Summary
- Final Fantasy games feature brave protagonists who willingly sacrifice to save the world and their friends.
- Some characters, like Ace, Vaan, and Tidus, rise to the occasion and show unwavering bravery against overwhelming odds.
- From Ace’s missions to Tidus’ fight against Sin, each protagonist displays courage, leadership, and determination to overcome challenges.
Final Fantasy is a series full of beloved games that fans can’t get enough of. From their classic turn-based titles to the modern games that lean towards real-time action, the series has gone through an evolution that has split fans down the middle.
Thankfully, the larger-than-life stories and memorable characters make most Final Fantasy games worth checking out. It helps that the protagonists in these games are as brave as they come and make it a point to save the world and their friends, no matter what the cost is.
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Ace (FF Type-0)
The Protagonist Of Class Zero Shows His Bravery In Challenging Missions
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October 27, 2011
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While the entirety of Class Zero plays the role of heroes in this tale, Ace qualifies as the protagonist because of his importance compared to his classmates. He teams up with his friends to take on several missions against tough opponents, where only the bravest combatants will survive.
At the end of the game, Ace and the rest of Class Zero make a brave sacrifice and fight to their very last breath against the Rursan Arbiter. With their phantoma destroyed, Ace takes the responsibility of calming the rest of his classmates as they share a bittersweet farewell before passing on.
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Vaan (FF12)
A Foolhardy But Brave Street Urchin Who Dreams Of Being A Sky Pirate
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October 31, 2006
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T For Teen due to Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes
Most people label Vaan as one of the most irritating protagonists of all time. His zeal to become a Sky Pirate can become overbearing after a point, but there’s no denying that this headstrong hero is brave in the face of overwhelming opposition every single time.
He embodies the classic shonen hero archetype of being brave and standing up to the toughest enemies around without breaking a sweat. While other characters may play a bigger role in the overarching, Vaan still makes an impact as a protagonist by showing his bravery more often than not.
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Bartz Klauser (FF5)
A Wanderer Who Is Roped Into A Plot To Save The World
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December 6, 1992
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T For Teen due to Mild Fantasy Violence, Partial Nudity
Unlike the other members of his party, Bartz doesn’t have any reason to fight for the world. He’s just a wanderer who gets wrapped up in events out of his control, but he decides to embark on this grand adventure anyway without a second thought.
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This establishes his brave and unyielding personality that eventually wins over Gilgamesh, who boldly declares him as his rival. Bartz becomes the trustworthy leader of the group as the Warriors of Light band together to defeat Exdeath once and for all.
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Warriors Of Light (Final Fantasy)
The Protagonists Rise To The Occasion, Even Traveling Back In Time
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December 18, 1987
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The first Final Fantasy game was a classic adventure that fans can’t get enough of to this day. The four Warriors of Light raise no questions and embark on a grand adventure to save the world without any complaints.
They take on tough Elemental Archfiends before traveling back in time to defeat Chaos. It’s a series of wild events that most people would shy away from, but the brave Warriors of Light impress everyone with their relentlessness as they succeed in their noble quest after a bold adventure.
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Yuna (FF 10-2)
Once Willing To Lay Down Her Life For Spira, She’s Just As Brave In The Sequel
Final Fantasy 10-2
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November 18, 2003
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Yuna is one of the bravest characters in Final Fantasy 10. Her willingness to sacrifice herself for a noble cause makes it clear that this summoner wouldn’t be fazed by her morbid fate. However, with Tidus offering his support, she and the rest of the gang decided to take on Sin itself and break the cycle of destruction trapping Spira.
Even after achieving this goal, Yuna has no problems embarking on another adventure when she finds out that Tidus could be alive. She teams up with Rikku and Paine to take on tough foes once again, and Yuna shows her mettle as a brave protagonist in Final Fantasy 10-2.
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Cecil Harvey (FF4)
Clears His Mind Before Heading To The Moon And Saving The World
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July 19, 1991
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The bravest Final Fantasy characters don’t just fight the monsters threatening to destroy the world. In Cecil’s case, he had to fight the devil within himself and turn into a Paladin before he could focus on the threat of Golbez and the Lunarians.
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This self-reflection took a valiant effort from Cecil, who conquered the trials of Mt. Ordeals and eventually went to the moon and beat Zemus. His bravery and leadership willed the rest of the heroes to believe in themselves during a climactic final fight where they threw everything at Zeromus to attain victory.
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Clive Rosfield (FF16)
The Dominant Of Ifrit Pushes Himself To The Limit To Save The World
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June 22, 2023
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M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
Final Fantasy 16‘s focus on hack-and-slash combat with a solitary protagonist at the helm meant that Clive was destined for great things from the get-go. He embraces the power of the Eikons, replaces Cid after a tumultuous series of events, and has no problems taking on Ultima all by his lonesome to save the world.
Even at the end, Clive has a smile on his face and doesn’t mind laying down his life if it means that all the Bearers of the world are freed from the curse of magic once and for all. It shows the extent of his bravery and why he’s one of the bravest Final Fantasy protagonists of all time.
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Tidus (FF 10)
Never Stops Fighting For The Right Cause, Even After Certain Revelations
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December 17, 2001
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T for Teen: Mild Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
By all accounts, Tidus had no reason to join Yuna and the group, with his only motivation being to square up with his dad. However, as the story evolves, Tidus realizes the gravity of the threat plaguing Spira and decides to aid Yuna in her cause, only to find out that she was willingly embarking on a pilgrimage that would end with her death.
He refuses to accept this fate and convinces the rest of the party to fight against Sin instead of appeasing him with this sacrifice. Even after finding out that he was a dream of the Fayth who had already died at Zanarkand, he refuses to let this cloud his beliefs. He makes a brave stand against Sin, culminating in a tearful goodbye before he leaves Yuna and his friends.
Final Fantasy
- Creation Year
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1987
- Developer(s)
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Square Enix
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Square Enix