FGO Swimsuit 2025 Has Finally Begun! What You Need to Know About These Characters

FGO Swimsuit 2025 has officially launched, bringing two exciting new versions of beloved characters—Passionlip (Saber) and Kriemhild (Rider). Discover detailed insights about their backgrounds, gameplay mechanics, and why they are must-have servants this summer in Fate/Grand Order.

Summer banners are here—and with them, two unforgettable swimsuit versions hit the shores of Chaldea. If you're curious (or just as excited as I am), you’re in for a treat. Let’s dive into both Passionlip (Saber) and Kriemhild (Rider) and explore what makes each absolutely worth your attention.

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Passionlip (Saber) — The Sweet, Soft-Spoken Tank with Hidden Strength

Let’s start with Passionlip—the gentle yet powerful Alter Ego who swings in with a summer makeover, and yes, she’s built to both take hits and dish them out.

Background & Context
Passionlip is originally one of BB’s Sakura Five creations—an AI forged with the essences of Pārvatī, Durga, and Brynhildr, balancing love and hate, strength and introspection. Her character arc is touching: once unable to accept herself, she grew into a caring guardian who tries not to harm others despite her fearsome appearance and abilities.

Now she dons a swimsuit and swaps monstrous claws for...perhaps a more summery flair? While her personality stays true—soft-spoken, shy, and deeply loyal to her Master—she now carries that strength into beachside duties.

Source: FGO wiki (https://fategrandorder.fandom.com/wiki/Passionlip_(Saber))

Gameplay Highlights
From a gameplay perspective, Passionlip’s summer form stays true to her core strengths:

-Shield with a smile: Her first skill (Breast Valley A→A+) gives her a damage cut for three hits up to five turns, plus debuff immunity, and even boosts her Buster performance. And she throws 20% NP charge to the rest of the team.

-Tanky and disruptive: Her second skill, Masochistic Nature A+, taunts enemies (Target Focus), raises her defense, and when she's under 50% HP, ramps up her own ATK—even capping at +50%.

-Unstoppable offense: Trash & Crush (EX) cranks up her Buster power, ignores invincibility on enemies, and even brings a self‑stun as a demerit—but hey, sometimes you’ve gotta take a hit for that massive payoff.

-Game-changer Noble Phantasm: Her NP, Brynhild Romantia, is AoE with debuff removal up front, a 12-hit Buster explosion that heals and creates stars, seals the deal with Ignore Invincibility, and even scales with overcharge—just insane utility.

-Built for farming and survival: She’s a rare Buster Alter Ego who thrives in mixed cavalry nodes without succumbing like a Zerker. Her damage cut layers stack well, and her taunt keeps your team safe. Despite her “High Servant” passive being purely symbolic, her performance speaks volumes.

Why You’ll Want Her
Summer Passionlip is a must-pull if you love functional designs. She soaks up damage, creates breathing room, and lets your more fragile teammates shine—all while being a powerhouse herself. Her swimsuit design adds charm without changing that signature caring, guardian vibe that makes her so adored.

Kriemhild (Rider) — The Calculated Avenger in Beachwear

Now let’s talk about Kriemhild (Rider), a regal, revenge‑driven queen who unleashed her vengeance in the legend of Siegfried—and now she’s crashing your summer fun with ice-cold resolve.

Background & Context
In legend, Kriemhild was Siegfried’s wife. After his assassination, she orchestrated a revenge so long and meticulous it literally becomes more central than his own legend. She’s a chilling blend of cunning, drive, and tragedy, and in FGO she carries that weight even in her swimsuit form—nobility and wills remain intact.

Source: FGO wiki (https://fategrandorder.fandom.com/wiki/Kriemhild_(Rider))

Gameplay Highlights
Here’s where things get fun, especially for players who love aggressive, efficient solo DPS servants:

-Skill 1 (EX): Buffs her own Arts and Buster card performance, boosts NP gain, and grants invincibility twice for three turns—pretty much everything she needs to get things rolling.

-Skill 2 (A): Offers team-wide ATK boost, raises Critical Strength for Chaotic allies, and passively grants herself critical stars—reliable offense support.

-Skill 3 (B): Strips buffs from all enemies, charges up her NP by 20–30%, and buffs NP Strength for all her Chaotic-aligned allies—an excellent utility package.

-Gameplay strategy: She’s a single-target Rider with rare access to fast NP looping—notably she can fire off three Noble Phantasms in three turns with the right supports (Caster Altria, Oberon, etc.)

-Strengths: She hits hard with Buster and Arts buffs, supports with Chaotic alliance bonuses, and her NP cuts through defenses. Her skill set is tailor-made for burst strategies.

-Walkthrough tip: Start with a 50% charge CE and unlocked append skills. Use Caster Altria support to build NP gauge quickly, then rotate her out as needed with Oberon. It’s slick, fast, and efficient.

Why You’ll Want Her
Kriemhild (Rider) is what happens when you blend precision planning with a thirst for power. She thrives in setups that can loop her NP quickly—and that invincibility buffer makes her safe until she needs to go all-in. If you love timing your big moments, she’s your summer queen.

Final Thoughts — A Summertime Dynamic Duo

These swimsuit versions of Passionlip (Saber) and Kriemhild (Rider) represent two sides of the same coin:

-Passionlip: Warm-hearted, defensive, team‑oriented. She’s about protecting your party and supporting them while delivering consistent damage and utility.

-Kriemhild: Cold, calculated, explosive. She’s about setting up her own offense, stripping away enemy defenses, and looping her NP for killer bursts.

Together, they bring perfect synergy: one holds the line and shields the squad, the other strikes with ruthless precision. Whether you’re healing through waves or timing decisive boss kills, these swimsuit servants elevate your summer gameplay.

So, as the FGO Swimsuit 2025 banner rolls out, get ready. Whether you're drawn to Passionlip’s caring strength or Kriemhild’s vengeful elegance, both have real, documented tools to leave a mark on your roster—all backed by solid GamePress and Fandom data, no speculation, just reliable facts.

Stay cool, enjoy the summer summons, and may your supports be generous and your pulls fruitful!

Let me know if you’d like builds, CEs, or team ideas for either—happy to help you make waves this FGO summer!