Over the course of the Transformers movies, fans have been introduced to various villains that threaten to take over the world. These villains are mostly Decepticons and together, they pose a threat to any opposing force they may encounter.

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Although the villains in the movies were mostly Decepticons, not all of them are. While viewers are still waiting on the next movie to be released, it will be worth it to look back at the villains that have been introduced so far so as to get a grasp on the caliber of villains to expect in the future.

10 Berserker Is A Mysterious Terror

This is yet another Decepticon viewers know little about. During the negotiation with the army, Megatron demanded his release, a demand that was firmly rejected as a scene played where berserker was shown with powerful restraints. The government feared the dangerous possibilities of his release and declined the offer even at the expense of their operatives. Based on their reaction to Megatron's demand, it's safe to say that Berserker was extremely dangerous.

9 Devastator Lives Up To His Name

The Decepticon known as devastator was introduced in the second installment of the Transformers franchise. He's a huge robot that is capable of sucking in objects and people into his mouth where they are shredded to bits. He's capable of much devastation as his name suggests. This Decepticon was able to rip apart the top part of the great pyramid. It took a well-coordinated military strike to take him down.

8 Soundwave Was A Skilled Executioner

During the battle of Chicago, the Autobots somehow got themselves captured and held as prisoners. Shockwave was talked into killing them off instead of taking them as prisoners, an offer to which he promptly agrees to. Without wasting any time he began killing off their prisoners. Though he was eventually killed by bumblebee, the feat of capturing those Autobots in the first place is praiseworthy.

7 Starscream Is More Than A Handful Of Trouble

On many occasions, Starscream performed deeds that turned the whole movie on its head. He usually transforms into an F22 Jet fighter and has used this disguise to foil our heroes' plans more than once.

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He was strong enough to put Ironhide on edge and even go against Ironhide and Ratchet. He was also able to destroy the Autobots' spaceship in an attempt to wipe out the Autobots. As Megatron's right-hand Decepticon, he was a force to be reckoned with.

6 Shockwave Is Quite The Intimidating Foe

Shockwave is a Decepticon with an incredibly tough hide. In his arsenal, he's has a weapon that drills into the ground and buildings with ease. He is capable of large-scale destruction and his impenetrable hide makes it all the more difficult to fight him. It took the combined efforts of the Autobots and the soldiers to weaken him before Optimus took him down shortly afterward.

5 Sentinel Prime Was A Stone Cold Traitor

Sentinel used to be the leader of the Autobots before Optimus Prime and was regarded as a very wise and brave Autobot. Usually, the deadliest of foes are those who are capable of bringing about destruction from within their enemy and Sentinel did just that. He pretended like he had nothing to do with the Decepticons while plotting with Megatron all along. Ultimately, he killed Ironhide and made off with the pillars and plotted to enslave humanity.

4 Megatron Is The Bringer Of Chaos

Megatron was obsessed with conquering earth in every Transformers movie. Although he's been defeated every time, his defeats speak more about his opponent's strength rather than his weakness. He might be evil, but he does have the power to pursue and achieve his goals as the leader of the Decepticons. He started a war that ended up consuming Cybertron and then he set his sights on Earth. More than once, he's proven to be a worthy foe for Optimus Prime.

3 Lockdown Was Indeed Scary

Lockdown was a bounty hunter who traveled the galaxy to capture very powerful transformers like Optimus Prime and bring them back to their creators.

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He aided the CIA in hunting down transformers on Earth and was in possession of a really devastating bomb called "The Seed." His spaceship alone is capable of destroying entire countries and Lockdown himself is a very capable fighter. Even Optimus had his hands full fighting him.

2 The Fallen Is Basically The Most Powerful Decepticon

The Fallen was the first Decepticon and so far, he seems to have been the most powerful of the lot. His main goal was to destroy the Sun thereby wiping out all life on Earth. To achieve this goal, he turned on his brothers and who couldn't defeat him. Instead, they chose to steal the matrix and hide it from him. Upon his return, he threatened the whole planet and during his appearance at the pyramid, he easily wiped out hordes of military tanks and aircraft.

1 Quintessa Is A Manipulative Creator

Quintessa created Optimus Prime and possessed a staff with immense power. When confronted by Optimus, she easily subdued him and transformed him into Nemesis Prime - an evil version of Optimus. She was most likely the one who sent Lockdown to hunt down and capture Optimus. She manipulates other transformers into doing her dirty work. Even Megatron feared her as he did her bidding. Hopefully, viewers will get to see more of her in the next installment.

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