The Excalibur update brings a massive batch of new specs, items, NPCs, and system changes to Sakura Stand. This patch mainly focuses on Fate-themed content, new rewards, and improvements to the Holy Grail War system.
Here’s a full breakdown of everything added and changed.
New Specs Added
Artoria Pendragon (Saber)
This is one of the main highlights of the update. Saber is a powerful Fate-based spec centered around balanced combat, strong burst damage, and reliable mobility.
Key traits:
- High burst damage potential
- Balanced attack and defense playstyle
- Strong PvP viability
- Excalibur-based abilities
This spec is designed to be a top-tier fighter, especially in Holy Grail War battles.
Artoria Pendragon (Saber Alter)
Saber Alter is a darker, more aggressive variant of Saber. It focuses more on raw damage output and offensive pressure.
Key traits:
- Higher damage than normal Saber
- Dark-themed abilities
- Strong PvP dominance
- Risk-reward playstyle
This spec is built for players who prefer aggressive combat and fast kills.
New Skins Added
Two immersion skins were introduced for the new specs.
Saber Immersion Skin
A cosmetic version that enhances visual effects and animations for Artoria Pendragon (Saber).
Saber Alter Immersion Skin
A darker styled immersion skin that adds enhanced visuals for Saber Alter.
These skins do not affect stats — they are purely cosmetic upgrades.
New Items Added
Excalibur
This is a key update item tied directly to the Saber spec.
It is used for:
- Unlocking Saber-related abilities
- Progressing Fate-based content
- Completing spec requirements
It is considered a high-value item in the update.
Immersion Shard
This item is used mainly for unlocking immersion skins.
Players will need it to obtain the new Saber and Saber Alter skin variants.
New Emotes Added
Several fun emotes were added:
- uma1
- uma2
- uma3
- uma4
- lowcortisol
These are cosmetic additions and do not affect gameplay.
New NPCs Added
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Likely tied to quest progression or new update interactions.
Blokade Battleford
Another update NPC possibly linked to item acquisition or spec unlocking.
Angra Mainyu
A major Fate-themed NPC connected to the Excalibur update storyline and progression.
New Codes
Players can redeem the following codes for rewards:
- GrandOrder
- TypingMoon
- SaberFromSaberAlter
These usually give free items, currency, or update resources.
Major System Changes
Halloween Content Removed
All previous Halloween event changes have now been fully reverted.
HGW Ability Ban System Reworked
The Holy Grail War banning system has been redesigned to improve fairness and balance during matches.
HGW Winner Cooldown Reduced
The cooldown after winning HGW has been reduced to 3 hours, allowing players to participate more frequently.
HGW War Frequency Increased
Holy Grail Wars now occur every 1 hour, making them much more accessible and rewarding for active players.