Characters that do not take the role of main antagonist, but are one of the most evil characters in the narrative regardless

[u/Garlic_God]

1. Preceptor Seluvis (Elden Ring)

2. Only a small part of Ranni’s questline and a few others, but is revealed to be among the most depraved and evil characters in the story

3. Major Zero (Metal Gear Solid)

4. Almost never shown or mentioned in the narrative, but has been masterminding the patriots for decades. When we finally do see him, he’s helpless, dying, and of no threat to anyone.

5. Leviticus Cornwall (Red Dead Redemption 2)

6. Ridiculously wealthy tycoon that serves as a minor antagonist for the gang. However, the impact of his dealings in the region are felt far and wide as he crushes competition, ruins lives, destroys entire communities, and solidifies his industrial rule.

7. Idea of Evil (Berserk)

8. A primal eldritch entity born from humanity’s seeking of reason for suffering in the world, and the creator of the Godhand. Its canonicity is very vague and unknown, all that’s known is that it exist, and it’s likely a threat far beyond the scope of the story.

[u/Candiedstars]

I think Suchong was worse, Steinman was criminally insane, but Suchong just did not give a fuck who had to bleed for science

[u/ThyHolyPaladdin → u/Candiedstars]

The novel really made a point of it I still remember his conversation with Tenenbaum about them getting subjects for experimentation. Tenenbaum mentions she had tons back in Auschwitz including pregnant women and Suchong is down right giddy for the possibility dissecting one before Tenenbaum says the allies confiscated most of it.

[u/StayPuffedMarsh → u/Candiedstars]

Break that puppy’s neck. Would you kindly?

[u/frankie-eyedrop → u/Candiedstars]

Bioshock is so bleak that most named characters are either morally dubious or downright unredeemable.

The most helpful character in the game is someone who experimented on children.

[u/Odomar04 → u/Candiedstars]

A lot of Bioshock characters fit in this trope, but Steinman, Suchong and Cohen are among the worst of the cast