Xander

"Come home, little prince/ss! We can be a family again once more!"

- Xander to the Avatar, Chapter 6: The Path Is Yours

Xander (マークス Mākusu, Marks in the Japanese version) is a main and playable character of the Conquest and Revelation routes in Fire Emblem Fates. He is the eldest child of the Nohr royal family. He is voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi in the Japanese version and David Stanbra in the English version.

Profile
Xander is the eldest child of five in the Nohrian royal family and the child of king Garon and the first queen, Katerina. He eventually received another younger sibling when the Avatar was adopted into the family. Although taciturn, he has an honest personality. For the sake of the kingdom, he follows his father's intentions and cares deeply for his siblings. He wields Siegfried, a sword wreathed in dark flames. He has the services of Peri and Laslow. If he achieves an S-Support, he will have a son named Siegbert.

Xander sincerely loves his siblings, but he distances himself from them because he has the responsibility of being the eldest prince. Unlike Ryoma, he was born with no special talents. He had an introverted personality and weak physical abilities. As a result, he trained extremely hard to reach a level to wield a legendary weapon, Siegfried. Whenever he gets overly pressured in making a public speech, he would pretend that he's speaking in front of a group of bunnies (carrots in the Japanese version) to calm himself.

His supports with Laslow show that he does not like taking in retainers that he doesn't know. The only reason Xander made him a retainer was that Garon had ordered him to, and was surprised at his strength and almost lost his duel. In addition, he reveals to him that, prior to the events of Fates, he had two other retainers that were serious and loyal to him, but died protecting him during a battle against Hoshido. It is also suggested in the Beach Brawl DLC that he cannot swim. He has the best handwriting out of everyone in the army. His birthday is October 27.

All Routes
Prior to the events of Fates, Xander arrested Hans for unknown charges. Even though Garon released him for good behavior, he was always suspicious of his motives.

Xander appears in the first actual chapter, testing the Avatar's strength again under Garon's orders. During the battle, Xander tells the Avatar how to fight and reveals a Dragon Vein spot on the rooftop, ordering them to use it and recover before coming at him again. With determination, the Avatar defeats Xander in battle. Happy that he has completed Garon's orders, he and his siblings take the Avatar to Castle Krakenburg.

Xander and his siblings watch as Garon gives the Avatar the Ganglari and watch from the sides as they, Gunter and their butler/maid fight some Hoshidan prisoners. After the battle, when the Avatar refuses to kill defeated prisoners, Garon orders Xander to kill them instead. Xander complies with his orders, but struggles against the Avatar who is adamant on sparing the prisoners. To diffuse the situation, Leo "kills" the remaining prisoners, Kaze and Rinkah. After the two recover, outside the castle, Xander tells the two Hoshidans that if it were not for the Avatar's kindness, they would have been killed. He orders them to leave immediately before Garon finds out that they were still alive.

When Garon orders the Avatar to check a supposedly abandoned Hoshidan fort near the Bottomless Canyon, Garon offers the assistance of Hans for their mission. Xander, suspicious of Hans, tells the Avatar to not let their guard down near him. Xander and the rest of the Nohrian siblings do not see the Avatar again until Chapter 6.

Birthright
At the end of Chapter 6, after the Avatar has chosen to side with Hoshido, Xander tries to change the Avatar's mind, stating that, while it was true that they were not related by blood, Xander considered them to be a precious sibling, even though they were born from the Hoshidan Royal Family. However, the Avatar refuses, saying that they are now fully aware of the person King Garon is, informing Xander of what happened when they arrived at Hoshido, calling Garon the root of all the evil that has transpired. Xander becomes hostile, saying that his father could not be evil. The Avatar tries to convince Xander to side with Hoshido, in order to defeat Garon. Xander calls them a traitor, and attacks them. He tells the Avatar to face him, and as his sibling, strike him down. The Avatar refuses to attack and is swiftly overpowered by Xander, who tells them that he will take them back to Nohr to cleanse whatever manipulation has come over them. After they continue to refuse, Xander decides to kill them as their sibling, but Ryoma steps in at the last second and saves them.

Xander makes an appearance again during Chapter 12, when he appears at the Opera House. The Avatar begs Xander to change his mind, but he refuses and prepares to fight the Avatar. Fortunately, due to Azura's assistance, the Avatar escapes the Opera House through a secret passageway that she told them before they are overwhelmed by the Nohrian forces.

