Emiya's Unlimited Blade Works EXPLAINED: ARCHER'S True Power & Abilities - FATE / STAY NIGHT Lore

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Shiro Amida uses the reality marble Unlimited Blade Works to summon various weapons, each version representing his state of mind. Despite its power, the copied weapons are not as strong as the originals, but Shiro can still utilize them effectively in combat.

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  • Shiro Amida's Unlimited Blade Works reflects his inner self through different versions, showcasing contrasting states of mind like pre-Herl Spear and Counter Guardian iterations.
  • Unlimited Blade Works enables Shiro to reproduce weapons instantly but with reduced strength, summoning them as projectiles or directly to his hands, making him a formidable opponent, especially against Gilgamesh, with a vast arsenal of noble phantasms at his disposal.

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Recent questions

  • What is Unlimited Blade Works?

    A high-class thaumaturgy reflecting Shiro's inner self.

  • How does Shiro heal his wounds?

    By changing his muscles into blades.

  • What are some notable noble phantasms within Unlimited Blade Works?

    Avalon, Caliburn, Excalibur, and others.

  • What are some miscellaneous abilities of Shiro?

    Conceptual weapons, reinforcement with magical energy, and restoring broken phantasms.

  • How does Shiro's magecraft specialization merge with a sword?

    Requiring an incantation to activate the bounded field for Unlimited Blade Works.

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"Unlimited Blade Works: Shiro's Powerful Arsenal"

  • Shiro Amida, a counter Guardian turned heroic spirit, possesses the reality marble Unlimited Blade Works, a high-class thaumaturgy reflecting his inner self.
  • Different versions of Unlimited Blade Works represent Shiro's state of mind, with notable contrasts between pre-Herl Spear and Counter Guardian versions.
  • Shiro's magecraft specialization is merged with a sword, requiring an incantation to activate the bounded field for Unlimited Blade Works.
  • Unlimited Blade Works allows Shiro to instantly reproduce any weapon he has seen, but the copies are not as strong as the originals due to the inability to fully conceptualize them.
  • Shiro can summon weapons from Unlimited Blade Works directly to his hands or as projectiles, making him a strong counter to Gilgamesh.
  • Notable noble phantasms within Unlimited Blade Works include Avalon, Caliburn, Excalibur, and many others, giving Shiro a vast arsenal.
  • Shiro's wounds are healed by changing his muscles into blades, a useful ability that can be fatal if overused.
  • Shiro's miscellaneous abilities include conceptual weapons in his cloak and mantle, reinforcement of weapons with magical energy, and the ability to bring noble phantasms back to full strength as broken phantasms.
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