5 best protagonists in the Assassin’s Creed franchise

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Assassin’s Creed is renowned for transporting players to different eras and time periods in human history. From the sandy deserts of Egypt to the icy Nordic lands, the franchise takes players on memorable journeys, allowing them to experience great locales, beautiful cities, and impressive gameplay mechanics. However, the driving force is always the game’s protagonist, who enhances the narrative and makes it interesting.

The series began with Altair as the main protagonist, and the mantle was then passed onto Ezio in the sequel, and so on. Over the years, the franchise has had its fair share of ups and downs but given us many memorable characters like Edward Kenway, Bayek of Siwa, Shay Cormac, and Arno Dorian.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer.

Ezio, one of the most revered protagonists in Assassin’s Creed, has partaken in three mainline games of the franchise - Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, and Assassin’s Creed Revelations. Players embark on a quest to avenge the death of his family and see him evolve as a key figure in the brotherhood of Assassins.

Ezio’s journey begins with a personal vendetta but, over the course of the games, he imbibes the core tenets of the creed and becomes devoted to the cause. His demeanor also evolves with the storyline. He began as a charming and playful young man but turned into a gruff and stoic Assassin determined to study the history of the order of Assassins over time.

Edward Kenway is not technically an Assassin since his quest begins by robbing a real Assassin and donning his robes just to get closer to a mysterious trinket and earn money. As the story progresses, however, Edward realizes his folly and how his