Huyan ZhuoWP (呼延灼WP, Koen Shaku?), also known as Assassin of Mount Liang (梁山泊のアサシン, Ryōzanpaku no Asashin?), is an Assassin-class Servant summoned by Ritsuka Fujimaru in the Grand Orders of Fate/Grand Order.
Profile
Identity
One of the 108 outlaws from the Chinese novel Water Margin. Also known as Tianwei, or the Heavenly Force Star, and one of the strongest heroes of the Water Margin. Huyan Zhuo is an imperial general who famously employed a tactic called the chain-linked cavalry, which linked a group of armor-clad horses with iron chains. Huyan Zhuo wielded a pair of iron crops called bian, and earned the nickname "Double Clubs" Huyan Zhuo.
The name of the star she bears is the Prestige Star, and is a part of the Five Tiger Generals at Mount Liang. She makes her grand entrance in chapter fifty-four, appointed by Gao Qiu to be the general in charge of combating Mount Liang outlaws after Gao QiuWP's cousin Gao LianWP was killed. Reinforced by lieutenants Han Tao and Peng Qi and the army of Ling Zhen, nicknamed Heaven Shaking Thunder, the Mount Liang army was cornered. (The three subsequently join the outlaws of Mount Liang.) However, when the chain-linked cavalry was defeated by Xu NingWP's famed hooked spear, and after some twists and turns, Huyan Zhuo also joined the outlaws of Mount Liang.
She is a fusion of two Phantom Spirits created by Moriarty and was originally intended to be deployed to the Shinjuku Subcategory Singularity; however, he rejected her in favor of Yan Qing.
Components
Empusa
Empusa is a Demonic Beast from Greek mythology, said to be the child of Hecate. The bottom half of the body is a donkey, and one of its legs is made of bronze or brass. It's often described and feared as a shape-shifter who takes on the guise of a beautiful woman who kills men by draining their essence. On the other hand, it is said they emit a blood-curdling scream and flees whenever it receives any insults. The name Empusa loans its name to one type of mantis, the empusidae.
Appearance
Assassin Stage 1 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Toridamono. Assassin Stage 2 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Toridamono. Assassin Stage 3 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Toridamono. Assassin Stage 4 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Toridamono. Assassin Stage 1 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Toridamono. Assassin Stage 2 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Toridamono. Assassin Stage 3 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Toridamono. Berserker Stage 1-3 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Toridamono. Berserker Stage 4 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Toridamono. Bonus illustration by the illustrator, Toridamono, on their Twitter. |
Personality
As an unexpected side effect of incorporating Empusa, her sense of self-esteem is highly unstable, and she is prone to unpredictable mood swings.
Relationships
- Yan Qing
- "Oh it's you, Yan Qing. As fellow martial heroes from Mount Liang, we should do our best. Why am I a woman? ...Don't sweat the details."[1]
- "Ahhh...ah! That damned Servant who stole my position as a staple character! Had things gone as planned under normal circumstances, I would have made my glorious debut as the Assassin of Shinjuku! How aggravating! Curse that Yan Qing! Huh? Who am I? I'm Huyan Zhuo. I see you're at a loss for words. I don't blame you."[1]
- James Moriarty
- "James Moriarty... It's no exaggeration that I was born because of you. But at the same time, I was able to discover a new sense of desire I wouldn't have experienced had I been the original Huyan Zhuo. ...I guess I should be thankful..."[1]
- "I'm sure I would have been more helpful. Don't you agree, Professor? I'm stronger and cuter. Right, Professor? Professor? Look at me! Can't you see how hurt I am? Professor!!!"[1]
- Wu Zetian / Yang Guifei / Qin Shi Huang
- "Someone important from my country! I prostrate myself to you all! I don't need any reward from you...I just want words of encouragement! And please also put in a good word of me to Master!"[1]
- Jing Ke
- "Jing Ke, the brilliant and handsome Assassin? Aw crap, we're pretty much the same character! Huh? This Jing Ke is an arrogant and drunkard Assassin? Well that's a relief...we're not similar at all. Heh heh heh. Huh? But you think she's cool? Listen, Master. Did you know we call people like you unfaithful?"[1]
- Huang Feihu
- "Why, if it isn't Huang Feihu. I'm glad to see you handsome as ever. Then again, I'm more cool! ...It's nice that your family are still close with each other, too. ...But I'm still more cute and awesome, you know!?"[1]
- Eliza the Nine-Tattooed Dragon
- "The Minute Star, the Nine-Tattooed Dragon...or rather, Elly the Nine-Tattooed Dragon. I apologize for such unsightly behavior during Halloween. So...unpleasant...(cough) I-I'm sorry for springing this on you, but would you please praise me? It could be about anything. (Whew) That comforts me...I feel satisfied..."[1]
Role
Fate/Grand Order
Halloween Rebellion of 108 People
Abilities
Huyan Zhuo claims that she is better suited for being a Rider and believes the cause of her current manifestation as an Assassin is due to Empusa's influence.[1] UDK-Barghest claims that Huyan is a powerful individual comparable to a Knight of the Round Table.[4] Huyan claims that she is stronger than Yan Qing,[1] and that James Moriarty should have picked her instead in Shinjuku.[1][2]
Combat
Huyan Zhuo in battle with Tixue Wuzhui.
