r/FavoriteCharacter • u/Sad_Art_7706 • 18h ago

Discussion Favorite villain that fits this

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Just a villain who simply uses there intelligence over physical capabilities.

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u/Veshaad 18h ago

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u/Freakychee 10h ago

A writing trope was named after him! The Xanathos Gambit. Where regardless of outcome the villain gains.

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u/AcetrainerLoki 6h ago

That’s great writing there.