10 Best RPG Characters Of The Last 10 Years

Yes, it's fair to say you could win easy money by betting that the iconic Geralt of Rivia would sit atop this list. This complex, cool, and layered character proved in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that he could stand among the best video game protagonists. Take that Mario!

So, who is Geralt? Well, he is a professional monster hunter known as a Witcher, a human with special abilities who battles beasties for money. The character is the protagonist of the original books by Andrzej Sapkowksi, and CD Projekt RED's video game adaptation series.

There's a lot to Geralt that makes him so damn brilliant, the first being his presentation. He's an imposing figure with powerful fighting skills, an evident stoicism, and a striking look. Who could ignore a guy with those bright white locks when he walks into a tavern?

Besides that, he also has a dry wit and sharp tongue that makes all his interactions compelling. Combine this with his desire to help others, a complicated love life, and a tragic backstory, and you've got the makings of a modern gaming icon.