Top Ten Best Male Final Fantasy Characters

The Top Ten
1 Zack Fair (FF7) Zack Fair is a fictional character first introduced as a non-player character in the 1997 role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII by Square Enix, and subsequently expanded upon in the metaseries Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.

Zack is a great character and the main reason why Cloud became such a more developed character after Crisis Core.
Zack is lovable for his boundless energy but also the fact that he is truly a caring guy. Although a little naive at times, he has a strong sense of what is wrong and right and the fact that he is charming makes his character that much better.
Although it was very sad when he died, it was necessary so Cloud could see the importance of the people around him. Therefore in a way, it made it seem that he wasn't dead at all- after all, his 'dreams' became Cloud's and the fact that we see him at the end of Advent Children is like he was there helping all the way (and by the values he had taught Cloud, he had been).

The best Final Fantasy character. I haven't put him here because I am some FF7 fanboy. FFX is where its at for me. He's just so cool. And that ending of Crisis core. T_T That was nearly as depressing as watching Yuna admit her love for Tidus and THAT HUG! T_T Anyway, I just love him as a character. Perfect person to kickstart Clouds little journey. I can see why he had to die. Without him, Cloud would be just... Boring. In battle well... He's the only one you've got. So you generally are quite skilled with him or else you are severely screwed.

He is like THE happy guy in this entire frenchise. He seems like a happy puppy, has a very good heart, self-esteem, strength and is totally loyal and social. He carries out a totally laidback attitude and even if bad happens: Tommorow will be a good day! That's why I like him most of all the FF characters! He is like the best friend every dude wishes himself or the wonderfully happy boyfriend a girl dreams of.

When I finished playing crisis core I then played the playstation's final fantasy 7 where cloud is the main character, it amazed me how he developed to become strong and how he maked cloud like become his idol and cloud being like Zack's fighting style.

2 Cloud Strife (FF7) Cloud Strife is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Square Enix's 1997 role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII and several of its sequels and spin-offs.

Yes he's not in the top five. Deal with it! Until recently, he wasnt even in my top TEN! I didn't really like the whole emo thing they did with him. And YES, I do know his story and I'm still using that phrase. On the plus side, he is a pretty cool character, but nothing compared to his predecessor *cough* Better Version *Cough*. In battle, he's always a great up front attacker and his Limits are awesome for driving down those hit points!

Actuallly I think cloud is the most useful character in final fantsy. Because he is powerful and his omni slash is so strong

3 Sephiroth (FF7) Sephiroth is a fictional character and main antagonist in the role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII developed by Square.
4 Noctis Lucis Caelum (FF15)

Noctis Hands Down!. I Love him I love how he smiles and How He Laughs. He Mostly Smiles But I'm telling you He’s a Great Guy! But Quit Thinkin About Noctis is Not Emo Because of his Clothes! Noctis Is a Great guy! Cinnamon Roll must be Protected! 🥺

Noctis is the most important part of final fantasy because withought him the ff generation won't continue.

The one from the first trailer easily gets top spot, what a beast

Should number 1 because he ain't emo

5 Vincent Valentine (FF7 & Dirge of Ceberus) Vincent Valentine is a player character in Square's 1997 role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII. Designed by Tetsuya Nomura, he also appears in various titles from the Compilation of Final Fantasy.

I believe I'm in the minority that actually LIKED playing Dirge. It was a fun change and what better character than the closet vampire? I've always liked him really. He's got an epic design, awesome Limits and he's actually just so badass. Of course, not the MOST badass Red cloaked character on this list ;) But still a close second. He's pretty good in battle in FF7, but wasnt in my main party. He's really just this high because I loved Dirge so much and his gameplay was enjoyable. Plus, he's really badass.

6 Tidus (FFX) Tidus is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy X, a role-playing video game developed by Square Enix.

YES Tidus! He's actually a really good character. Not half as annoying as so many people think he is. Sure he whines, but its not like, oh I don't know. His life is a lie, his father was a drunk that left without warning and he's stuck in a land he had no idea existed. That would be far too much to give him a reason to complain. Why didn't they just wipe his memory then copy and paste like they did with another blonde protagonist? In battle, he was always in my main party. Got his celestial first as well as all his Limits. He's so fast that some monsters can't even hit him and his time abilities ie Haste and Quick Hit, were lifesavers. Plus, he was actually able to hit quite good amounts of damage, not on the level of other characters from that game, but he suffices.

Oh man, Tidus or Squall? I really relate to Squall's inner conflict, and he looks good, too! It was interesting the way everyone depended on him by default- he literally couldn't run away from people, even though he wanted to. But Tidus... that guy's so sunny! He seemed annoying at first but in retrospect he's actually a very nice, well-meaning upbeat kind of guy trying to find the best solution to a horrible problem and lift everyone's spirits in the process. He's got father issues and has to do a lot of growing up in a short amount of time. It must suck to find out what he finds out about himself in the story. Good character- very different from others before him.

He's unique with his upbeat, airhead of a personality compared to many of the other final fantasy protagonists. He's pure but still has his moments making him human.

I like how he's so cheerful unlike Cloud and Squall. Though I still like them. Tidus is just too different. He even looks different.