During Chapter 21, Xander spots Elise eavsdropping on Garon in his throne room. He tells Elise that if Garon found out that she was listening in on him, he would have executed her for treason. After hearing Elise's complaints on how the war is ruining the family that they once had, Xander promises to end the war and bring them back together.

In Chapter 26, his retainers tell him that the Hoshidan forces are getting closer and wish to counterattack them, but he refuses. He orders them to stay in his room as he goes off to face the Avatar in single combat in order to reduce as much bloodshed as possible, much to his retainer's concerns. In the main combat hall, Xander meets up with the Avatar and draws his sword, demanding that the two face each other in a duel to the death. Elise objects, much to Xander's shock, wanting the two to avoid fighting. Xander brushes off her request, claiming that it must be what toppled Camilla and Leo into not fighting for Nohr. With Ryoma promising to hold off the Hoshido troops, Xander and the Avatar head to the great hall to fight. As the two fight, Xander easily begins to overwhelm the Avatar, though he admits that they have gotten stronger. After the Avatar makes one last attempt to persuade Xander, he refuses and unleashes a final strike. However, as he swings his blade, Elise runs in and intercepts the swing, taking the full force of his attack. Xander cradles his sister as she makes a tear stricken plea to end the war and lead the people of Nohr not through just his strength, but his own kindness and love. As the tears well up in Xander's eyes, Elise's hand goes limp in his own, much to the shock of Xander and the Avatar.

Despite Elise's death and the Avatar crying for their fallen sister, Xander demands that the two continue to battle. Enraged that Xander continues to want to fight despite their beloved sister's death, the Avatar agrees to finish their duel. Suddenly, Laslow and Peri enter the area and sees Elise's corpse on the ground. Assuming that it was the Avatar's fault, the two summon Nohrian soldiers to attack the Hoshidan army. Xander tells them to fall back, but the two refuse, stating that they would rather fight and disobey him than see him die while they do nothing. Unable to stop them, Xander focuses on his duel. After a long battle, Xander is defeated by the Avatar. As he lays dying, he congratulates the Avatar for finally fighting without any sign of hesitation, but the Avatar knows that he was not fighting at full strength. The Avatar continues to question why he would not stand to reason, but Xander explains that he had no option to do so as the crown prince of Nohr, even though his heart told him that he was in the wrong. As he takes one last look at his former sibling, he tells the Avatar the they can truly bring peace to the world and laments that perhaps in another world, the two of them could have fought side by side for the same cause. Finally, Xander succumbs to his wounds the Avatar is left to grieve for his two fallen siblings before moving onward to take down King Garon.

He later appears as a hallucination by the Avatar in Chapter 28.

Conquest
At the end of Chapter 6, after the Avatar has chosen to side with Nohr, Ryoma will grow confused and shocked at their decision, asking why the Avatar has chosen to side with Nohr rather than their birthplace. The Avatar states that they cannot betray the family they have made in Nohr. Xander smiles at his sibling's decision, stating that it is true that they do not share the same blood, their bonds are real, and considers them family nonetheless. He tells the Avatar that their father will be happy when they see has come home, but Ryoma questions that, asking if he is aware of what occurred when the Avatar came to Hoshido, saying that the blade Garon gave him exploded, and were it not for Mikoto, they would have been killed. Xander asks if that is true, to which the Avatar confirms, stating that they must return to Nohr if they are to learn the truth. However, Ryoma then says that he cannot let that happen, and attacks the Avatar, though Xander defends, and states that if he continues any further, he will show Ryoma no mercy.

