And on many occasions, the quality of those characters dictates the quality of the games.
This is why the Ezio titles are held in such high esteem.
Even an Assassin can find love.
That being said, it isn’t just the hood-wearing, hidden blade-wielding figures that are important.
The antagonists are often just as vital to the story.
It’s lucky then that there have also been many great villains throughout the series' history.
Most of the time, they’re members of the Templar Order and, occasionally, historical figures.
These are the best ones.
This includes looking at the villains we all love to hate.
Her incredible prowess comes from the fact that she’s a member of the Isu race.
Her people are more advanced than humans, and she knows it.
The woman looks down on the human race and sees them as playthings.
This is partly what helps Juno stand out among the other villains in the series.
She’s also different because she features in more games than most of the others.
He’s no physical specimen, so the Assassin could easily beat him in a fight.
Yet, getting to Vidic is a significant challenge.
The man is very smart and works for Abstergo, so he’s typically well-protected.
You slowly start to see his evil nature, though, as you dive deeper into the game.
7Deimos
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed isn’t known for having sympathetic villains.
Yet, it’s easy to feel sorry for Deimos.
A false prophecy led to the character being sentenced to death as a child.
While they survived, it did lead to them falling into the evil hands of the Cult of Kosmos.
They’re also an incredible physical threat, as they’re basically a demigod.
As such, they match up pretty well withthe most powerful protagonist in the series, the Eagle Bearer.
However, the reasons for his backstabbing are a little more complex.
These historical figures would be perfect for an Assassin’s Creed game.
Despite his treacherous ways, he doesn’t seem to be pure evil.
However, it does include a strong main villain in Al Mualim.
He spends the entire game guiding Altair before betraying him and the rest of the Assassins.
Therefore, Al Mualim’s story helps establish that the Pieces of Eden can corrupt anyone.
Yet, during that period of the game, he’s basically a glorified assistant to the Templar Order.
When he meets Ratonhnhake:ton years later, he gives off a very different vibe.
He is truly terrifying during the scene.
After all, he doesn’t just stand out in the open waiting for an Assassin to find him.
He remains hidden and operates from the shadows.
Even when he goes outside, he is usually backed up by several comrades.
His high intellect is further shown through his ability to manipulate people.
And he doesn’t do so as some power trip.
He gets the position to gain access to the vault within the Vatican.
The younger Borgia is a lot less subtle than his father.
After that incident, he grows more unstable and power-hungry.
His growing instability makes him a captivating figure throughout the game.
The man is charming, level-headed, and not as evil as a lot of the company he keeps.
That’s not to say he’s an angel, though.
He is still ruthless and will kill pretty much anyone if he deems it beneficial.
Still, he does show compassion and even saves people on occasion.
He’d perhaps have become a good man if he had never joined the Templars.
But he might not have been as fascinating a character.
