10 Disney Villains Who Went Beyond Evil
4. Shan Yu (Mulan)
Within the legend of Mulan, The Hun Army are murderous and bloodthirsty with a strong desire for power. Although he is the enemy of the story, it’s hard to deny the impressive power and determination of Shan Yu, especially when in comparison to other Disney villains, he has no magical powers to his aid.
Instead, Shan Yu just has proficient abilities nearly unstoppable. He is inhumanely strong, with an expert knowledge in combat as well as having heightened senses – notice how he was able to detect nearby imperial scouts and knowing that a doll delivered to him came from a nearby village.
His leadership skills are unmatched and he even survived an avalanche with no apparent ill effects. He’s easily the most powerful villain that doesn’t rely on magic or any other sorcery.
It could only take a badass female warrior like Mulan to finally end the terror of Shan Yu and the Huns. What a great heroine she is. Oops, we were talking about the villains, weren’t we?