After the battle, Xander and his siblings return to the castle, where Garon is pleased to learn about his son's exploits. Xander informs him that the Avatar has returned safe and sound, but later displays worry when Garon grows suspicious of their return, knowing that they have learned of their true origins. Iago hints that they might be a spy for Hoshido, though Xander lies and tells them that the Avatar single-handedly fought off the Hoshidan army, and Ryoma. Iago and Garon are still suspicious, and grows more worried when the Avatar asks his father if he knew about what happened back at Hoshido when the Ganglari exploded. Garon orders Xander to kill them, much to the shock and horror of the Nohr family, though Garon reconsiders this order when the Avatar offers to kill themselves, rather than have one of their brothers do the deed. To their confusion, Garon asks the god Anankos for a vision, and Xander becomes relieved upon learning that Garon has allowed the Avatar to return to Nohr, but he will only accept them back into the family if they completes the task of suppressing a rebellion in the Ice Tribe. Xander offers some of his troops, but Garon informs him that the Avatar must complete the task alone. Xander grows worried for their safety, despite their assurance that they will be fine, and grows suspicious of his father when he overhears that the Avatar won't die from this task, but will instead know true despair. This causes Xander to send Elise and her retainers, along with the Avatar's childhood friend, Silas, to help them in their task.

Revelation
Xander interprets the Avatar's refusal to become involved in the war as tantamount to treason, and is utterly unwilling to listen to the Avatar's warnings of a greater threat. However, his trust in Garon is shaken as his father declares he wishes to destroy both Hoshido and Nohr. Though he still sees the Avatar as a traitor even after he joins his forces, he readily admits that Garon has gone mad and that the Avatar is their greatest hope for ending the war. He is the last person out of all the royal siblings to join the Avatar's force. Until the encounter with Anankos, he and his sibling soon finds out that Garon they saw prior the birth of Elise during a childhood is none other imposter created by Anankos, as the real Garon was killed by that evil dragon.

After Anankos is defeated, Xander and Ryoma create a new bond between their countries, and swears allegiance to the Avatar, who is now the ruler of Valla.

Personality
As the direct successor to the throne of Nohr, it comes without a doubt that Xander is fiercely loyal to his country, willing to fight tooth and nail in order to defend it from impending threats. This fact is particularly explicated during the route split in Chapter 6; if the Avatar chooses to side with Hoshido or neither side, he will, deaf to his sibling's pleas to be reasonable and view the situation rationally, brand them a traitor and vow to cut them down.

While this devotion that Xander displays towards his country is undeniably admirable, he has been portrayed to have taken it to the extremes; despite the dubious ambitions of his his father, Xander continues to follow his orders unquestioningly, believing that each and every one of them is issued for the sake of bringing the country of Nohr glory. This devotion of Xander's is double-layered, however; beneath his apparent belief that Garon's involvement in the war is for the sake of Nohr's future, he also holds a stalwart belief that the king will revert to being the loving father he once was once the war ends to his favour. So strong is this belief of his, Xander has thus proven to be obstinate and intractable in having his opinion swayed, insisting that solid evidence must be presented to prove that Garon's change is permanent.

This naive belief of Xander's in turn suggests at a tender side that he is defined by, one that he unhesitatingly displays towards his siblings. This fact is starkly proven through two distinct instances; one in Chapter 7 on the Conquest route, where he, defying his father's orders, sends assistance to the Avatar when he eavesdrops on the truth as to why Garon sent them to the Ice Tribe, and another in Chapter 26 on the Birthright route, where he is crippled with grief after the accidental murder of Elise. Despite knowing that the Avatar is not his true sibling, he nevertheless has always seen them as such, usually and affectionately calling them "Little Prince/Princess."

In spite of the fact that Xander has been vastly portrayed as a battle-worn individual whose skill with the blade is seemingly unrivaled, his supports with Nyx reveal that contrary to said portrayal, he detests killing and feels immense guilt for having killed so many people, even harbouring suicidal thoughts as a result of his actions.

The bond of trust between Xander and his retainers is one that evidently transcends the classic master-servant relationship, where he instead regards them as his bosom companions. This fact is best evidenced through Chapter 26 on the Birthright route, where he becomes fraught with worry and agitation when his retainers outright disobey his orders to save themselves from needless sacrifice.