7 Barret (FF7)
8 Squall Leonhart (FF8) Squall Leonhart is a fictional character and the primary protagonist of Final Fantasy VIII, a role-playing video game by Square Enix.

Squall is by far the greatest character in the entire franchise.

He's not a cheerful guy and he isn't a whiner. He's a loner but inside he's a born leader and it radiates off of him (even though he doesn't notice himself) and everyone is drawn to him naturally. He's a pure badass with his gunblade. The love story between Rinoa and him is only overshadowed by Tidus and Yuna. Yet to me VIII will always be the greatest FF game. Squall is the most realistic character that FF has ever created, and that's why he's the best.

Squall is my favorite video game protagonist ever, and the best FF male, if you ask me. He is easily relatable, going through changes everyone experiences in real life adolescence. He questions his life's purpose and his value to those around him -- and, in the end, he finds something worth fighting for in the form of Rinoa Heartilly. He is seriously overlooked, but seriously skilled and powerful. I also like how he aims to be even stronger, which is another notion people can relate to.

The most good looking male character in the series and badass design!

My favorite ever

9 Kuja (FF9)

He's in Final Fantasy 9 by the way. FF6 is like Kefka (who I think should be higher on the list fyi-lol)

His laugh. That is all.

10 Cecil Harvey (FFIV)

He's the most handsome and strongest final fantasy protagonists.

I love him so much.

The Contenders
11 Ardyn Izunia (FF15)
12 Auron (FFX)

Another member of my main party. Also an extremely badass man in Red. Perhaps if they wrapped the next male protagonist in red, people wouldn't complain that he's whiny and annoying? Just a thought. Anyway, what is there to say? Aurons the man. He begins Tidus's Story and keeps the audiance guessing as to why HE is the only one still standing from Braskas party so many years before until it is in fact revealed he is an unsent. Still, he's badass, even in semi death. In battle, he mows down enemies, swiflty reaching the damage limit and requiring SOMETHING to break through that. Other that that, he acts as a sort of guardian to other characters, taking damage for them. With his high health and defense, this makes him even more useful.

13 Hope Estheim (FF13 & FF13-2)

Hope is just one of those great 'side characters' he's immediately set up with a great tragedy to give him something to develop on and a goal in the first hour or so of the first game. Throughout the early game, he develops from quite the coward into a very strong young man. And lets all keep in mind this boy hasnt reached the 16 landmark yet so he IS actually allowed to be naive and whiny at times. I enjoyed watching him bond with 'Light' throughout the early stages of the game and was on the edge of my seat when he had Snow right where he wanted him. Of course, as all good characters do, he managed to grow up and accept that Snow was not at fault. I'm not happy however, that his relationship with Lightning was kind of skipped over in later stages of the game. In the second game, he returns as quite the genius and if I do say so myself, quite the looker. He's also matured a great amount and in all, has developed into a fine young man. In battle, he's an exceptional Ravager and second ...more

Hope is a great character, just a bit disappointed in his role in Lightning Returns and how his relationship with Lightning could have progressed, but overall he's pretty great. Not too whiny, mature for his age, smart and handsome, and don't even get me started on his ridiculous magic stats.

He is just amazing, his development is crazy I mean the booklet says he has little experience then he goes on to defeat the fal'cie, then become the leader of the academy and builds an entirely new cocoon, all for Vanille

He rocks! Along with that girl with the brown hair ( l forgot her name.. ) and lightning!
Snow is okay..
But that afro guy and Vanille... L don't like these 2<

14 Zidane Tribal (FF9) Zidane Tribal is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy IX, a role-playing game developed by Square Enix.

I find him both cute and badass at the same time. Oh Zidane also I think his tail makes him look cool.

A theft made prospect, Created by Power to Obtain Power,he is the ultimate good guy.

15 Ignis (FFXV)

Iggy's just my all time favorite. Character and looks alike.

16 Balthier (FF12)

He's a sky pirate and a self proclaimed leading man. Need I say more?

17 Bahamut (FF)

YES a Summon is being put in this list. Why? Because he's actually an epic summon. I thoroughly enjoy using Mega Flare to own my enemies. He was especially good in FFX because of his already in use Break Damage limit, meaning all who opposed me were well... Aside from that, he's a badass dragon that's been on the dark side as much as the light and people still love his many incarnations.

18 Reno (FF12)
19 Kefka (FF6)

I mean come on, he's Kefka.

20 Zell Dincht (FF8)
21 Noel Kreiss (FF13 & FF13-2)

Noel is a cocky, cheerful, confident but soft-spoken person. He is a self-sufficient hunter and a fighter. He is excited to explore new places and meet new people, and is defined by his determination to protect others, evident by how he is protective towards Serah despite hardly knowing her. He asserts himself to others, and remains calm and collected when facing people with provoked anger, such as the members of NORA. Noel stands by his beliefs and morals, and as a remnant from his upbringing, values life and is reluctant to hurt or kill others unless necessary. This initially makes him dislike Snow Villiers for his brash personality, and having his head in the clouds believing in self-sacrifice.

22 Genesis Rhapsodos (FF7)
23 Ace (FF Type-0)
24 Basch (FF12)
25 Bartz (FF5)
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