Summary
In a world where zombie outbreaks are the norm, it always helps to have someone on the team who’s a little witty and charismatic to help lighten the mood every now and again. Considering how many horrific events many of the survivors have been through over the course of theResident Evilseries, it makes sense why so many of them would have a hard edge to their personalities, though there are still, thankfully, a few who are able to brighten up a room with their infectious charisma anytime they open their mouth.
While this certainly relates to a few of the heroes seen in theResident Evilgames, it also applies to a few villains too. Not everyone can crack jokes when surrounded by flesh-hungry zombies and B.O.W.s, but these characters below are never afraid to let out a few quips or one-liners any time they find the opportunity.
When Jill, Chris and the other S.T.A.R.S. agents find themselves trapped insidea spooky mansionfull of monsters and mutants in the first game, they luckily have Barry around to keep everyone’s spirits high during the nightmarish adventure. Barry is one of the most lovable and charming characters in the series, and he certainly has a way with words, as is evident by the amount of iconic quotes he’s produced over the years.
Just a few moments after Jill is almost crushed by a collapsing ceiling, for example, Barry comments that his partner almost became a “Jill sandwich,” in a desperate attempt to get a chuckle from the fellow S.T.A.R.S. member, despite the dire situation. He may have been through a hell of a lot in his life, but Barry is still full of personality and charisma.
While Saddler has an entire laundry list of negative qualities, one thingthe powerful villainis especially good at is speaking his mind. After Saddler infected the villagers with Las Plagas, becoming the leader of his own de-facto army, he soon after rallied the servants to his side with grand speeches about how he would transform the world into his own personal haven.
When Leon encounters Saddler not long intoResident Evil 4, the man immediately starts giving one of his many speeches about how he will achieve his goal and come out the victor, no matter how hard Leon tries to stop him. For Saddler to acquire such a level of influence proves that he has at least some level of charisma as a figurehead, with everyone, even Salazar, swearing their loyalty to him as a result.
Excella is a character who only appears inResident Evil 5as a partner toWesker, but despite only having a brief amount of screen time, she steals the show every time she appears on-screen. Not someone who takes her mission all that seriously, Excella can always be found cracking jokes and making small talk, not only with Wesker, but also Chris and Sheva anytime she intercepts them.
Excella was hoping that her generosity and charisma would be able to win Wesker over in the hopes of becoming romantically involved with him. Of course, this didn’t end up happening considering the man in question. Despite that, though, she is still an extremely fun villain who helps bring some goofiness to one of the darker entries in the series.
Most mutants seen throughout theResident Evilseries are mindless brutes whose sole focus is to destroy everything in front of them. However, this isn’t the case for Dimitrescu,the royal vampirewho resides within her high and mighty castle on the edge of the village. As Ethan comes to learn after being strung up by Dimitrescu and her daughters, the giant lord is actually extremely witty and charismatic, despite also being utterly terrifying.
She can easily turn someone into her loyal lapdog by striking at their desires with her seductive words, but she’s also not afraid to get her hands dirty if she needs to. Out of all the four lords introduced inVillage, Dimitrescu is by far the most memorable and fun to be around.
5Albert Wesker
It’s Hard To Hate Wesker And His Endless Charisma
In the very firstResident Evilgame, Wesker played the part ofthe S.T.A.R.S. leader, which is why he pretends to be so serious and stoic throughout the game. After he is stabbed by the Tyrant, though, not only does he gain superhuman powers, but he also becomes extremely overconfident and charismatic. Despite being the overarching villain of the entire series who has committed some pretty heinous acts in his time, it’s honestly hard to hate Wesker considering his oddball charm and flashy personality.
It’s very rare that Wesker will take his enemies seriously, since he usually prefers toying with his prey and having fun before taking them out for good. As a result, it’s always a blast to see Wesker show up in a new entry, with him being at his very best in the fifth mainline game.
4Luis Sera
Luis Lights Up The Room With His Endless Passion And Charisma
Leon meets Luis fairly early on in his rescue mission inResident Evil 4, and while it’s made immediately clear that Luis knows a lot more than he’s letting on, he’s also someone who certainly knows how to talk his way out of a tricky situation. Despite the seriousness of the situation, Luis is always acting very jovial and upbeat, stealing every scene he’s in as a result.
However, it is eventually revealed that Luis is putting on a kind of act to hide his own guilt about being involved with the Los IIlluminados. Despite that, though, he always manages to enter a scene with a huge smile on his face and a Red-9 at the ready, becoming one of the mostbeloved side charactersin the series.
Jake may not be all that fond ofhis father Wesker, though he certainly takes after him in more ways than one. Not only is Jake an excellent hand-to-hand combatant, but he’s also extremely brash, cocky, and sarcastic, which provides a nice contrast to his partner Sherry, who is almost always deadly serious during their adventure together.
Admittedly, this is partly a facade that Jake often puts on to hide his insecurities, but as someone who still loves being the life of the party, Jake is still more than capable of wooing anyone he wants to with nothing but his own words. That being said, if someone does look at him the wrong way, he won’t hesitate to shove a haymaker right in their face.
When Ada first meets Leon in the parking lot inResident Evil 2, the rookie cop is a nervous mess, but Ada couldn’t be any more different. As a spy, Ada needs to ensure that she’s always cool, calm, and focused on the mission, but another trait that helps her out in missions is using her charisma to her advantage, as she does with Leon numerous times.
It’s not long after they meet that Leon is protecting Ada and even putting himself in harm’s way for her, and while part of that is due to his duty as a police officer, it’s also because of the allure of Ada as a character. She’s someone who is able to provide just enough information about herself without giving away her true identity, and she’s confident in her own abilities that she can still talk the talk with the knowledge that she can back it up when she needs to.
1Leon S. Kennedy
A Wisecracking, Smart-Mouthed Hero Who Always Knows How To Break The Ice
Out of all the protagonists in the series, Leon has always been the one who seems like the joker of the bunch. This isn’t to say that he’s weak; in fact, he’s probably the strongest of them all, but his obsession with throwing outone-liners and witty quipsanytime he finds an opportunity has resulted in him becoming a fan favorite who has essentially become the face of the franchise.
Leon has won over numerous characters over the course of the series with his suave and cool personality, including Helena, Angela, and Ashley, who was very hesitant to team up with him at first. It feels like Leon has only gotten more fun and expressive as the series has gone on, so while he may be getting older, his sense of humor and overall charisma will always be a core part of his character.
