The 10 Most HATED Assassin's Creed Characters
Uberto Alberti
“Assassin’s Creed II” (2009) All of the tragedies in Ezio’s life come down to the crimes committed by this traitor. When Ezio’s father and brothers are framed for treason, he’s asked to seek Uberto Alberti’s aid. Alberti has the evidence needed to exonerate Ezio’s family from their false charges, but authorizes their execution instead. He represents the low levels Templars are willing to sink to, having betrayed Ezio’s family purely for personal gain. His unrepentant and callous attitude makes it easy to hate him, with players encouraged to seek the vengeance Ezio desires against Alberti. It’s no surprise that the moment Ezio does take Alberti’s life is played for dramatic effect that is extremely satisfying to watch. While he does get what was coming to him, Alberti’s unforgivable actions still make fans hold him with contempt.
Desmond Miles
Various It’s not every day that people dislike the main protagonist of a series, but Desmond gives us good reason to. His flat personality and uneven characterization severely slow down the pace of the story, as Desmond’s sequences zap players right out of the action. Desmond can never make up his mind if he wants to help the assassins or not, and fans never get invested in him to care about his identity crisis. To his credit, Desmond does accept responsibility and ultimately gives his life to save the world. But there’s always the feeling that we’re forced to follow Desmond while most would rather check out the adventures of his ancestors Altair, Ezio, and Connor. Desmond’s story was so negatively received that the series tried a different present-day narrative after his death, only returning years later with a new protagonist in Layla Hassan.
Al Mualim
“Assassin’s Creed” (2007) Nobody likes a turncoat, especially one who manipulates the protagonist to kill people at his behest. Altair’s mentor, Al Mualim, puts on the act of serving the assassins until it’s revealed he’d aligned with the Templars. Al Mualim betrays Altair’s trust, using him to eliminate the other Templars to gain possession of the Apple of Eden. Since the character was the first primary antagonist introduced in the series, fans tend to view him as the personification of all that’s despicable about the Templars. Al Mualim’s decision to throw aside the care and devotion Altair had for him adds to his unlikability. The fact that he shows no regret for the lives he took proves just how far gone he was, as his actions continue to be felt later on.
Cesare Borgia
“Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood” (2010) We’re inclined to despise Rodrigo Borgia for masterminding the death of many assassins, as well as his daughter Lucrezia for enabling him further. But it’s Rodrigo’s son Cesare who really faces the ire of the “Assassin’s Creed” fandom. A man with a god complex like no other, Cesare instantly gives fans reason to hate him when he publically murders Ezio’s beloved uncle, Mario. He routinely mistreats his sister and even poisons his own father, leaving no reason for anyone within the “Assassin’s Creed” universe to like him either. Cesare brings Rome to its knees through the use of force and intimidation, becoming the most feared man in Italy. Because of this, fans were delighted when Ezio finally eliminated Cesare for good, and we’re positive nobody was mourning his demise.
Charles Lee
“Assassin’s Creed III” (2012) Winning his people’s freedom may have been Connor’s main goal in “Assassin’s Creed III,” but taking Charles Lee’s was equally important. Connor believes Lee was responsible for burning down his village, which claimed his mother’s life. Lee only shows amusement at Connor’s hatred for him, mocking the protagonist for his struggles. Fans despise Lee for his racist attitude, his hand in strengthening the Templars’ presence in America, and his attempts to kill Connor at every turn. Lee permanently crosses the line by manipulating Connor’s best friend against him, forcing the protagonist to take his life. Fans dislike him almost as much as George Washington, who’s truly responsible for the destruction of the Mohawk village and becomes a tyrant in the alternate reality DLC.
Dag Nithisson
“Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” (2020) Any character can get very annoying if their whole purpose is to cross the protagonist - Dag definitely falls under this trope. Resentful toward Eivor for her close relationship with Sigurd, Dag constantly undermines her out of sheer spite. Pretty much his entire time in the story is to challenge anything Eivor says, rendering him as a one-dimensional personality that players know what to expect from. Offering zero depth in character, he keeps making Eivor’s time as the temporary leader of the clan all the more difficult. This is why it’s a relief when he loses to Eivor in a duel to the death, as players are relieved of Dag’s irritating presence.
Vieri de' Pazzi
“Assassin’s Creed II” (2009) Vieri is a perfect example of what happens when a spoiled brat is given too much power. Serving as Ezio’s original rival, Vieri is introduced as a corrupt young man who tries to kill Ezio for stealing the affections of Cristina Vespucci. His pettiness knows no bounds, as Vieri makes it his mission to ruin Ezio’s life and plays a role in his family’s execution. Mainly, though, fans hate Vieri simply for his extreme smugness, with his entitled personality and greasy mannerisms not doing Vieri any favors. Unlike most other “Assassin’s Creed” villains, he doesn’t offer a confession during his demise and insults Ezio one last time. Somehow, Vieri manages to make fans hate him even in his last breath.
Warren Vidic
Various The main purpose of Warren Vidic’s role is for players to hate him and “Assassin’s Creed” achieved this aspect with flying colors. Vidic is a stereotypical antagonist who keeps chewing the scenery with his villainous monologues. He has no qualms about using Desmond for his memories and killing him in cold blood, extending this behavior toward the other assassins. As the series continues, Vidic’s role essentially becomes to exemplify all the negative traits of the Templars, showing up just to brag about his evil plans. From using Lucy as a mole within the assassins to kidnapping Desmond’s father, Vidic routinely provides fans more reason to despise him. It’s fitting that Desmond makes his death extra brutal, using the Apple of Eden to finish him off for good. Considering how much the fandom hated Vidic, this moment was more than welcome.
Juno
Various Vidic may have been the designated villain in the present-day story, but Juno was the one really pulling the strings. Trapped within the Grand Temple for centuries, Juno manipulates Desmond’s journey to motivate him into releasing her. While she’s unlikable due to her villainous role, it’s the frustration from her mysterious attitude that really makes fans hate her. Juno spends multiple games talking in circles and promising answers, only to bait-and-switch every time. Her influence continues after Desmond’s sacrifice, as her reincarnated husband keeps stirring up trouble in Juno’s name. The negative reception of Juno’s inconsistent role ended when she was phased out of the series, and most fans were glad to see the last of her.
Kalydonian Boar
“Assassin’s Creed Odyssey” (2018) Okay, we’re joking on this one but this wretched creature did cause more than a few gamers to rage quit.
Abbas Sofian
“Assassin’s Creed: Revelations” (2011) No one could hold a grudge like Abbas could, who dedicated his life to ruining Altair’s. Falsely believing Altair to be responsible for his father’s death, Abbas becomes a vindictive man obsessed with revenge. He’s responsible for killing Altair’s wife, his youngest son, and for banishing Altair from the home of the assassins. Any sympathies fans had for Abbas evaporated under his condescending and delusional attitude, especially since Altair did nothing wrong. His eventual death at Altair’s hands is played out as a moment of triumph and it’s hard not to cheer when this takes place. But such a relatively simple demise would also have disappointed many fans who wanted to watch Abbas suffer for all he did to Altair.