6 – Morrigan (Dragon Age Origins)
The first on the list that isn’t the main protagonist in a game Morrigan is still a solid badass. Raised in isolation by her mother Flemeth, Morrigan is a fabled Witch of the Wilds. Likely due to her isolation Morrigan is a little bit socially awkward and has no patience for the plights of man. Compassion is not her strong suit as she sees little reason in helping someone if it doesn’t come without personal gain. As a companion she can be hard to deal with but her power comes in handy in every battle along the way. In the end Morrigan offers the player an alternative to killing the Archdemon by having the Grey Warden impregnate her and if that’s not just the sweetest thing I don’t know what is. For that reason alone (cuz nerds don’t get laid much) Morrigan ranks as both a badass and a good girl.
5 – Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher)
A mercenary/monster hunter living under his own moral grey area code of ethics, Geralt of Rivia is likely more hero than bad guy. He might be a killer for hire but he has a soft spot for the oppressed and will go out of his way to defend them when need be. Still, we’re talking about a man who once demanded the unborn child of a princess in return for services rendered. When the child turned out to be a girl he refused her but has crossed paths with her numerous times eventually taking her in as his own daughter. ‘The White Wolf’ is not a man one would like to cross but who would be steadfast and strong to have at your side. We feel confident saying he’s 100% badass… even if he did have sex on top of a stuffed unicorn in The Witcher 3.
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