninja
	Ninja	Mechanist
	Reclass options:
	Samurai	Swordmaster
	Samurai	Master of Arms
	This unit can also reclass to the base classes of a unit with whom they have an S or A+ support.

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Master Ninja Mechanist Samurai Swordmaster Master of Arms

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Master Ninja	45%	55%	45%	80%	50%	55%	50%	30%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mechanist	50%	60%	45%	75%	40%	60%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Samurai	50%	60%	45%	75%	50%	70%	45%	20%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Swordmaster	50%	60%	50%	75%	50%	70%	45%	20%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Master of Arms	60%	65%	45%	70%	40%	65%	55%	10%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Ninja Samurai

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Master Ninja	+1	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+1	+5	+1	E
Mechanist	+2	+4	+0	+1	−1	+1	+3	+3	+2	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+1	+2	+2	+2	+3	+1	+2	+2	+1	--
Master of Arms	+3	+4	+0	+1	+1	+0	+4	+0	+1	E E

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	Pyrotechnics	Personal skill, innate and unremovable
	Locktouch	Innate
	Poison Strike	Ninja, starting from level 10
	Lethality	Master Ninja, starting from level 5
	Shurikenfaire	Master Ninja, starting from level 15
	Golembane	Mechanist, starting from level 5
	Replicate	Mechanist, starting from level 15
	Duelist's Blow	Samurai, starting from level 8
	Vantage	Samurai, starting from level 10
	Astra	Swordmaster, starting from level 5
	Swordfaire	Swordmaster, starting from level 15
	Seal Strength	Master of Arms, starting from level 5
	Life and Death	Master of Arms, starting from level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained via Supports and DLC.

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Saizo is the second Ninja in Birthright and Revelation. He has good growths in all areas except resistance, but he also has a massive 80% skill growth. Ninja allows him to use shurikens/daggers to attack enemies adjacent to him, and enemies who are two spaces away from him, and with their debuffs, Saizo can become a very useful utility unit.

In Birthright, due to the limited speed of enemy units, even though Saizo only has eleven base speed when he joins in Chapter 7, he is still able to steadily double enemies with his high speed growth. Even if he starts to fail to outspeed enemies, extra speed is in no short supply in Birthright thanks to tonics, meals, and pair-ups. However, due to Saizo's average growth, it's possible for Saizo to underperform if you have bad luck with the RNG, and this should be noted. However, a unit that can attack from 1-2 range will never lose its utility.

In Revelation, Saizo performs a bit worse. He joins 4 chapters later than Birthright, but is only 2 levels stronger. However, Saizo can easily bridge this gap by relying on his great growths. He's also still in one of the best enemy phase classes in the game, and can contribute well throughout the game if given investment. Notably, his new friendship support with Laslow allows him access to the Mercenary class, which grants him Strong Riposte and Sol to greatly improve his enemy phase, and Axebreaker and Shurikenbreaker for general combat.

As a Ninja, he starts with Locktouch, and at level 10, he gets Poison Strike. The former allows him to open doors and obtain the treasures in treasure chests, which is a skill that he will likely use frequently. The latter allows him to easily inflict additional damage on enemies with high defense or HP, and in combination with his personal skill, he can further weaken enemies within its range. His main promotion option is Master Ninja, giving more points of skill, speed, and resistance, access to swords, and a slight increase to his resistance growth. Although the first skill, Lethality, can instantly kill enemies, its low proc rate severely hampers its practicality. However, the five damage points provided by the second skill, Shurikenfaire, is very useful, especially considering that shurikens are relatively weak. His other promotion option is Mechanist, which gives more points of HP, strength, defense, and movement, and access to bows/yumi for a harder hitting ranged option than shurikens. It also gives increases to his HP, strength, and luck growths, and reductions to his skill and speed growths. Although Golembane will generally be rarely used, the Replicate skill obtained at level 15 is a skill worth using for Saizo to make a clone of himself for double the firepower, though he will be more susceptible to dying since both him and the clone share a health bar, so keep that in mind.

As for reclassing, he can obtain Duelist's Blow and Vantage from Samurai, Astra and Swordfaire from Swordmaster, and Seal Strength and Life and Death from Master of Arms. These are all very practical skills and several are worth pursuing, especially Swordfaire and Life and Death for extra damage. In short, if Saizo is never reclassed, he can still perform well regardless.

Saizo also has a notably high magic growth for a physical unit, allowing him to make good use of the Flame Shuriken to deal damage to enemies with lower resistance. Although another dedicated magic shuriken user like Felicia may make better use of it, Saizo will be able to deal good damage using it if it's put into his inventory.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article: Saizo/Heroes

There are two different variations of Saizo available in Heroes.

Personality

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Saizo is one of Ryoma's retainers and Kaze's brother. However, Saizo and his brother have completely different personalities. Saizo is cold-blooded and irritable, and is very doubtful, monitoring Corrin and others for the safety of the royal family. Nevertheless, he does have a gentle side; for example, he gets along quite well with Mozu, connecting with her over their shared experiences with farm work.

Supports

Main article: Saizo/Supports

Endings

Saizo, Angry Ninja (single ending)
While no official records of Saizo the Fifth exist from after the war, later scholars agreed that he most likely stayed in Hoshido, working covertly for the Hoshidan royal family. What else would he do?

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Corrin, Crux of Fate (Birthright)
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside her spouse to spread peace worldwide.

