There are currently 11 named assassins in the John Wick series, and each has their own set of unique skills, but some are deadlier than others.
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There are 11 named murderers introduced in the
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Some assassins, such as Ares and Marcus, are not as formidable as others in terms of abilities.
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John Wick himself is the most skilled and deadliest assassin in the franchise, feared by other characters for his power and efficiency.
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He John Wick The series is packed with memorable killer characters, but some are deadlier than others. As the franchise continued, its world only grew, introducing more and more assassins. He John Wick The films are best remembered for Keanu Reeves’ titular killer. However, throughout the series, actors such as Willem Dafoe, Halle Berry and Ruby Rose have joined Reeves in the underworld of assassins.
There have been 11 named murderers presented throughout the John Wick movies, not including members of the High Table or the staff of The Continental. Each of them has been a world-class killer. However, in the world of John Wick, not all assassins are created equal. Some have reputations that precede them, while others live in the shadows. Each assassin has their own set of unique abilities, which is why some have proven to be more useful than others.
11 Ares
This mute assassin was introduced (and subsequently killed) in John Wick: Chapter 2 as Santino D’Antonio’s personal bodyguard. Played by Ruby Rose, Ares is a martial arts expert skilled in knife combat. While Ares has a cool design and her use of sign language makes her stand out, he has the least impressive ability among the named assassins. John Wick easily defeats her in the second film. In any other franchise, Ares would be one of the deadliest characters. Unfortunately, in John Wick, she’s just a glorified extra.
10 Frame
In the first John Wick In the film, Willem Dafoe’s Marcus acts as John’s protector, saving his life several times as he seeks revenge. The film does not delve into Marcus’s life before the events of the film, but he was a mentor to John and a close friend. Marcus is an expert marksman with a sniper rifle and a skilled fighter, but judging by the events of the first film, he is past his prime and is only in the fight because of his love for John. Dafoe is an excellent addition to John Wick franchise, but his character just isn’t that formidable.
9 Mrs. Perkins
Despite being only in the first John Wick In the film, Ms. Perkins made her mark as one of New York’s most ruthless killers. When John receives a bounty on his head, Mrs. Perkins is one of the first to pursue him, proving herself to be a hungry killer. She even does quite well in a fight with John. However, her ambition is also her downfall. Mrs. Perkins’ attack on John at the Continental violates the hotel’s code of conduct, resulting in her excommunication and her death. If not for her overzealous nature, Mrs. Perkins could have been a formidable foe for John Wick.
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8 The Shinobi
The Shinobi are a pair of assassins who are students of Zero and are employed by the High Table to kill John Wick. They are in optimal condition and are expert martial artists. However, the fact that there are two of them makes it seem like they are cheating. It takes two of them to approach their master, which begs the question of how each would fare on their own. While John spares their lives, he still defeats them both, and while losing a fight against John Wick doesn’t weaken an assassin, others have come much closer to winning without doubling up.
7 Mr. Nobody
One of the most exciting new characters to emerge. John Wick: Chapter 4 is Shamier Anderson’s Mr. Nobody. While Mr. Nobody is less known in the world of assassins, that is intentional, as he likes to live in the shadows and strike at the perfect opportunity. Mr. Nobody waits for the rewards for his victims to reach his highest level and then collects the reward from him. Until that time, he kills the less skilled assassins who pursue his bounty. With his faithful dog at his side, Mr. Nobody is one of the coolest characters in the game. John Wick series and a very deadly killer.
6 Cassian
Many of those who try to kill John throughout the John Wick Movies are old friends and colleagues. Such is the case with Common’s Cassian, who is forced to hunt down John after John kills his boss, Gianna D’Antonio. Skilled in hand-to-hand combat, as well as using knives and guns, Cassian has similar skills to John Wick and is almost as talented as him. While John finally defeats him, Cassian puts up an incredible fight against the boogeyman and proves that he is one of the most talented assassins out there.
5Akira
Musician Rina Sawayama made her film debut in John Wick: Chapter 4, and left a strong impression of being Akira, the Osaka Continental’s bow-wielding janitor. When her hotel is attacked by the High Table, she defends her home impressively, taking down trained assassins as easily as John Wick. Her use of the bow and arrow also makes her stand out, as she has unique fighting skills not seen anywhere else in the franchise. Akira also knows how to handle a knife and is equally skilled in hand-to-hand combat.
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4 zero
In real life, Mark Dacascos is a highly skilled martial artist, so it makes sense that his John Wick The character is equally impressive. Zero has mastered his craft so well that he serves as a mentor to his own group of assassins. Like his students, he is in top condition and skilled in almost all forms of combat. Honing virtually every skill an assassin could need, including cooking, Zero is the individual who fights John Wick better, as the two men are nearly equal.
3 Sofia
A bitter old friend of John, Halle Berry’s Sofia can be seen as an equal to John and one of the world’s deadliest assassins. When she enters John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Sofía runs the Casablanca Continental, but she has a long history as an assassin. Like John, Sofia is skilled in most forms of combat, but it is her use of her two dogs that makes her stand out. Her animals are highly trained and work in sync with her to be the best killing machines. While the John Wick The franchise has always had a love for dogs, Sofia uses them like no other character.
2 Cain
Donnie Yen is a legend of martial arts cinema, so it makes sense that his character in John Wick: Chapter 4 He is the second best assassin in the series. Caine, a blind swordsman, is one of the most skilled fighters ever exposed, as he is able to clear a room of assassins and make it look easy. Caine uses his blindness to his advantage, often lowering his enemies’ guard before attacking. Using his staff as a weapon, Caine is the only character who can apparently defeat John Wick. Fortunately, he will never have to come to that, as the two are dear friends.
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1 John Wick
The number one killer on this list couldn’t be anyone else. John Wick is an unstoppable force of nature who can kill almost anyone with anything, including a pencil. The characters fear him, because they know the damage he can cause. There’s a reason the John Wick character has endured for so long, and it’s because of the way the filmmakers and Reeves convey his murderous nature while also making him feel like a real character. Reeves’ protagonist is the world’s most skilled assassin. John Wick franchise, and is one of the most impressive killers in cinema.