Base Stats

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As an Enemy

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Birthright Chapter 6 - In the White Light

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Birthright Chapter 12 - Reunion in Paradise

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Birthright Chapter 26 - Xander (Chapter)

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Revelation Chapter 6 - Into The Ground

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Revelation Chapter 13 - Lost Paradise

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Growth Rates

 * 55%
 * 65%
 * 5%
 * 50%
 * 45%
 * 75%
 * 50%
 * 25%
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 * Note: Growth Rates are based on the character in their joining class

Supports
Romantic Supports Other Supports
 * The Avatar (Female)
 * Azura
 * Effie
 * Peri
 * Beruka
 * Mozu
 * Selena
 * Nyx
 * Charlotte
 * Felicia
 * Sakura (Revelation only)
 * Hinoka (Revelation only)
 * The Avatar (Male)
 * Leo
 * Camilla
 * Elise
 * Laslow
 * Kaze
 * Ryoma (Revelation only)
 * Siegbert
 * Shigure (If Xander is his father)
 * Kana (if Xander is his father)

Standard Sets

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Friendship Sets

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Partner Sets

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Special Classes

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Overall
During the first turn of Conquest's 16th Chapter, Xander can rush a status-stave wielding Adventurer that's ten spaces away from his current position, one shot it with startling consistency, and avoid suffering any retaliation from the nearby unpromoted units. This feat should tell the player all he or she needs to know about Xander's capabilities.

Xander is a powerful unit from the moment he is recruited, and his movement, growth rates and personal weapon allow him to remain pivotal throughout the campaign. In a game where Swords, Axes,and Lances are generally incapable of functioning at 1-2 range without a penalty, his sword's ability to attack at a distance without sacrificing anything gives him a unique advantage over the rest of Nohr's army. His defense stat is so high that many of the less damaging enemies simply won't be able to hurt him, doubly so if he is backed up by a highly defensive character. This allows him to kill or otherwise impede opponents without siphoning experience away from the rest of the army. When he does face enemies that can prove to be a threat, he has enough HP and overall durability to survive virtually any encounter. Overall, there are few reasons not to use Xander.

Xander's base class is the Cavalier, so he already has access to the basic Cavalier skills, and is already started as a Paladin at level 4. This means one level up will allow Xander to learn Defender, to help support his growing stats when paired up with another character. At level 15, he will learn Aegis, which will help him tank against incoming bow, shuriken, magic and dragonstone users; especially against magic and dragonstone, as his poor resistance makes him susceptible to those two weapons.

The other class is the Great Knight. From this class, Xander can learn Diamond Strike and Luna. Luna increases Xander's offense, especially against high defense targets which appear more often nearing the end of the game. Diamond Strike further increases Xander's impressive defense and allows him to take little or no damage when he initiates the fight against a target. Both skills should not be ignored as they are very useful in battle.

Secondary Class
Xander's secondary class is the Wyvern Rider class. As Xander is a promoted unit, he will have access to the Wyvern Lord and Malig Knight classes if the player wishes to change off his Paladin class, although it is recommended to wait until he has Aegis so it can cover up his weak resistance that is also known in the wyvern class line. He can learn Strength +2 and Lunge from either class as a start; Lunge can help drag enemy units into the waiting arms of your units to finish them off. Strength +2 increases his damage but wears off in effectiveness as he levels up.

From the Wyvern Lord class, Xander can learn Rally Defense and Swordbreaker. Rally Defense is not necessarily needed as he does not have any other Rally skills to learn, and is strong enough that being a support unit would hurt him more then help. Swordbreaker can help Xander against enemy sword users, especially against Swordmasters, Heros and Master Ninjas, which are known for their high skill rating. The Malig Knight class offers several good skills for Xander; Savage Blow allows Xander to deal damage to clumped enemies near him, while Trample allows him to deal more damage against non-mounted units. Since the player is most likely to face a good amount of unmounted enemies, this skill allows him to stack extra damage on them.

Xander should still stay as a sword-using class, so that he can use his Siegfried, which is similar to a Kodachi. However, his sword also provides 4 extra defense points and does not reduce his stats after battle. Compared to Kodachi and Wakizashi, the other throwing swords in the game, they also come with other cons (both swords cannot double, Kodachi cannot critical while Wakizashi gives +5 battle speed to the enemy), while Siegfried does not.

Marriage Options

 * Female Avatar - the Avatar's class can vary depending on the secondary class they put in the beginning of the game. They can use this to give Xander more offense or defense capabilities; for example, the General class offers Wary Fighter and Pavise; Wary Fighter will prevent Xander from being doubled while Pavise will make Xander a powerful tanker as he will have both Pavise and Aegis in his roster. Alternatively, the player can add offense if needed to help improve his already impressive attacking capabilities.

