Final Fantasy XIV Hot Takes

[Vahlnir]

No, he isn't. Everyone should read the official story "The Hunt Begins". Zenos grew up alone, unloved, neglected by Varis, abused by his tutor and trained to be the killing machine for an evil empire. Neglect and abuse can do scary things to a person's mind and soul, no wonder he's messed up.

Also, we still don't know what Emet-Selch did to him.

Just because he's messed up doesn't make him any less evil.

[KizuyaKatogami]

No, he isn't. Everyone should read the official story "The Hunt Begins". Zenos grew up alone, unloved, neglected by Varis, abused by his tutor and trained to be the killing machine for an evil empire. Neglect and abuse can do scary things to a person's mind and soul, no wonder he's messed up.

Also, we still don't know what Emet-Selch did to him.

I’ve read the short story. I’m pretty sure it’s mentioned Varis gave him the best teachings he could along with trying to set up playmates with him. The dude was a bad seed from the start pretty sure even the devs say this. They’ve even gone on record saying he’s pure/ultimate evil. Can’t argue with that.

[Vahlnir]

I don't care, I disagree. I'm 100% sure he'd be a different person if he grew up in a loving environment.

[KizuyaKatogami]

I don't care, I disagree. I'm 100% sure he'd be a different person if he grew up in a loving environment.

I’ve seen people grow up in a great living environment and still turn out shitty. While it is true in some cases that some people are shaped by their experiences that isn’t for everyone. There are people who grow up in absolute shitty conditions but still end up alright. In game evidence of this for example being some of the scions. People have the choice to change, they just choose not to. This was very evident with Yotsuyu and Zenos.