Is Gilgamesh the Most Powerful Servant in the Nasuverse?

In the Nasuverse, Gilgamesh is often regarded as one of the most powerful Servants due to his status as the King of Heroes and his extensive treasury of noble phantasms, known as the Gate of Babylon. He possesses a unique skill set, including the ability to summon and use a wide array of legendary weapons and artifacts from his time as king.

Fame and Power

To understand Gilgamesh's position, we must first examine what it takes to be a powerful Servant in the Nasuverse. The more famous a hero, the more powerful they become. In order to truly challenge Gilgamesh, a hero would need a world-level of fame or be summoned in their original country of origin. Summoning Heracles in Greece, for instance, would grant him the upper hand over Gilgamesh.

Class Advantages

The class system in the Nasuverse significantly influences the outcome of battles. Different classes have inherent advantages or disadvantages over one another. Assuming Gilgamesh is an Archer-class Servant, it's worth considering the class of his opponents. A Berserker like Heracles would be easily defeated by Gilgamesh, but an Archer Heracles could easily match him. This highlights how the class of the Servant plays a crucial role in determining their power and effectiveness.

Rule of Prototypes

In Fate, there is a principle called the Rule of Prototypes. This states that the original object or thing is superior to its copies. In the case of Gilgamesh, he is the prototype of all heroic spirits, both in his noble phantasms and in legend. Because of this, Gilgamesh is already superior to more than 90% of all heroic spirits.

Noble Phantasm

One of Gilgamesh's most formidable capabilities is his noble phantasm, "Gates of Babylon." This noble phantasm contains everything that humans have ever made and will continue to make in the future. His treasury is literally limitless and contains the prototypes to any man-made weapon, object, structure, or spell. As a result, Gilgamesh is a generalist and the best specialist due to his extensive and ever-expanding treasury.

The Debate Over Gilgamesh's Strength

While Gilgamesh is undoubtedly one of the most formidable Servants, declaring him as the absolute most powerful in the Nasuverse is debatable. Grand Servants, the original servants made to be summoned, are superior to any regular spirit. With a 10-over power rating, even the strongest Servants would struggle to match Gilgamesh. Divine spirits, though, do not count as they are not regular servants but are plot devices used to include gods in the stories. In any case, Gilgamesh has a clear advantage with only heroes summoned in their specific country of origin, such as Karna and Arjuna, or those with worldwide fame, when properly summoned, being able to challenge him.

Overall, Gilgamesh stands out as a remarkably powerful Servant in the Nasuverse, with a combination of legendary fame, class advantages, and an expansive and ever-evolving treasury. While other Servants may pose significant challenges, they would still struggle to match Gilgamesh's unparalleled strength and versatility.