In its long history, Resident Evil has consistently cycled through protagonists. Some characters have shot into the limelight as immediate fan favorites for their daring nature and enthralling storylines in a world rife with monsters. The most memorable among these have gone on to make multiple appearances in Resident Evil's mainline titles and spin-offs. On the flip side, others have lagged as they lack the cutting-edge factor that keeps gamers coming back for more. While future franchise entries might revisit said characters to turn their fortunes around, there is a pecking order of protagonists that can be established based on Resident Evil's current discography.