The Greatest Villains of All Time, Ranked by Fan Votes

GoatWars fans rank Darth Vader the greatest of all time among Villains, with a 69.6% Goatscore.

Chasing the crown: #2 Joker (57.9%), #3 Hannibal Lecter (57.3%).

This GOAT List is based on 1,784 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of October 17, 2026.

Villains

Dive into the chaos of the 'Greatest Villains of All Time' on GoatWars, where the debates get as intense as the evil plots themselves. Picture this: fans, deep into the night, hashing out which villain's laugh is the most chilling—Darth Vader or Hannibal Lecter? Or who pulled off the more diabolical plan, Lord Voldemort or Thanos? It’s not just about who’s the baddest, but whose cultural impact sends shivers down our spines decades later. We’re talking iconic betrayals, mind-blowing power moves, and, yes, even their fashion sense. It’s a battleground where every detail, from a villain’s backstory to their choice of minions, can tip the scales. So, grab your popcorn, because this isn’t just a debate—it’s an epic saga of sinister proportions!

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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

1. DARTH VADER

69.6% win rate

#1 Greatest Villains of All Time

2. JOKER

57.9% win rate

#2 Greatest Villains of All Time

3. HANNIBAL LECTER

57.3% win rate

#3 Greatest Villains of All Time

4. THANOS

56.7% win rate

#4 Greatest Villains of All Time

5. LORD VOLDEMORT

53.0% win rate

#5 Greatest Villains of All Time

6. MICHAEL MYERS

51.0% win rate

#6 Greatest Villains of All Time

7. ANTON CHIGURH

41.8% win rate

#7 Greatest Villains of All Time

8. THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST

40.9% win rate

#8 Greatest Villains of All Time

9. FREDDY KRUEGER

38.7% win rate

#9 Greatest Villains of All Time

10. CERSEI LANNISTER

37.8% win rate

#10 Greatest Villains of All Time

11. NORMAN BATES

34.7% win rate

#11 Greatest Villains of All Time

GOAT List FAQs

Who is the greatest of all time among Villains?

GoatWars fans rank Darth Vader the greatest of all time among Villains, with a 69.6% Goatscore.

How is the GOAT List calculated?

The GOAT List ranks every contender in Villains by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.

How many votes is this ranking based on?

This GOAT List is based on 1,784 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of October 17, 2026.