Most Hated XIV Character

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Originally Posted by Renalt

Yeah her. Remove her from the story and I don't think anything changes.

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If you do that Eorzean alliance would not exist.

Graha for sure, was so rad in shb but now he’s insufferable and only exists for uwu fan service

I can't stand Briardien from the Hildibrand and Scholasticate quests. To me, he is too serious in his attitude and also too ideal in being able to gather evidence and solves cases at the right times. He is somewhat of a Gary Stu/Mary Sue to the point where I equal him with how bland Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII is.

IMO, Hildibrand is the comical genius that gives me some joy and comfort from the mostly dark FFXIV main story quests. Hildi is flawed, but enjoyable for me. Briardien's presence and actions give me Final Fantasy XIII character vibes for all the wrong reasons being less flawed, but less enjoyable in return.

Lyse. Krile. Moenbryda. Hermes. Hythlodaeus. Gaia. Alisaie.


None of these are written well at all. Some are just there to cause controversy among players. Hythlodaeus just seems to be the push for a ancient love triangle. Some could be written out and it’d be same/better. Alisaie seems to simp for the WoL.

Y'shtola. I groan whenever I see her on screen.

Otherwise, I don't really dislike anyone. At worst I feel apathetic, or sometimes just confused at how they're written.

In game lore-wise? Urianger, my WoL puts a massive premium on honesty and trust and if I had my way we would have ejected his lying ass out of the Scions, especially seeing as his motives were garbage and usually boiled down to "the Scions aren't smart enough to understand why I need to go behind their backs". Screw you!

As a villian? Asahi probably, that little bastard.

Because badly written? Hmmmm, had to think about this one, I usually hate characters who have forced or unrealistic stupidity, the no-one-is-that-dumb trope (not necessarily someone who might make bad decisions due to anger or fear, but actual just dumb strained writing to make them stupid for no point). Maybe Lyse? Yda was dopey because she was just played as not being super smart or experienced but Lyse in the start of SB just acted dumb as rocks. They reined it back in later so she became OK but it was grating for the first half of SB. I also disliked Ran'jit a bit for this reason in ShB.

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Originally Posted by Nyxs

Lyse. Krile. Moenbryda. Hermes. Hythlodaeus. Gaia. Alisaie.


None of these are written well at all. Some are just there to cause controversy among players. Hythlodaeus just seems to be the push for a ancient love triangle. Some could be written out and it’d be same/better. Alisaie seems to simp for the WoL.

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Interesting point regarding Alisaie there actually, since (as you say) she does seem to simp for the WoL but, interestingly, most who take issue with G'raha's admiration of the WoL don't seem to note that a point of dislike toward Alisaie.

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Originally Posted by Carin-Eri

Interesting point regarding Alisaie there actually, since (as you say) she does seem to simp for the WoL but, interestingly, most who take issue with G'raha's admiration of the WoL don't seem to note that a point of dislike toward Alisaie.

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One is an actual child, the other is a an adult with more lifetime than any of the other scions and most characters, who ACTS like a child, big difference.

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Originally Posted by HollowedDoll

One is an actual child, the other is a an adult with more lifetime than any of the other scions and most characters, who ACTS like a child, big difference.

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Yeah, guess that's a fair point.

Notched Bone (The Dravanian Hinterlands).

And every quest moogle.

Lyse and Tataru

Most hated: Yotsuyu, Asahi, Zenos, Varis

I am glad that they are all death, especially Yotsuyu (I feared she would get a redemption arc...) and Zenos (I was so over him after Stormblood and wished he would have stayed death)

Disliked: Lyse and Gaius. Lyse was just annoying in Stormblood and her being made the leader was just not sitting well with me, since she basically was not even doing much for the resistance until that Expansion.

I also dislike Gaius because he got away way too easily for all the things he has done. Instead of being in prison he is bascially helping another government...I am not even sure if he would be on our side if the Ascians had not betrayed him. He was all about strenght and yet instead of using his own he needed the help of the Ultima weapon, killing his own soldiers with it too.

my most hated xiv character? i guess it's the wols in this forum

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Originally Posted by HeyMcFly

Cid
He's ugly & annoying
He's not very interesting & is the only man who can grow a full, healthy beard in all of Eorzea apparently.

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I know you mean it in a funny way but I think at least the symbolism in relation to other Garleans is intentional.

Garlemald is a lot of Roman trappings. Romans believed a clean shaven face was a sign of a civilized person. To have long hair and a beard was a sign of poverty and savagery.

Contrast with the Greeks, where having a beard was a sign of wisdom.

