The term "warrior" can mean a lot of different things. In role-playing games, Warriors can also be called Fighters, Thieves, or Barbarians, and that's just to name a few. Every RPG seems to have a different version of this class, which is one of the oldest recognized characters in the world of RPGs.
Every RPG game has its lore, and those stories always come with a selection of fearsome heroes that the players can base their own characters on, or sometimes they're the player characters themselves. A few of these characters are playable in the games they represent, so you can experience their epic powers firsthand.
10 Thorvald the Warrior, Runescape
It's not just aspiring warriors that seek out Thorvald's advice. Many adventurers have journeyed to the Fremennik Isles to seek his counsel and quests. He's a member of the council of elders, a position he earned through his battle prowess.
One of the quests he oversees is to challenge a mysterious figure known as Koschei the Deathless. He would have a place on this list, except that upon his defeat, Torvald replaces him.
9 Drizzt Do'Urden, Baldur's Gate Franchise
Drizzt makes an appearance in every chapter of the Baldur's Gate saga in one way or another, although there hasn't been an appearance of him in the most recent third installment. This might be because it's possible the player killed him but depending on the storyline you craft, that might not be the case. In fact, he's happy to help you slay vampires in Baldur's Gate 2 if you're a Good Alignment and meet him at the right time.
Officially, Drizzt is a Fighter/Ranger multiclass, and his journey from the ways of the subterranean Drow into the light is a compelling one that takes up a series of books written by R. A. Salvatore.
8 The Celestial Warrior, Elder Scrolls Online
Elder Scrolls Online has its share of famous and savage fighters, including those of godlike or heavenly origin, and the Celestial Warrior is one of these. He's a fallen constellation and a Redguard, a race known for embracing battle and shunning magic, and as a result, they've evolved into fierce warriors.
The player helps him finish some epic quests involving other heavenly beings, and it's a good thing he's friendly because this is not a character you want to fight. Not only is he the physical manifestation of a group of stars, but he also carries a fearsome sword called War-Sworn.
7 Warrior of Light, Final Fantasy Franchise
Here's a character that calls back to a classic that fans still cite as one of the most powerful warriors from an RPG game. The Warriors of Light were the player characters from the original Final Fantasy, an idea that's been revived in the more recent installments.
As the player character, you are the Warrior of Light and the hero at the end of the story. Your victory comes with an impressive title that includes names like the Champion of Eorzea, the Warrior of Warriors, the Slayer of Gods, the Liberator, the Bringer of Light, and the Warrior of Darkness, just to name a few.
6 Impa, The Legend of Zelda
When the character Impa first appeared in The Legend of Zelda franchise, she was an old woman that Link rescued in the wilderness. When she appeared again in The Ocarina of Time, however, she was Princess Zelda's personal bodyguard and no one to be trifled with.
Impa is one of the Sheikah people, a race dedicated to serving the Goddesses of Hyrule. It was the Goddess Hylia that determined they train as warriors and serve as protectors for the royal family, and Impa is the culmination of that tradition.
5 Yasuo, The Unforgiven, League of Legends
He's a swordsman who uses the balance and speed of the air itself against his foes, and he's also one of the most powerful warrior champions available to players in the League of Legends.
Yasuo's nickname comes from his tragic past. Someone erroneously accused him of murdering his master, and his own brother was responsible for bringing him to justice. Pitted against each other, Yasuo, sadly, had to slay Yone in self-defense. Then, he fled his homeland of Ionia in search of redemption and understanding.
4 The Ebony Warrior, Skyrim
This mysterious character only shows up in Skyrim after the player has reached level 80, and introduces himself with an ominous speech about you being his last challenge. The Ebony Warrior has finished every quest and defeated every enemy, and the endgame he's chosen is Svongarde. Only you, the Dragonborn, can send him there.
Even at level 80, this character is a challenge to defeat. It's not just his ebony armor or the sword that drains life, either. He can cast healing spells on himself and has a bow that can stun you if it hits.
3 Commander Shepard - Mass Effect
Like many other warriors on this list, Commander Shepard is the player character, so we understand their abilities firsthand. Many fans consider "FemmeShep" as the canon version of the character but there's also a male counterpart.
Mass Effect stands out in a world dominated by fantasy-based RPG games. It has a science-fiction basis along with the added realism of a military operation. Shepard is a graduate of the N7 program, an elite military training operation that specializes in hunting and killing Reapers. Their character is also the first human Spectre.
2 Grommash Hellscream, World of Warcraft
One of the most respected warriors in Azerothian history is also one of its most notorious villains. He's often seen in artwork wielding a massive battle-ax Gorehowl, which he used to slay the demon Mannoroth, the last act of his redemption arc.
Grommash Hellscream appears in both the RTS games and the online version as an important part of the lore. It was he that first drank the blood of the demon Mannoroth and led his people to do the same, setting most of the present storyline of World of Warcraft in motion.
1 Ciri, The Witcher
There's still a lot of ongoing debate as to what The Witcher actually is, with classes like Fighter, Cleric, or even Sorcerer in the mix. Either way, the franchise is an RPG game, and it seems that not every Witcher is the same.
Ciri is a talented magic user, and her trainers are some of the most powerful mages in the lore, but she's also has a lot of talent for close combat with blades. Her talent with both is what makes her so dangerous, a true Fighter/Mage multiclass, and therefore a Warrior.