Diablo 4 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom share striking similarities, including their expansive open worlds and stunning visuals that captivate players. However, one aspect that stands out is the fan obsession with the games' main antagonists, Lilith and Ganondorf, respectively. Fans are drawn to their alluring designs and edgy nature as villains, making them popular characters online. Blizzard even capitalized on the trend, with much of Diablo 4's marketing centered around the idea of fans worshipping the Daughter of Hatred. With the new look for Ganondorf and Lilith's first appearance in the Diablo series, players may have found their new favorite video game villains.
Lilith and Ganondorf Have Become Internet Heartthrobs
Lilith's appearance in Diablo 4 has garnered significant attention from fans, likely due to her powerful and demonic design. This is not a new phenomenon in the gaming community, as other games, such as Resident Evil: Village, have also seen a surge in fan art, cosplays, and discussions surrounding their powerful female characters. Blizzard has capitalized on Lilith's popularity by including her in their marketing strategy, such as allowing players to offer prayers to her for a chance at early access to the Diablo 4 beta code. Lilith is depicted as an elegant yet sinister figure, with a cult-like following who worship her as a goddess. However, she is not the only demonic entity to attract a similar following, as Tears of the Kingdom's Ganondorf has also captured the attention of fans.
Ganondorf has been a recurring villain in The Legend of Zelda series, first appearing in his Gerudo form in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. His past incarnations have portrayed him as a sinister and imposing figure, with little appeal to fans. However, his Tears of the Kingdom design takes things to a new level, and many players are seeing the villain in a new light.
This design mirrors the primal, ancient feel of the main cast, with his cloak draped over one half of his body, similar to Link's Archaic Tunic. As a result, Ganondorf's muscular build is on full display, something that has been kept under wraps in the past. The reveal of this new look for Ganondorf surprised many fans and earned him a new following, putting him in the same league as Lilith in the hall of attractive, edgy villains on the internet.
Diablo 4 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