Corrin, Queen of Valla & Saizo, Angry Ninja (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise Queen of Valla. Her husband, Saizo, was never comfortable working in public, but he supported the kingdom.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Felicia, Maid Mayhem
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Felicia gave up her career in the service industry for the military, ultimately becoming a commander.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Rinkah, Scion of Flame
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Rinkah's fiery personality ensured her husband's life was not boring, and they loved one another well.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Sakura, Loving Priestess
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Sakura, dedicated herself to helping the underprivileged, and the two worked happily together.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Azura, Lady of the Lake
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. There are few records of Azura beyond her marriage. She remains a historical mystery.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Hana, Focused Samurai
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Hana, continued to serve Sakura, brightening all of their lives with her infectious optimism.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Orochi, Secret Keeper
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Orochi, was completely indispensable, both through her intelligence and her future sight.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Hinoka, Warrior Princess
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Hinoka, became general of the Hoshidan royal army, and the two remained together always.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Oboro, Fierce Fighter
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Oboro, worked hard and eventually was able to reopen her late parents' tailor shop.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Kagero, Traditional Ninja
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Kagero remained a ninja. It is said that the couple got along, but didn't have much time together.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Beruka, Quiet Assassin
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Beruka was torn about leaving Camilla but enjoyed having enough emotions for them to conflict.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Charlotte, Wily Warrior
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Records show his wife, Charlotte, was a caring wife and mother, and they had a happy family life.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Mozu, Rural Power
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. His wife, Mozu, meanwhile, was a constant source of support and a humanitarian in her own right.

Quotes

Main articles: Saizo/Quotes (Fates) and Saizo/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Saizo is featured on seven cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Saizo
Normal + variant {{{alt2image1}}} {{{alt3image1}}} {{{alt4image1}}} {{{alt5image1}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Angry Ninja, Saizo
		"Burst and scatter!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Master Ninja		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Fire Demon's Formation: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 2 Ally Units] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains 20 attack. Forced Reconnaissance: [Trigger] When this unit attacks, if "Fire Demon's Formation" was used this turn, reveal the top card of your opponent's deck, then you may send it to the Retreat Area.
	Card #B02-014R(+), B02-014ST • Artist: пNekoR
	Hoshidan Shadow, Saizo
		"I am Saizo... Your life, I shall take it."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ninja		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Ryoma's Retainer: [Always] During your turn, if you have "Ryoma" on the field, this unit gains 10 attack. Ninja's Emblem: When this unit supports an attack, you may discard 1 card. If you do, instead of sending this unit to the Retreat Area, deploy this unit onto the field, tapped.
	Card #B02-015N, B02-015ST • Artist: пNekoR
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		"To know ourselves and to serve a master who knows us is our greatest calling." "For Lord Ryoma... Die!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Master Ninja		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Shadow Heatwave: [Always] You may discard any in place of a "Saizo" card when performing a Critical Hit for this unit. Ninjutsuist: [Always] While you have at least one other unit in the backline, this unit's attack cannot be avoided except by the Main Character.
	Card #B07-060R(+) • Artist: Mayo
	Fifth Generation, Saizo
		"We will be fighting together."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ninja		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Crisp Breathing: [Trigger] When this unit is deployed using "Ninja's Emblem," you may select a Cost 1 "Kagero" in your Retreat Area and deploy that unit onto the field, tapped. Ninja's Emblem: When this unit supports an attack, you may discard 1 card. If you do, instead of sending this unit to the Retreat Area, deploy this unit onto the field, tapped.
	Card #B07-061N • Artist: Mayo
	Explosive Hero, Saizo
		"I am Lord Ryoma's retainer, Saizo. Behold my mastery of explosives!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Secret of Pyrotechnics: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send 1 from your hand to the Retreat Area] Draw 1 card. Dragon's Tooth Stance: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send 1 from your hand to the Retreat Area] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Ninja Art: Explosive Blade of the Enlightened King: [Activate] [Once per turn] Choose 1 non-Main Character enemy, and destroy them. This skill is only usable if this unit has used both "Secret of Pyrotechnics" and "Dragon's Tooth Stance" in this turn.
	Card #B20-014R • Artist: Clover.K
	Knower of 100 Martial Arts, Saizo
		"I've seen many techniques from all over Nohr and Hoshido."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Mercenary		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"At times I am a swordsman, and at times, a ninja.": [Always] During your turn, if the card supporting this unit is or , this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem: Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B20-015N • Artist: Clover.K
	Explosive Flame Serving Hoshido, Saizo
		"I know I can count on you both. I couldn't ask for better comrades."
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Master Ninja		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Pyrotechnician's Colorbringing: [Trigger] [Once per turn] [] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost and if you do: Untap this unit. Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +50 attack. Silent Shadow Dweller: [Activate] [Once per turn] Move this unit. This skill is only usable if you have 2 or more other allies.
	Card #B22-078HN • Artist: Yugo Okuma
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Saizo .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Fates	A blunt Hoshidan ninja and one of Ryoma's retainers. Has a twin brother, Kaze.	リョウマの臣下。白夜王国の忍一族出身。スズカゼの双子の兄で、ぶっきらぼうな性格。

Trivia

Saizo's ninja mask is available as an accessory in My Castle.
Saizo and Hinoka's support conversation revolves around the former giving the latter letters from Ryoma. In Birthright, however, this support conversation can still happen even before Ryoma is recruited.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Saizo	Named after the Sengoku ninja, Kirigakure Saizō.
Japanese	サイゾウ	Romanized in the internal game files as Saizou, and listed in the official character book as "Saizo".
Spanish	Saizo	As above
French	Saizo	As above
German	Saizo	As above
Italian	Saizo	As above
Portuguese (Brazil)	Saizo	As above
Korean	사이조	Saizo
Traditional Chinese	彩造	Saizo