There were some exceptions. When we see Midas, Cid's father, he has a beard. Young Cid at that time does not. But Midas had also proven himself by that point, so he could be eccentric. I believe I read about instances of other bearded Romans who were allowed the same eccentricities. Plus he wasn't exactly out and about among the populace. When Cid leaves, he doesn't get a beard right away, as we can see from Carteneau shots. He does have it by the time he's Marques. And as Marques and since then, he's been depicted as a wise and intelligent person. Just like how he would be in Greek society.

The Greek connection is interesting in light of everything we learned about the Ancients. We know they didn't have everything planned from that far back, but I do wonder how long they've planned connections to Greek society. Because it brings up some interesting questions about Garleans. They don't have access to aether. But we know now the general origin of races is from that same Greek-based society, though some new may have popped up to explain the Garleans. It's also possible the people of Gulg could have done something to lose their connection to aether. I know some are disappointed about not getting a Garlemald expansion but I think there's still some really interesting places they can go with Garleans and their origins.

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Originally Posted by Xuled

Hauchfant or whatever. Literally could have never been in the game and nothing would have changed.

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What?

An entire expansion would change. He's the reason we can run away to Ishgard.

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Originally Posted by RokkuEkkusu

I can't stand Briardien from the Hildibrand and Scholasticate quests. To me, he is too serious in his attitude and also too ideal in being able to gather evidence and solves cases at the right times.

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I think that's intentional. They felt like they were going for Hildy is Phoenix Wright to his Miles Edgeworth.

Asahi - but you're pretty much supposed to hate him. Nonetheless, he did manage to be particularly obnoxious and loathsome.

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Originally Posted by Caitlyn

Notched Bone (The Dravanian Hinterlands).

And every quest moogle.

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Luckily I don't give out quests kupo <3

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Originally Posted by Carin-Eri

Interesting point regarding Alisaie there actually, since (as you say) she does seem to simp for the WoL but, interestingly, most who take issue with G'raha's admiration of the WoL don't seem to note that a point of dislike toward Alisaie.

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I used to find her supremely annoying but it's become a bit less prominent as of late so she's fallen off my radar a bit.

Now i'm mostly meh about this, it isn't worth my time, but back in the day, a long time ago, i used to hate Minfilia a lot, because she was simply useless as fuck, and quite an annoyance.

I'm genuinely glad that Zenos is dead, and will hopefully stay dead from now on. The Ascians were way more interesting as villains, and by that extent, every other Garlean was more interesting than Zenos. The Sorrow of Weylt questline should be required playing because of how well it closes off Gaius's character.

Out of all the heroic characters, I don't really care for Lyse, because the whole Yda being dead all along plot was a miss, and Lyse kinda stole most of the credit for that expansion.

Lastly, I still wish to punt Lolorito and the rest of the monatarists into the sun. 'nuff said.

They killed Papalymo for Lyse. So I hate Lyse.

Emet-Selch suuuucks.

Everyone who has come back to life. Except Estinien and Nanamo.

All the NPC are unlikable, and over the top. It does not even feel like a FF game at times; more like a teenage Disney show or something.

I wish this game were like Champions Online, in which you are talking to a NPC for a quest, then some player who just had a bad day in game is going to take it out on Kodiak.....You can still get quest and all, but seeing that NPC get served is always funny.

XI had more likable NPC. Cant think of an XI NPC I dislike; maybe Jakoh Wahcondalo for sending players to do that Temple of Uggalepih lantern quest.

Or maybe the Xarcabard[S] teleport NPC who is spawned right under an area were a dragon bird likes to hang out.....

XIV=All...But if I had to choose, Alphinaud. I feel the same why about him, as Lil Wayne feels about Luka Doncic.

Graha Tia, no one comes close to it annoying and obnoxious. Zenos did at least die you know, Graha should've died for good in 5.3 and i would've said its an ok end to a bad character, instead this clown keeps jumping arround.

And by adding him to a sidequest line (24man raid) they made him immortal ... fantastic.

Besides the obvious Zenos and Asahi, I actually don't like Thancred. ^-^;;

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Originally Posted by Lily_Skye

Lyse and Tataru

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Can't believe I forgot to add Tataru to my list....Lyse could have been better, but I didn't hate her nearly as much as the others I listed.

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Originally Posted by Eclair_Xysha

Besides the obvious Zenos and Asahi, I actually don't like Thancred. ^-^;;

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After Thancred turned into a sad grumpy father in Shadowbringers he started to get on my nerves.

I get that his Waifu chose God over him, but his treatment of Ryne throughout the whole journey grated on me.

Even if he eventually did learn the error of his ways.

