Ranking the assassins of Assassin's Creed

We rank the hooded killers of Ubisoft's series, from worst to best

14. Ratonhnhaké:ton

Game: Assassin's Creed III Played by: Noah Watts Talk about a charisma-free killer. An extraordinarily boring man who sulks and pouts his way through the worst Assassin's Creed game. Game: Assassin's Creed Unity Played by: Dan Jeannotte

12. Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad

Game: Assassin's Creed Played by: Philip Shahbaz The original assassin. The beginning of the legend. And, unfortunately, one of the dullest heroes in AC. There isn't much going on under that hood. Game: Assassin's Creed Origins Played by: Alix Wilton Regan

10. Shay Patrick Cormac

Game: Assassin's Creed Rogue Played by: Steven Piovesan The star of Rogue isn't actually an assassin: he's a Templar. Though tough and ruthless, Shay refuses to prey on the weak. Game: Assassin's Creed Syndicate Played by: Victoria Atkin

8. Aveline de Grandpré

Played by: Amber Goldfarb Born wealthy then thrown into slavery, Aveline is infinitely more interesting than AC III's Connor. Her guilt-ridden past gives her a sharp edge. Game: Assassin's Creed Syndicate Played by: Paul Amos Game: AC III: Liberation

6. Alexios

Game: Assassin's Creed Odyssey Played by: Michael Antonakos Odyssey is notable for giving you the option to play as a male or female character. While Alexios is well acted, his sister is far more charismatic. Game: Assassin's Creed Origins Played by: Abubakar Salim

4. Edward James Kenway

Game: Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Played by: Matt Ryan A charismatic pirate with an infectious personality. Edward's bawdy sense of humor makes it a pleasure to sail the high seas in his company. Game: Assassin's Creed III Played by: Adrian Hough

2. Kassandra

Game: Assassin's Creed Odyssey Played by: Melissanthi Mahut A fiery Spartan warrior with a playful side. Kassandra often sounds like she's having a lot more fun than her brother. Game: AC II, Brotherhood, Revelations Played by: Roger Craig Smith

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Ranking the assassins of Assassin's Creed

14. Ratonhnhaké:ton

13. Arno Victor Dorian

This aristocrat-turned-assassin starts out cocky and likeable, but when he slips on the hood all that personality steadily drains away.

12. Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad

11. Aya of Alexandria

With only a fraction of the screen time of her husband Bayek, Aya never fully gets the chance to shine. She is a spirited warrior, though.

10. Shay Patrick Cormac

9. Evie Fyre

More straight-laced than her brother Jacob, there are still glimpses of humor and humanity beneath Evie's hard exterior. A capable, smart killer.

8. Aveline de Grandpré

7. Jacob Frye

Jacob is rebellious, witty... and a bit of a prick. He's never happier than when brawling on the London cobbles, which makes him a fun lead.

6. Alexios

5. Bayek of Siwa

This Egyptian warrior is a man who deeply respects tradition. Though plagued by rage following the death of his son, Bayek is innately good.

4. Edward James Kenway

3. Haytham Kenway

A complex, conflicted character blessed with Bond-like charm and a ruthless streak. Though he's aligned with the Templars, he's not that bad a guy.

2. Kassandra

1. Ezio Auditore da Firenze

Well, obviously. Witty, mischievous and oh so charming, Ezio is a character who buzzes with life. No wonder he's the most beloved assassin in the series.