Games for Baldur's Gate 3 Fans: Heroes Like Wyll, Charming, Noble, and Flawed

In the world of Baldur's Gate 3, Wyll Ravengard stands as a compelling contradiction. He is the 'Blade of Frontiers,' a charming and heroic figure who presents himself as the defender of the weak. Yet, beneath that polished exterior lies a layer of naivete, hypocrisy, and a past he desperately tries to ignore. This duality makes him fascinating. For players who connected with this complex archetype—the righteous hero with hidden depths or moral compromises—other video games offer characters who walk a similar, captivating line between virtue and flaw. These characters may not be identical, but they share the essence of what makes Wyll so memorable: the struggle to uphold an ideal while grappling with personal failings.

6. Dragon Quest 11: Sylvando

If Wyll's charm and public heroics are what you adore, then Sylvando from Dragon Quest 11 is your man. Like the Blade of Frontiers, Sylvando joins your party with a pre-established, flamboyant reputation. He is outwardly brave, performatively kind, and dedicated to spreading joy and defending others. The key difference? Sylvando is arguably the real deal. His intentions are pure, and his heroism lacks Wyll's hidden arrogance. He walks the walk without the underlying hypocrisy, making him an undiluted version of the heroic ideal Wyll strives to project. For those who wish Wyll's surface persona was his whole truth, Sylvando provides that satisfying, unambiguous champion.

5. Xenogears: Citan Uzuki

For the side of Wyll that hides a complicated past and ulterior motives, look to Citan Uzuki from the classic RPG Xenogears. On the surface, Citan is the epitome of nobility: a brilliant, kind doctor serving a small village. Yet, he conceals a deep history and loyalties that conflict with the party's goals. Much like Wyll's pact with Mizora, Citan's actions are sometimes morally compromised, rationalized as being 'for the greater good.' He is an altruistic man whose past decisions have contributed to atrocities, forcing him to balance his care for others with darker obligations. While more pragmatic and less preachy than Wyll, Citan embodies the struggle of a decent man navigating a web of his own making.

4. Chrono Trigger: Frog (Sir Glenn)

Returning to pure, unwavering nobility, Frog from Chrono Trigger is a knight in every sense of the word. His parallels with Wyll are striking: both were cursed and physically transformed by dark magic, and both begin their journeys single-mindedly pursuing a sworn enemy. Frog's path is one of honor, justice, and reclaiming his lost humanity and knighthood. However, where Wyll's motivations can stem from inexperience and pride, Frog's are rooted in a profound sense of duty and personal loss. If you seek a character with Wyll's knightly ethos but without the baggage of self-deception, Frog's noble quest is timeless.

3. Final Fantasy IX: Adelbert Steiner

Adelbert Steiner is Final Fantasy IX's answer to a knight blindly devoted to a code. Like Wyll, he finds himself entangled with a group of rogues (Zidane's crew) that challenges his rigid worldview. Steiner's tunnel vision is his defining flaw; he is so obsessed with being the perfect, by-the-book knight that he fails to see the corruption in his own queen, Brahne. This mirrors Wyll's initial blindness to the true cost of his warlock pact. Both characters embark on a journey of humbling self-discovery, learning that true heroism requires questioning authority and acknowledging one's own moral failings. Steiner lacks Wyll's silver tongue, but his growth from a rigid soldier to a thoughtful protector is a compelling parallel.

2. Final Fantasy XIV: Alisaie Leveilleur

What about Wyll's fun, roguish side? When he's not moralizing, Wyll can be dashing and adventurous. Alisaie Leveilleur from Final Fantasy XIV (particularly from Stormblood onward) captures this spirit perfectly. She is a free-spirited, fiercely altruistic mage-duelist who fights for what she believes is right. The similarities are delightful: she even wields a rapier and blends swordplay with magic, much like Wyll. Alisaie embodies the swashbuckling heroism and sharp wit without carrying Wyll's heavy burden of guilt and hidden past. She's the embodiment of the joy in heroism that Wyll sometimes forgets, making her a fan-favorite for a reason.

1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Geralt of Rivia

At the pinnacle stands Geralt of Rivia. While a player can influence his decisions, Geralt's core character—a morally gray monster hunter grappling with his altered humanity—echoes Wyll's journey profoundly. Playing a noble Geralt, refusing payment for helping the vulnerable, feels exactly like walking the path of the Blade of Frontiers. Both characters have sacrificed part of their humanity for power (Geralt through mutations, Wyll through his pact). Both wield sharp tongues and dry humor. The key difference is seasoning: Geralt is often more sullen and world-weary, a version of Wyll who has moved past his self-deception and fully accepted the complexities of his choices. He is, in many ways, what Wyll could become after decades of hard-won wisdom. Their reflections in each other are sometimes startlingly close.

Character	Game	Primary Wyll Trait	Key Difference
Sylvando	Dragon Quest 11	Charming, Public Heroism	Lacks hidden flaws/hypocrisy
Citan Uzuki	Xenogears	Hidden Past, Moral Complexity	More pragmatic, less idealistic
Frog	Chrono Trigger	Noble Knight, Cursed Past	Motivations are purer, less arrogant
Adelbert Steiner	Final Fantasy IX	Rigid Idealism, Blind to Flaws	Less charismatic, more comedic
Alisaie Leveilleur	Final Fantasy XIV	Roguish Charm, Altruistic Drive	Less emotional baggage, more joyful
Geralt of Rivia	The Witcher 3	Morally Gray, Monster Hunter	More world-weary, less self-deceptive

In conclusion, Wyll's character is a rich tapestry woven from threads found across the RPG genre. Whether you're drawn to his heroic façade, his hidden flaws, or his roguish charm, there's a game on this list that offers a kindred spirit. Exploring these characters not only deepens the appreciation for Wyll's own journey in Baldur's Gate 3 but also opens doors to other unforgettable stories where heroes are defined not by perfection, but by their struggles to do good in an imperfect world. 😊