What do you like in a villain?

[Alpha-neos 46]

Hiya!

Alpha here!

Asking thought provoking questions!! (if you can call them that)

So! What kind things do you like in a villain?

Genius plans?

Excellent character?

Not too easily defeated?

Very powerful and challenging?

What is it that you like in a villain?

 

-a~N

[Moved to Elsewhere 11,328]

A villain that even though they are bad, they still have some likable qualities and they also can't be easily defeated and they have to be kind of smart.

[Scootalove 10,684]

A villain that has realistic motives, not a cliche villain that we've seen already, intelligent, and doesn't always have to include henchmen to do their dirty work.

[Ponies n Pizza 38]

I like when the villians are funny and very intelligent like the Joker in The Dark Knight. 

[Celtore 2,769]

I like subtlety and cunning in a villain along with a well-developed personal motive. When a villain like that makes the big reveal, its a lot of fun to draw the contrasts of who they appeared to be and what monster they actually are. I don't think takes quite as much effort to develop a psycho-villain (a power-crazy villain with only the motive of being evil.)

[Shanks 10,811]

There are many many things that make a great villain but what makes a particular villain a great villain depends on the villain themselves. You have some that manipulate things from behind the scenes like Darth Sideous/Emporer Palpatine, ones with good intentions yet questionable methods like Magneto. Anti heroes like Vergil (Devil May Cry), mentally unstable villains like The Joker ones that although evil do have an honor code like Raz Al Ghul. Evil geniuses like Dr Robotnik and of course the power hungry tyrant villains like Tengu Shredder as well as many other types I forgot to mention. All of which can work depending on how they are written into the story, I generally tend to like villains that are either extremely powerful or very clever.

[Lunas Husband 2,777]

A Villain with half a brain... 

 

Moving aside, I look for brains, looks, good voice and a wonderful plan!

 

That's why I just love Nightmare Rarity! She's got it all.. and She looks sexy! She really does..  

[TheMarkz0ne 962]

A villain simply needs to be the opposite of the hero/ine. Needdsa interesting motives and a unique charisma for us to care about him or her. But a great villain needs to pose a threat and gives the protagonist a run for their money.

[Frostgage 7,972]

All villains should have some kind of backstory. It's no fun if we don't know anything about them. They should also have motives that you can at least understand. I hate villains that are just like "I'm going to destroy the world because I'm evil and for no other reason." Most importantly, a villain needs to actually feel like a legitimate threat.

Edited February 10, 2014 by JPBrony773

[Venomous 18,813]

A trickster.

Someone who is psychotic, manipulative, and sick in the head.

Edited February 10, 2014 by Samurott77

[Spirk Burkham 93]

I like a serious villain. consider the bad guy in the movie "epic".(Idk his name) he is obviously a psycho, but you can't take him seriously. 

Discord is awesome because he has just enough eeeviiile to be villainous, but is mischievous enough to keep it light and children's-tv-show-appropriate.

Hasbro done goood

[Judgement 445]

I like a villian that would also be a protagonist that you would be proud of playing as/ following.

[Alpha-neos 46]

A Villain with half a brain... 

 

Moving aside, I look for brains, looks, good voice and a wonderful plan!

 

That's why I just love Nightmare Rarity! She's got it all.. and She looks sexy! She really does..  

 

Wait wait!

Who's Nightmare Rarity!?

When did that happen????? D:

[Clarity 3,094]

Sexy, cute, cold, mysterious, and absolutely adorable tragic villains who aren't actually bad and make things better for the good characters – known as Satan Is Good. Otherwise also known as Homura-chan <3

[♞RedLotus♞ 359]

I like big, strong, bad ass villains who can kick major butt. Not your typical Villain who sits on a throne and commands and army to attack. I'm talking about a super powerful villain who can literally crack anyone skull in nearly seconds.  

 

Also, smart and devious. Just because he/she is strong, doesn't mean they have to be a meat head. Manipulative and intelligent villains are awesome! 

 

A villain that looks like this

 

 

Or.. like these

 

 

 

[Washingtonian 1]

A smart and intelligent villain that is one step ahead of the heroes, often setting up Xanatos Gambit and manipulating the heroes to his advantage. He is a villain with motives, sure, but he isn't a Card Carrying Villain.

 

That's my view of a villain should be.

[Alpha-neos 46]

Sexy, cute, cold, mysterious, and absolutely adorable tragic villains who aren't actually bad and make things better for the good characters – known as Satan Is Good. Otherwise also known as Homura-chan <3

 

Huh...That name sounds familiar.

But I don't know where from. o___o

[FlickerHush 46]

I love villains that make the hero think. They need to be clever and insanely smart, being strong is easy but brains take time and study. Like Moriarty from Sherlock, he's an excellent villain. I'd even say a perfect one! 

[Clarity 3,094]

Huh...That name sounds familiar.

But I don't know where from. o___o

That's Akemi Homura from the anime Madoka Magica. Great show, great show... horribly deceiving, too.

[Lunas Husband 2,777]

Wait wait!

Who's Nightmare Rarity!?

When did that happen????? D:

 

MLP comics, she becomes Nightmare Rarity. They are really good! should look in to them. 

 

[Zhortac 1,473]

Personally, I believe a good villain is one that has an impact. Doesn't have to be powerful, strong, or even have a good character build. If they manage to do something so bad, that even after they're gone, it has an impact in some way, that's what makes a good villain.

[Alpha-neos 46]

That's Akemi Homura from the anime Madoka Magica. Great show, great show... horribly deceiving, too.

 

Ooooh!! That anime!

Hmmm I need to look into that. >__>

 

 

MLP comics, she becomes Nightmare Rarity. They are really good! should look in to them.

 

Welp!

Time to go on another google hunt.

[True Rarity 1,239]

They have to be moderately funny and random. I very much enjoyed the character of Yzma from The Emperor's New Groove. Then there's Discord, who doesn't need to be explained.

[ghostfacekiller39 23,856]

I like villains to be smart about what they do; manipulative, in-control, etc. 

 

Brash, tough villains don't affect me as much as the lawfully evil ones

[Castle Bleck 19,163]

Anti-Villain, of course.

 

Considering, you know, I originally named myself after it and all.

Edited May 28, 2015 by A.V.