Top 10 RWBY Characters that Need More Screen Time

RWBY has introduced so many great characters over the years, and while some get plenty of attention, others feel like they've been left in the background for too long.

If you're a longtime fan, you probably have a few favorites that you wish had more screen time. Maybe they had an amazing introduction but then faded into the background. Maybe they have an interesting backstory that was only briefly touched on. Or maybe they just haven't been given the chance to grow like some of the main cast.

This list is all about the characters who deserve more development and a bigger role in the story. RWBY has such a massive cast that it's easy for certain characters to get pushed aside, especially as the plot moves forward and new faces are introduced. But that doesn't mean they should be forgotten.

Sometimes, a character just needs the right moment to shine, and it can be frustrating when that moment never comes.

Vote for the ones you think should be at the top. Your votes help show which characters fans are still excited to see more of. Maybe they'll even get their time to shine in future seasons.

The Top Ten

Cinder Fall

A mysterious woman who possesses fire-based powers and uses a pair of blades that combine to form a bow, which she uses to fire arrows. She also fights with glass and has been noted to have fused Dust into some of her clothing. Cinder is a very cunning and secretive woman with goals of gaining power... read more

She's one of the antagonists of RWBY and is the main reason why Beacon fell. However, we don't know how she became this way, why she desires power, or her reason for hating humanity.

I hope she gets a backstory in either Volume 7 or a character short. She's my favorite character, and she really deserves a backstory.
Ozpin

Ozpin was the headmaster of Beacon Academy.
He is introduced in the episode "Ruby Rose," where he questions Ruby about her fighting abilities, goals, and desire to attend his school. Ozpin is often seen with a cane, even though he shows no signs of physical impairment.... read more

I have a strong feeling that Volume 5 will have a lot of focus on Oscar, which will lead to learning more about Ozpin himself. I'm also certain he's the wizard from the Four Maidens story. That would explain why he's in Oscar after he "died."

There are more questions about this guy than answers. What exactly is he? What's his power? Why does Salem hate him?
Nora Valkyrie

I loved her little bit with Ren and how they met, but what about her life before? Parents? Siblings? How did she become an orphan?
Salem

Salem is the main antagonist, and I want to see how she became this way. There have been many theories about her identity and what she has against humanity. So let's see more of this amazing woman!
Mercury Black

Mercury Black is a character in the animated web series RWBY. He serves as an antagonist and works closely with Cinder Fall in the series' overarching conflict. Mercury is also known for his partnership with Emerald Sustrai.

He didn't speak a single line in Volume 4. That was strange to me because he tends to run his mouth.

He had daddy issues and was trained to be an assassin. That's about it.
Emerald Sustrai

She was a street rat and used her semblance to steal. She joined Cinder because she had nowhere else to go. Why did she become this way, though?
Sun Wukong

He's funny and caring to the people in his life. Yet, I don't really know how he came to be that way or why he left his family and friends to check on Blake. Is there a reason? Does his family care?
Adam Taurus

Yeah, this guy is evil, and what he did to Blake and Yang was horrendous. But Blake said he slowly became worse and worse. Why was he becoming this way? Did something happen? Did he and Blake ever date at all?

We need more Adam! I don't care about others who despise him. I love this guy. I really want to know more about him and Blake's relationship.

I think he's a jerk, but I agree. I would like to know more about him.
Neopolitan

Such an amazing badass! I love how they turned a disabled character into such a cool, stylish, badass! She was shoplifting before she was eighteen, and for a mute character, she has so much personality. I'm going to be her for Halloween, and I'm so excited for her to be one of the main antagonists in Volume 9!
Fun fact: Neo is the only person in the entire show to have never failed a mission. Plus, she still has time for personal payback. Go Neopolitan!

When I thought she was mute, someone told me that they have a voice planned for her. So, she's going to come back at some point.
Winter Schnee

I love the Schnee sisters, and I feel sorry for them. Their dad is a complete jerk, and their younger brother is following in his footsteps. Hints have also been given that their mom was an alcoholic too. I would like to see more of Winter and her backstory.

Winter is perfect for the most part. She has amazing fighting skills and an amazing personality. Need I say more?

Weiss is going after Winter next volume. Hopefully, she won't be in just one or two episodes and will have more screen time.

The Newcomers

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Neon Katt

We've only seen her twice, and she is so cool! She deserves more screen time.
I really hope we see her at Atlas Academy.

The Contenders

Velvet Scarlatina

She's a cute character that the fans have warmed up to. The fans even got to pick her outfit through an art submission contest, and her power is pretty cool. Now let's see more of her!

She is very kind, cute, and her semblance is amazing!
Summer Rose

Definitely want to see more of her, whether it be in flashbacks or even visions/dreams. I feel like we all know a decent amount about the rest of the RWBY characters, but Summer still remains a mystery.

I want to see flashbacks of her.
Taiyang Xiao Long
Coco Adel
Raven Branwen

Interesting theory, but if she was, how come Yang isn't a Faunus? Well, we don't know if being a Faunus is a dominant trait or not. But still, interesting theory.
Glynda Goodwitch

The prettiest character by far. She has one of the coolest semblances by far. She's got a really great outfit by far. Are there any more "by far"s that I have to say?
Zwei
Pyrrha Nikos

If she comes back in Volume 7, I want to see her turn Penny into dimes.

Pyrrha had so much potential. She really could have gone far.
Qrow Branwen
Weiss Schnee

Weiss Schnee is a former student of Beacon Academy and one of the main protagonists of RWBY. Her weapon of choice is a Multi Action Dust Rapier (MADR) named Myrtenaster.
The former heiress of the influential Schnee Dust Company, Weiss made her first appearance in the "White" Trailer. After enrolling... read more
Ruby Rose

She is the main character! She has a team! Let her be with all of it! Also, when was the last time she and Blake spoke? Or Yang? She and Yang are sisters, and Yang isn't being her sister at all! (Can you tell I don't like Yang?) And Blake is her friend! Actually, I can't remember the last time they all worked together as a team.
Oscar Pine
Neptune Vasilias
Lie Ren

Lie Ren is a black-haired student at Beacon Academy who wields machine pistols with attached blades, collectively called StormFlower. His Semblance allows him and his chosen targets to avoid detection by Grimm. He lost his parents during a Grimm attack on his home village of Kuroyuri.... read more
Bartholomew Oobleck

Dr. Bartholomew Oobleck is a teacher at Beacon Academy. He is first introduced in the episode "Jaunedice, Pt. 2," where he teaches history, focusing on the war between Humans and the Faunus, a conflict that took place a few generations before the events of the series.... read more