The Ultimate Jill Valentine Character Ranking: Unveiling Her Untapped Powers!

Highlights

Jill has featured in several Resident Evil games over the years, but some of her appearances have been better than others.

Jill Valentine gained depth and emerged as a horror icon through her role in Resident Evil 3, solidifying it as her most significant game. Her return in Resident Evil Revelations not only revitalized the franchise but also established her as the central protagonist. However, in Resident Evil 5, Jill's significance to the story is undermined by the game's shortcomings and lackluster narrative. Furthermore, her appearance in the alternate universe of Operation Raccoon City holds no meaning.

Jill Valentine, a beloved character in the Resident Evil series, holds a crucial role in its storyline. Being introduced in the very first game and making subsequent appearances in recent installments, Jill emerges as one of the most frequently featured characters in the entire series.

Nonetheless, given the extensive and occasionally tumultuous background of Resident Evil, certain appearances of Jill Valentine undoubtedly rise above others in terms of their significance and overall impact.

S Tier

Resident Evil 3: While the original Resident Evil is often seen as Valentine's most significant game, as it introduced both the series and her character, Resident Evil 3 is where she truly shines as an individual. In this game, Valentine embarks on a solo mission to stop the formidable Nemesis and rescue what remains of Raccoon City. Undoubtedly, this game elevated Jill Valentine from a typical protagonist to a horror icon.

Resident Evil Revelations: Considered by many as a rejuvenation for the franchise, this game also marked a triumphant comeback for Jill Valentine as the leading protagonist. Although not the sole focus like in Resident Evil 3, the heart of the story centers around Valentine's perilous exploration of the Queen Zenobia ship.

A Tier

Resident Evil: Given its role in introducing an iconic horror franchise, it comes as no surprise that Jill Valentine herself deserves significant respect. While the focus on Jill's personality is not as prominent here compared to the top-tier entries, it's important to acknowledge that Resident Evil 1 suffers from the flaw of having fairly one-dimensional characters. Nevertheless, this game holds the distinction of being the one that started it all, despite not aging well like some of the other main titles in the Resident Evil series.

B Tier

Jill Valentine does not make an appearance as a playable character in Resident Evil 5, but her role in the story is crucial. Although Resident Evil 5 is not widely recognized for its compelling narrative, this lackluster storytelling is evident in Jill's involvement in the game. Regrettably, this installment marks Jill Valentine's last known appearance in a numbered Resident Evil game, leaving many fans eagerly anticipating her potential return in the near future.

C Tier

The Umbrella Chronicles: This lesser-known on-rails shooter for the Wii and PS3 provides surprising canon information about the Umbrella Corporation and its actions in the first three games of the series. Similar to Leon's appearance in Darkside Chronicles, it retells events from older games, but Darkside Chronicles offers new information about Leon's involvement in other games, while Umbrella Chronicles does not provide any noteworthy or significant details about Jill.

Re:Verse, Revelations 2, and The Mercenaries: These games are essentially non-canon multiplayer or minigame modes where Jill Valentine can be played as an optional character. They are enjoyable additions to the Resident Evil world for fans who admire this character and wish to assume her role in fun gameplay experiences, even though they do not contribute to the exploration or development of her character in any meaningful way.

D Tier

Operation Raccoon City is a non-canonical Resident Evil story set in an alternate version of the Raccoon City Outbreak. It features Jill Valentine and other prominent RE characters. While it offers an intriguing exploration of different scenarios, it ultimately fails to provide in-depth characterization for Jill Valentine and the overall Resident Evil storyline, rendering it somewhat insignificant.