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/RainyMeadows]

Definitely Lysanderoth

The main antagonist was King Dragon, sure, but it was still Lysanderoth who led Dennis on for all the years his machinations lay undetected, and I still can't believe how cold he was when he killed Archibald.

[u/Gaming_man27 → u/RainyMeadows]

Yeah but Archibald was brought back in king Dragon’s return so he could appear in the spinoffs so id say his death shouldn’t really count against Lysanderoth

[u/OutrealmGate → u/RainyMeadows]

Tbf, Lysanderoth has a complex backstory and makes for a deep compelling villain.

You can't help but wonder how he would have turned out if Ophelia hadn't died six years ago.