# Who are the most beautiful characters in games?

> Beauty is subjective, but Tifa, Aerith, 2B, Lara Croft, Ciri, Aloy and Leon Kennedy top fan lists of the best-looking game characters.

There's no official answer — beauty is subjective — but a handful of characters appear on almost every fan list: Tifa Lockhart and Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII, 2B from NieR: Automata, Lara Croft from Tomb Raider, Ciri and Yennefer from The Witcher 3, and Leon Kennedy from Resident Evil. What they share is striking design combined with a memorable personality.

## Characters fans name most often

**Female characters**

- **Tifa Lockhart** (Final Fantasy VII) — the martial artist whose remake redesign became one of the most discussed in gaming.
- **Aerith Gainsborough** (Final Fantasy VII) — gentle, warm and central to one of gaming's most famous stories.
- **2B** (NieR: Automata) — the android with a sharp, iconic look by designer Akihiko Yoshida.
- **Lara Croft** (Tomb Raider) — a gaming icon redesigned many times since 1996.
- **Ciri, Yennefer and Triss** (The Witcher 3) — each with a distinct style and long fan debates over favorites.
- **Aloy** (Horizon Zero Dawn / Forbidden West) — praised for a natural, grounded look.
- **Jill Valentine and Ada Wong** (Resident Evil) — longtime series favorites, especially in the remakes.

**Male characters**

- **Leon S. Kennedy** (Resident Evil) — the series' most popular hero and a staple of these lists.
- **Geralt of Rivia** (The Witcher) — rugged rather than pretty, but endlessly popular.
- **Cloud Strife and Sephiroth** (Final Fantasy VII) — classic, instantly recognizable designs.
- **Arthur Morgan** (Red Dead Redemption 2) and **Ezio Auditore** (Assassin's Creed II) — admired as much for charisma as for looks.

## Why these characters stand out

Strong silhouettes, a recognizable color palette and a personality that matches the design matter more than raw graphics. Many of these characters have stayed popular for decades, through several redesigns and remakes.

## FAQ

**Who are the best female video game characters?**
Frequent picks include Lara Croft, Samus Aran, Ellie from The Last of Us, Aloy, Ciri, Tifa and Jill Valentine — chosen for their stories as much as their looks.

**Who are the most legendary video game characters?**
Mario, Link, Pac-Man, Sonic, Master Chief, Lara Croft and Samus are among the most widely recognized characters in gaming history.

**Who is the most popular video game character?**
Mario is generally considered the most recognizable video game character in the world.

**Who is the strongest character in video games?**
It depends on the universe, but fans often cite near-godlike figures like Kratos from God of War or characters from fighting and RPG franchises.

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