First Appearance: Devil May Cry (2001) When Devil May Cry was released in 2001 we all had the pleasure of meeting Dante. At first glance he doesn't look like a tough guy, with his pristine white hair and long red trench-coat, but as we have all come to learn the guy is one of the finest warriors out there. A demon hunter by trade, fuelled by wanting retribution for his murdered mother and brainwashed brother, Dante has fought beasts more than forty-times his size and still managed to defeat them with style points. The fact that he himself is half-demon not only makes Dante ever more appealing as a protagonist but also doubtlessly adds to his toughness. His chosen weapons are normally firearms and swords. When the situation is particularly perilous he can enter his demon state which gives him extra power for a limited amount of time. Dante is an incredibly powerful warrior who has for over a decade now seen off the most powerful nasties hell has thrown at him. Physically and emotionally tough, Dante belongs on this list.