Vs. Ryoma

 * Ryoma: I demand to know why you Nohrian dogs are invading Hoshido! Was that cowardly attack on my people your doing as well, princeling?
 * Xander: ...I have nothing to say to you. Surrender now. If you refuse...you die here.

Vs. Avatar
"You swing timidly, without resolve. You must genuinely try to kill me."

- Xander's Chapter 1 pre-battle quote

Defeated
"Well done, Avatar."

- Xander's Chapter 1 defeat quote

Birthright Chapter 6
"What foolishness. I will not tolerate traitors in our midst!"

- Xander's Chapter 6 pre-battle quote

Vs. Avatar

 * Xander: So, you've chosen to take up arms against your own brother... It's not too late for all to be forgiven. Come back to Nohr with us.
 * Avatar: I can't do that, Xander. I've made my decision, and I stand by it.
 * Xander: How unfortunate. You leave me no choice. If force is the only thing that can make you listen to reason, so be it!
 * Avatar: Xander!

Defeated
"How is this possible? We must retreat! This isn't over, Avatar..."

- Xander's Chapter 6 defeat/retreat quote

Vs. Avatar

 * Xander: "Fight without fear or hesitation. Don't hold back—I promise you that I won't"
 * Avatar: "I won't. I know I've never bested you before, but that changes now!"
 * Xander: "That's the spirit. Come at me!"

Defeated

 * Xander: "I knew you could do it. I'm proud of you, Avatar. I've always told you...you could do anything...you set your mind to..."
 * Avatar: "Brother!!"
 * Xander: "Your technique was flawless... You finally stopped holding yourself back. It's what I've always tried to teach you. You're becoming the leader I always knew you could be..."
 * Avatar: "Xander..."

Private Quarters
"Nothing is more important than training, but I suppose one must also rest every now and then."

"I hope you know that I'm always on your side. Nothing could ever change that."

"If you're ever lonely or your heart is burdened with the weight of the world, know that I'm always here for you."

"Close your eyes, little Princess..."

"What a wonderful life you've given me..."

"I've always been so focused on my duties, I never expected to fall in love. Thank you for unlocking my heart."

"I can never get enough of you... Let's spend all of our days in each other's arms."

"The bonds of love are far stronger than the bonds of blood. I am your brother, now and forever."

"I love you, my little princess. No matter the path life takes us down, I have no regrets. Because all of my choices...led me to your love."

"I love you, truly. I've been meaning to tell you for so long... You are my precious wife now. It is my honor and duty to keep you safe, at all costs."

"If only we could hide out here all day and just enjoy being with each other."

- After romantic bonding/changing hairstyle

"Hm? Avatar? How careless of me to doze off. Thank you for waking me."

- Wake up line (gently awoken)

"Wha?! Avatar! Was I really sleeping so deeply that force was necessary?"

- Wake up line (forcefully awoken)

"Hello, Avatar. This hot spring sure is relaxing, eh? I'm a bit overheated though..."

- After coming out of a hot spring

"I feel much better now, thanks to you. You know...you really are quite adorable."

- When being cooled down after coming out of a hot spring

"Oh...you're back. I thought you deserved a present, so I got you these flowers."

- When gifting the Avatar flowers

Armory
"Be thoughtful about the weapons you use. They must serve you well in battle."

- When entering his shop

Smithy
"I'm here to study the smith at work. I'll tell him what you need done."

- When entering his shop

"If you need anything else, now is a good time to tell me."

- Before leaving his shop

"Forge my own weapon? I'll try my hand at that."

- Forging, on duty

Lottery Shop
"Are you ready to test your fortune? There are many prizes to be won."

- When entering the shop

Arena
"For generations, warriors have put their lives on the line to battle in the arena."

- Entering the arena

"I will gladly lend you my strength. We shall prevail for the honor of Nohr!"

"As the crown prince of Nohr, I cannot entertain failure."

- Victory

"I have been disgraced... This cannot stand. I must train and study harder than ever!"

- After losing

Accessory Shop
"There's quite a selection here—some things I've never seen at court."

- When entering the shop

Mess Hall
"I'm the chef on duty. I cannot fail. Each dish must be seasoned to perfection."

- Entering the Mess Hall

"OK. Wait right here."

- Before cooking

"There. I did what I could with the resources I was provided. Give it a try."

- After cooking (feeling proud)

"This isn't going to become a new Nohrian specialty anytime soon. What do you think?"

