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King Pendragon (Saber / Artoria) Unit Guide - Anime Last Stand
By Paquito Jr Conde | October 22, 2025
Overview
King Pendragon, also known earlier as Knight King, is a Celestial Light and Physical unit valued for fast wave clear and a signature burst called Mana Release. Her core strength comes from scaling with upgrades and a late-stage change to cone AoE that improves frontline coverage. She is a reliable long-term pick for players who want a strong AoE carry and who can farm evolution materials. Mana Release deals massive burst damage when timed correctly, and her evolution options provide different playstyles. Below you’ll find deployment and upgrade costs, ability details, evolution steps, and a short FAQ.
Deployment and Upgrade Costs
- Deployment cost (base): $2,250
- Total cost when fully upgraded: $2,576,250
- Example upgrade checkpoints:
- Upgrade 1: $3,000
- Upgrade 2: $3,500
- Upgrade 3: $6,000
- Upgrade 4: $8,500 (unlocks major attack pattern change)
- Note: In-game values may vary slightly depending on evolution and updates.
Stats and Attack Behavior
- Attack type: Starts as AoE (circle) and changes to AoE (cone) at higher upgrades (★4+)
- Role: High-damage wave clearer and burst damage dealer
- Scaling: Strong returns when fully upgraded and evolved
Special Ability and Passives
- Mana Release: Deals 3,000% of her damage per tick for six ticks (total 18,000% of her base damage) in her AoE area.
- Passives and Traits: Tagged as Celestial, Light, and Physical. Her main strength is her AoE burst rather than stacking small passive buffs.
How to Obtain and Release Notes
- Obtainable through Banner 2 (Celestial summon banner)
- Estimated pull rate when available: around 0.5%
- Initial release: February 3, 2024
- Renamed and updated in the World 2 update: July 21, 2024
Evolution Guide
- Summon the base unit from Banner 2 or obtain through pity when available.
- Level and upgrade to at least ★4 to unlock improved AoE and Mana Release.
- Choose the evolution path you prefer (Alter, Caster, or others).
- Collect evolution materials from legend stages, raids, and event shops.
- Use the materials to evolve into the chosen form and reinvest upgrades for full power.
Why Choose King Pendragon
- Massive AoE output that clears large enemy groups quickly.
- Signature Mana Release burst deals 18,000% total damage when used well.
- Strong scaling for players who fully invest in upgrades and evolutions.
- Multiple evolution options for flexible team compositions.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What banner is King Pendragon on?
She appears on Banner 2, under the Celestial summon category.
What is her base deployment cost?
$2,250.
How much does it cost to fully upgrade her?
$2,576,250.
What does Mana Release do?
It deals 3,000% of her damage per tick for six ticks, totaling 18,000% damage within her AoE area.
When was she released or renamed?
Released on February 3, 2024, and renamed during the World 2 update on July 21, 2024.
Is she worth investing Emeralds in?
Yes, especially for players seeking a long-term AoE powerhouse.
King Pendragon is a powerful Saber unit built for heavy AoE and burst damage. Her base cost is $2,250 with a full-upgrade total of $2,576,250. Mana Release is her defining ability, striking for 3,000% per tick over six ticks. Obtain her from Banner 2 and follow the evolution guide to reach her full potential.