I don't hate the Scions but they've definitely overstayed their time in the limelight. I was actually refreshed at the idea that we might not have to deal with all of them only for most of them to comeback for the next expansion.
Also, I know that we just had two heavy, existential expansions but some of these "funny" fanservice moments with the Scions felt cheap. :B

(Alisaie is my favorite Scion, by the way. >w> )

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Originally Posted by Mimilu

I don't hate the Scions but they've definitely overstayed their time in the limelight. I was actually refreshed at the idea that we might not have to deal with all of them only for most of them to comeback for the next expansion.
Also, I know that we just had two heavy, existential expansions but some of these "funny" fanservice moments with the Scions felt cheap. :B

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Yeah. I thought I'd get a dang break from them with my "new advanture". But it's literally the same as my old adventure. I can't even make new friends, apparently.

I actually love Lyse who is probably the most hated character in the main cast by far so I think my tastes are out of the norm but;

I personally can't stand Estinien and him joining the scions made me sigh and I think G'raha Tia is boring as hell in Endwalker and I would have liked him better if he died in Shadowbringers.

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Originally Posted by magtuired

I actually love Lyse who is probably the most hated character in the main cast by far so I think my tastes are out of the norm but;

I personally can't stand Estinien and him joining the scions made me sigh and I think G'raha Tia is boring as hell in Endwalker and I would have liked him better if he died in Shadowbringers.

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I liked Lyse as a travelling companion but her character growth through out SB did not warrant becoming both the commander of the Ala Mhigan Resistance and the political figure head of the nation.
(Not to mention the "twist" of her replacing Yda for no real plot reason...)

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Originally Posted by Vahlnir

Yeah. I thought I'd get a dang break from them with my "new advanture". But it's literally the same as my old adventure. I can't even make new friends, apparently.

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Even the WoL struggles to meet new friends out in the world. I finally feel a connection.

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Originally Posted by Ritsuka-55

Now i'm mostly meh about this, it isn't worth my time, but back in the day, a long time ago, i used to hate Minfilia a lot, because she was simply useless as fuck, and quite an annoyance.

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Prior to EW, Minfilia would have been my #1 answer by a long shot. She's not only a completely useless character (the Echo was totally wasted on her aside from making her a Hydaelyn minion), typical damsel in distress, but every character acts like she's the best thing since sliced bread and they'd be nothing without her despite Tataru taking over and doing a better job! She's another one the game does not allow you to dislike and believe me, I have tried. :P Even the "..." responses to anything involving Minfilia elicit a positive response.

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Originally Posted by Maxilor

After Thancred turned into a sad grumpy father in Shadowbringers he started to get on my nerves.

I get that his Waifu chose God over him, but his treatment of Ryne throughout the whole journey grated on me.

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I loved Thancred before he found out Minfilia died, but unfortunately they chose to tie his character to one of the worst in the game to the point that, who is Thancred when he's not pining for Minfilia? The ShB arc was also creepy, I felt so bad for Ryne. I can only hope Minfilia stays gone this time and the writers are able to develop a character for him outside of her.

Venat and Yshtola.... tbh I don't really like anyone. The antagonists are more interesting. I legit don't care about my friends (except maybe Uri at this point. He alright).

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Originally Posted by Rulakir

Prior to EW, Minfilia would have been my #1 answer by a long shot. She's not only a completely useless character (the Echo was totally wasted on her aside from making her a Hydaelyn minion), typical damsel in distress, but every character acts like she's the best thing since sliced bread and they'd be nothing without her despite Tataru taking over and doing a better job! She's another one the game does not allow you to dislike and believe me, I have tried. :P Even the "..." responses to anything involving Minfilia elicit a positive response.



I loved Thancred before he found out Minfilia died, but unfortunately they chose to tie his character to one of the worst in the game to the point that, who is Thancred when he's not pining for Minfilia? The ShB arc was also creepy, I felt so bad for Ryne. I can only hope Minfilia stays gone this time and the writers are able to develop a character for him outside of her.

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Minfilia annoyed me more than anything. I can't forget her daft behavior when Yda/Lyse and Papalymo force-closed the gate in the Royal Promenade to buy some time for the WoL and other Scions to escape. Emphasis 'buy some time'... I know she was probably distressed by the situation but standing in the same spot for as long as she did really didn't do anything to help matters!

Meteion. Because we deserved much better than we got from Endwalker.

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Originally Posted by Mosha

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Good call.

Most annoying is that he never really seemed to actually learn anything. There were various events which should've really made him rethink his behavior - and I guess he did reflect on them, even eventually taking responsibility for his poor decision when he ordered a solider to shoot the Maid at Falcon's Nest, but otherwise he seems to return to being unfocused and obnoxious.

And to be honest, the fact that the idiot ran off in the Sea of Clouds, prompting a really boring and longwinded trip across the map, did nothing to endear us to him in the first place!

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Originally Posted by Voidedge_Ragna

Graha Tia, no one comes close to it annoying and obnoxious.

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Me too. And I keep hoping he'll trip on those ugly oversized, floppy sloppy boots like would happen in real life. Maybe ending his life so I don't have to look at or listen to him ever again.