- After cooking (if food is badly cooked)

"Exquisite! Nohr boasts the best chefs in all the land, and you put them to shame."

- After eating a good food

"This is very...acceptable. It's not quite my cup of tea, though, to be frank."

- After eating an average food

"As a prince, I must maintain my composure, even in the face of something so vile..."

- After eating a bad food

Prison
"I don't enjoy imprisoning people, but it's necessary when ruling a kingdom."

- When entering the prison

"So it's time for our chat, eh? I bet you'll change your mind soon enough."

- Before persuading a prisoner

Hot Spring
"Nice to see you, Avatar. I always have time for brotherly bonding."

- When entering as Male Avatar

"Avatar?! This is...unexpected. I was, um, just about to leave. Pardon."

- When entering as Female Avatar (unmarried)

"Hello, Avatar. Care to join me? It's quite relaxing in here."

- When entering as Female Avatar (married)

Einherjar Shop
"It's strange to think I can fight an Einherjar of myself..."

- Entering the shop

Gathering Spots
"Take this food as a token of our hospitality. You are always welcome here."

- When spoken to at a food gathering spot (vising another castle)

"Welcome, stranger. Please take this ore as a sign of our good will."

- When spoken to at a mine (visiting another castle)

Level Up

 * "Admirable results, but it's not enough." (4-5 stats up)
 * "To grow stronger... That is all that I ask." (2-3 stats up)
 * "This is not sufficient for a future king." (0-1 stat up)

Class Change

 * "A prince must never rest on his laurels..."

Dual Support

 * "We meet again."
 * "Everything's okay."
 * "Let's do this!"
 * "Let us begin!"

Dual Strike

 * "No escape!"

Dual Guard

 * "I WON'T allow it!"

Critical/Skill

 * "Be gone, wretch!"
 * "You're right where I want you!"
 * "Stand down fiend!"
 * "Prepare yourself!"

Defeated Enemy

 * "Is that all?"
 * "Hmm."
 * "For the glory of Nohr!"
 * "How very amusing!"
 * "Your battle is over!"
 * "Victory is mine!"

Partner Defeated Enemy/When Healed

 * "Extraordinary!"

Defeated by Enemy

 * "How can I be so careless...?"

Death/Retreat Quote

 * How could I fail?! I let my pride...get the best of me... Though I can no longer stand...as crown prince I must not fall here! Forgive me, my friends, but I must retreat...for the time being...


 * Gods! They're stronger than expected. Retreat is the only option...

Smash Bros. Series
Xander appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS as a collectable Trophy and was released on February 3rd, 2016 alongside the release of Corrin. His trophy features him wielding Siegfried.

Possible Endings

 * Xander - Paragon Knight
 * King Xander helped usher in a new era of peace. While he ruled justly, his radical policies were unpopular with much of the population. Scholars admit this was necessary for the era of growth that followed.


 * Xander and Azura
 * As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. There are few records of Azura beyond her marriage. She remains a historical mystery.


 * Xander and Charlotte
 * As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. Records show his wife, Charlotte, was a caring wife and mother, and they had a happy family life.


 * Xander and Felicia
 * As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. Felicia gave up her career in the service industry for the military, ultimately becoming a commander.

Etymology
Xander is derived from Alexander, which in turn is derived from Alexandros, which is Greek for "Defender of the people".

Trivia

 * Xander's official artwork depicts him wielding Siegfried.
 * Xander is the only Nohr Royal Sibling to not have his base class used as a secondary class for any of his siblings.
 * Xander was the 2nd most popular male character in the official character popularity poll held on the game's official site.
 * Xander came 3rd in the character popularity poll and came 4th in the spouse poll, both were issued by Famitsu.
 * Xander placed 4th in the character popularity poll issued by Nintendo Dream.
 * Despite the fact that other Fire Emblem Trophies in Smash who feature a mount unit have their mounts featured, Xander is the only mount character to not have his mount featured in his trophy.
 * Xander seems to be based off of Alexander the Great, the great Macedonian emperor and conqueror. Aside from the similar names (Xander itself is a shortened form of Alexander), both have similar appearances, with Alexander being described by many to have shoulder-length blonde hair and a strong build, and personalities, focusing on conquering their foes by brute force and tactical advantages.