The world of gaming is a populated one, with each title bringing with it a whole host of unique and memorable characters that have become a stalwart part of gaming's rich and illustrious history. These characters end up fulfilling a number of jobs and responsibilities to great effect, with the role of a knight being the most demanding and noble of the lot.
While not all knights in video games are that admirable, there's no denying that the vast majority of characters who fulfill the status of a knight in a video game are notable for their noble actions and moral fiber. Out of all the knights that have ever appeared in video games, here are some of the most legendary ones that fans won't forget anytime soon.
10 Cecil Harvey (Final Fantasy 4)
The Final Fantasy series is full to the brim with JRPG gems, and Final Fantasy 4 is no exception. The story-heavy approach of this title along with some excellent characters makes for one of the better Final Fantasy titles around.
Cecil, the protagonist of this game, is a fascinating character in his own right. He starts off as a Dark Knight who is unsure about the morality of his actions, before turning into a Paladin and standing up for what's right.
9 The Knight (Hollow Knight)
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Hollow Knight is one of the greatest Metroidvania titles ever made. It helps that the title's charm and combat are also quite stellar, making for an amazing experience from start to end.
The nameless knight who you control in the game is also an endearing creature that is extremely fun to control. Players can only wait and see how the journey of this knight will evolve in the sequel.
8 Link (The Legend Of Zelda)
The Legend of Zelda is one of the greatest video games series of all time. Its protagonist might have his origins changed up for every game, but there's no denying that Link is a pure-hearted knight who is always on the quest to save Princess Zelda in each game.
Link might not be the most talkative knight around, but that's not a drawback in the slightest. If anything, it's the stoic nature of his protagonist and his unwavering attitude against all the odds that make him such an iconic character.
7 Knight Artorias (Dark Souls)
The Four Knights of Gwyn are all extremely tragic figures with amazing backstories. These people also won't shy away from a challenging battle, with Knight Artorias being one such figure who is extremely powerful in a fight.
His boss fight can be extremely grueling at times, but it's after you find out about the tragic story of this character that makes this fight even more saddening. Artorias deserves all the praise for being such a selfless knight that he gave up his own sanity to protect his companion.
6 Shovel Knight (Shovel Knight)
Indie titles have become all the rage in modern times. Shovel Knight is one such title that captured the magic of nostalgic 2D platformers and presented it on a silver platter for modern gamers to relish.
The end result is one of the most enjoyable and simple 2D sidescrollers ever made. Any fan of old-school platforming titles with a fair challenge should definitely try out Shovel Knight.
5 Adelbert Steiner (Final Fantasy 9)
It would be impossible to talk about knights in video games without mentioning the hilarious antics of Adelbert Steiner. Zidane forms a love-hate relationship with this knight due to just how easy it is to wind him up with only a few words.
Of course, just like almost every other main character in Final Fantasy 9, Steiner also comes into his own further down the line. His physical prowess also makes him one of the best main party members to use in the frontlines for almost every major battle.
4 Dragon Slayer Ornstein (Dark Souls)
In the base game of Dark Souls, you have the opportunity to only interact with one of the Four Knights of Gwyn. However, fighting with Ornstein and his trusted partner is such a massive ordeal that you'd be more than happy to never interact with any other knight in the game ever again.
Both Ornstein and Smough waste no time in letting you know that they're not to be messed around with. It takes a herculean effort to conquer these two monstrosities for good.
3 Arthur (Ghosts 'n Goblins)
Ghost 'n Goblins is one of the hardest video games ever made. Its protagonist, Arthur, should ideally be a hardy knight who can power through most challenges... but he is actually so incredibly fragile that he can easily die after just two enemy hits.
It's this incredible difficulty that made Ghost 'n Goblins such a cult classic, to the point where a remastered version was also released. Watching a modern version of Arthur is pretty exciting... that is, until you're dealt an easy death once again.
2 Meta Knight (Kirby)
Given the innocuous nature of the Kirby series, it's only a given that a knight featured in these games would also be incredibly noble as well. This virtuous nature is precisely what Meta Knight personifies.
This mysterious character always fights Kirby on equal ground and ends up standing up for what's right whenever required. This, coupled with the similarities he shares with Kirby himself, makes him one of the most beloved characters in the series.
1 Frog (Chrono Trigger)
Chrono Trigger is a game with an amazing cast, with Frog being one of the many standout characters in the game. The manner in which he talks can take a while to get used to, but Frog's character is way more than just his dialect.
Initially a human by the name of Glenn, the noble knight was turned into a frog at the hands of Magus after watching his closest ally pass away right in front of him. He takes this loss to heart and decides to remain a frog as a way to remember his failure.