10 Video Game Protagonists So Powerful They Became Gods

The “zero to hero” trope is pretty popular within the world of video games, and it’s easy to see why.

With things like level-ups and weapon upgrades making up the mechanics of most titles out there, a story of a nobody turning into the savior of the world seems to synergize well with basic gameplay elements. Not to mention, everyone loves a good underdog story.

But what if becoming the hero wasn’t enough for you? What if you had your ambition set a little bit higher? After all, if you’ve maxed out your character’s power and made them an invincible demi-god, the next logical step would be to aim for actual godhood.

Well, luckily, some video game characters actually manage to do just that. Their story recognizes the power they’ve attained, and they are turned into a god or goddess of their own universe. These types of moments can prove incredibly satisfying and give you the perfect conclusion to the story of your growth and ascension to absolute power.

Because sometimes being the object of everyone’s adoration and everlasting praise is simply not enough.

The protagonist of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the "Hero of Kvatch" is a very busy person. During the course of the game, they become the leaders of several influential factions, save the world from numerous threats, and watch as their best buddy Martin Septim becomes the emperor of Cyrodiil.

With all of these accomplishments, it feels obvious that this character would be recognized as more than a mere mortal. And this is exactly what happens in Oblivion's DLC, Shivering Isles.

The DLC has the Hero of Kvatch travel to the realm of the Deadric Prince of Madness, Sheogorath, to solve a dispute between his court members and stop the return of an old banished god.

Without going into too much detail, by the end of the DLC, when you finally rescue the world one more time, Sheogorath himself congratulates you on your victory and then announces that, in light of your success, he decided to appoint you as his successor.

The Sheogorath you see in Skyrim is actually the main character of Oblivion; the Hero of Kvatch, after his transformation into the new Deadric Prince of Madness. The new position suits them pretty well, considering all the crazy stuff they did in Elder Scrolls IV.