Huyan Zhuo's weapons of choice are a pair of bian, the Chinese hard whip, but unlike the typical leather whips these resemble solid rods or clubs. Rather than a slashing weapon, these bludgeon their target. Modeled after the real-life general Huyan ZanWP, Huyan Zhuo is said to be his descendant. Her combat proficiency in these weapons enabled her to defeat Yagyuu Munenori and Jing Ke on her own.[3]
Skills
Class Skills
- Presence Concealment (C Rank)
- Riding (B Rank): Her mount is her horse, Tixue Wuzhui.[1]
Personal Skills
- Phantasmal Possession (C Rank): The demonic beast Empusa has possessed Huyan Zhuo in order to supplement her Spirit Origin.
- Double Clubs (A Rank): Huyan Zhuo is a master of the bian that tormented the ruffians at Mount Liang, leading her to be dubbed Double Clubs.
- Heavenly Force Star (A Rank): She was reborn as one of the one-hundred and eight stars said to cause calamity. She is the reincarnation of a demonic star that shoulders disaster and karma upon her inception, and her swift and ferocious assaults against her enemies even led her to be appointed as one of the Five Tiger Generals.
- Sensitive Mentality (EX Rank): Empusa the Phantasmal is extremely sensitive mentally, and this characteristic was not resolved after fusing with Huyan Zhuo, even sublimating into a type of skill. Specifically, she gets extremely depressed when people insult her. She constantly craves approval from others. However, if she's praised too much, her circuit breakers kick in and freezes her on the spot.
Noble Phantasm
Huyan Zhuo's Noble Phantasm is Empusa Chain Tempest. Despite its weaknesses to both scythe-shape weapons and loud sounds, Huyan Zhuo is insistent that this Noble Phantasm is "very strong" when used correctly.[5]
Forms and Alternate Versions
Swimsuit
Having changed into a swimsuit, Huyan Zhuo's class also changed; into that of a Berserker. She had a predisposition for being lacking in the sanity department from the beginning, but with this she had gotten even more frenzied.
Still, that doesn't mean she became violent. Becoming flustered, making a fuss in a panic, abruptly displaying the ability to take the initiative or attempting to return to the Throne now and then had simply become more likely to occur by about 150%.
That's all. "Ever since becoming a Berserker, it feels like my head is filled with heat. Is it a wisdom fever? Have I become smarter, by any chance?" She hasn't.[6]
Abilities
Class Skills:
- Mad Enhancement (EX Rank): That's how it goes with Swimsuit Servants most of the time.
- Phantasmal Possession (C Rank): A state where the Spirit Origin of the Phantom Spirit that is Huyan Zhuo is supplemented by the Demonic Beast Empusa through possession. It is no different from when she is an Assassin.[6]
Personal Skills:
- Heavenly Force Star (Summer) (A Rank): One of the transmigrated 108 Stars that bring disaster. The reincarnation of the demonic star, she is burdened with disaster and karma from birth. The ferocious force with which she defeated her enemies was so great that she had been appointed as one of the Five Tiger Generals. In other words, Summer's Heavenly Force Star is a troublemaker.[6]
- Summer Need For Approval (B Rank): By becoming a Berserker, her delicate mental state had gotten a smidgeon stronger, and her desire to be praised had leveled up by one. The more she is praised, the more carried away she gets.[6]
- Chain-Linked Horses (Possession) (A Rank): Temporarily borrowing the power of her beloved horse and that of the famous horses that appear in Water Margin, she prepares for a charge. No one can stop Huyan Zhuo once she starts running in her Noble Phantasm. If Master calls her, she'll stop.[6]
Noble Phantasm:
Huyan Zhuo's Noble Phantasm is Empusa Chain Avalanche.
Development
Creation and Conception
Huyan Zhuo was designed by Toridamono in Fate/Grand Order. [8]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Fate/Grand Order - Huyan Zhuo Voice lines
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fate/Grand Order - Halloween Rebellion of 108 People, Section 2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fate/Grand Order - Halloween Rebellion of 108 People, Section 3
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order - UDK-Barghest's Voice Lines
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order - Huyan Zhuo Profile
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 Fate/Grand Order - Huyan Zhuo (Swimsuit)'s Profile, translated by Konchew
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Fate/Grand Order - Huyan Zhuo (Swimsuit)'s Lines, translated by Konchew
- ↑ https://twitter.com/toridamono/status/1580157415219400711











