Resident Evil games have provided survival horror fans with years of legendary titles, all championed by its roster of excellent characters. Fans will fondly remember the heroes and villains alike, along with the menagerie of monsters that terrorize them in every location, such as the relentless Nemesis and the deadly zombie dogs that were many gamers' first jumpscare.

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Heroes, villains, and monsters make up most of the roster, as well as some examples of truly altruistic individuals. They are the heroes who place everything and everyone before themselves, offering hope in a rather hopeless world.

6 Rebecca Chambers

The Combat Medic Might be the Kindest Character in the Whole Series

Part of the team fronted by Wesker that Chris and Jill also serve in, Rebecca is the appointed medic of the team, ready to care for all their wounds and injuries with extensive knowledge of biochemistry.

Her role as a medic, and being one of the kinder members of S.T.A.R.S. makes her very selfless, especially when compared to more robust heroes that seem as though they will bag all the glory. In addition to this, Rebecca goes against her principles as an upstanding member of the police force in order to cover for Billy Coen, the escaped convict she runs into in Resident Evil 0.

5 Chris Redfield

Has a Strong Sense of Duty to Protect Others

One of the main stars of the first Resident Evil game, Chris lofty S.T.A.R.S. team and takes his job very seriously. He always seems to be the first to rush into danger, and while this might be reckless, a part of it is also so no one else has to, and he can be the first to come face-to-face with any dangers.

He is an extremely loyal partner to Jill Valentine, and her supposed "death" brings out a very cold and distant Chris, as he shoulders the blame for her death, always thinking of himself as the hero who must save everyone around him. This undying loyalty, and the fact he feels such guilt over her loss, prove him as a very selfless hero.

4 Sherry Birkin

Commits Herself to Fighting Bioterrorism

Sherry Birkin first appeared in Resident Evil 2 as but a child who was left to wander the facility alone, trying her best to hide from her father who has mutated into a monster, with her mother too busy studying the effects of the virus on her husband to care much about her daughter. Despite her neglectful parents, Sherry remains a sweet and kind girl, even warning Claire when she discovers her hiding place of the imminent danger bearing down on her.

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She returns in Resident Evil 6 as a federal agent, tasked with investigating and stopping bioterrorism. Having seen the dangers of it first-hand, Sherry dedicates herself to this mission fully, her selfless nature earning her the respect of her partner Jake Muller.

3 Leon S. Kennedy

Always Strives to Save Everyone

Appearing on his first day on the job in Resident Evil 2, Leon probably has the worst first shift out of anyone in existence. The city falls as zombies and other creatures roam the streets, and it is up to Leon to help save the day, along with the good-natured Claire and the aloof Ada, to an extent.

His earnest nature is fully on display even when faced with these terrifying dangers, and his first thoughts always seem to be for the safety of others. This selfless nature even translates over to the more jaded Leon in Resident Evil 4, as he is sent to find and rescue the President's daughter. He is what every hero should be, and anyone would know their life is in good hands in the company of Leon Kennedy.

2 Claire Redfield

Her Debut in the Series is a Search Mission

Claire first appeared in the series in Resident Evil 2 as the younger sister of Chris, who is searching for her older brother, believing him to be missing. This already sets her up as a selfless protagonist, as her first thoughts are for the safety of her brother rather than herself.

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In fact, Claire goes on to demonstrate an extremely selfless nature throughout the game, as she becomes a guardian and protector to the young Sherry Birkin after her mother turns her back on her. She takes it upon herself to care for her and cure her of the G-Virus she contracted. Even after the events of the game, Claire continues caring about Sherry and the other characters she meets in other titles, such as Moira in Revelations 2.

1 Ethan Winters

Always Acts as the Altruistic Hero

Resident Evil 7 introduced fans to the new playable character Ethan Winters. Unlike past characters like Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine, Ethan had no formal combat training. He traveled to Louisiana not knowing what danger he might come face to face with, just wanting to save his wife from whatever danger she may have found herself in.

His selfless nature only furthers in the follow-up game Village. He explores an eerie and infested European village to try to find and save his infant daughter Rose despite the dangers, and on his way does his best to rescue other innocents such as Elena. The game ends on a deeply tragic note as Ethan makes the ultimate sacrifice in order to ensure his daughter is taken to safety. This one act alone makes him the most selfless character in the whole series.

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