Villain character ideas

I choose to add a regular god tier of villains with good motives but basically still kill people

"Villains should be hated" "Villains need good motives" "Villains can't be heroes" Everyone has a different opinion on antagonists. Alongside the protagonist, they make up one of the biggest driving forces of a story. It's up to you to decide how evil they are and what they represent. You choose whether they get redemption or whether they are forever despised. But how do you make a villain... well, villainous? Let's take a look at how I make my readers HATE a character – and how you can…

When you're setting up an antagonist for your story, you can pull from various types of villain. But what are the options, and how do you choose?

Do you mean: Missy?? No but seriously, I LOVE goofy villains like this. They can still be evil and bad, they don’t have to muddle the lines between good and evil, but giving them a goofiness like this really helps lighten the mood of the story and keep things from becoming so insanely DARK all the time. (And often they create fangirls/fanboys that much quicker. See: Me with the Master/Missy. 😆)

" What Type Of Villain Are You" My result: Rare villain

"Villains should be hated" "Villains need good motives" "Villains can't be heroes" Everyone has a different opinion on antagonists. Alongside the protagonist, they make up one of the biggest driving forces of a story. It's up to you to decide how evil they are and what they represent. You choose whether they get redemption or whether they are forever despised. But how do you make a villain... well, villainous? Let's take a look at how I make my readers HATE a character – and how you can…

In the realm of storytelling, the antagonist often stands as a pillar opposite the protagonist. Their name, demeanor, and actions shape the narrative, adding layers of depth and intrigue. But what’s in a name? For Female Villain Names, especially female ones, their name can be a powerful tool, setting the tone for their character and ... Read more The post Mistresses Of Malevolence: Unique Female Villain Names appeared first on Good Name.