Game Of Thrones: The D&D Moral Alignments of Every Ruler

HBO’s hit television drama, Game of Thrones, has had its fair share of rulers throughout the seasons. From lawful good Tommen to chaotic evil Joffery, the alignments of each ruler varied drastically and left Westeros at the mercy of each upcoming coronation. This article takes a look at the alignments of each ruler at a holistic level because many rulers have shifted alignments throughout the seasons of the show.

16 Renly Baratheon: True Neutral

Though his reign ended rather prematurely, Renly was a true neutral leader, because his character role was to be the middle option between his two brothers, Robert and Stannis Baratheon. Renly’s leadership wasn’t fully developed do to his early death in the show’s narrative, but viewers could sense he was a true neutral through his conspiring decisions to take over the Iron Throne.

15 Viserys Targaryan: Chaotic Neutral

Called the “Beggar King,” Viserys was a ruler in his own right. That said, he wasn’t much of one. In his efforts to develop an army to reclaim the Iron Throne, Viserys did whatever he could to benefit from the evolving game of thrones. From selling his sister to the Dothraki and attempting to steal his sister’s dragon eggs, it’s clear Viserys only truly thinks of himself and what would better his own position.

14 The Night King: Chaotic Evil

The Night King is an antagonist to the overarching plot of Game of Thrones. His alignment is chaotic evil because he will do whatever it takes to accomplish his mission of destruction, whether it be melting the Wall or creating White Walkers.  This character holds no regard for the rules of Westeros nor the characters that reside there. He has a mission and he will accomplish it no matter the consequences.

13 Joffrey Baratheon: Chaotic Evil

Arguably the most infamous ruler of Westeros, Joffrey Baratheon is a notoriously chaotic evil character. The eldest of Cersei’s sons, Joffrey ruled once Robert Baratheon died and sent Westeros in a tailspin with his childish antics, self-ish nature, and murderous tendencies.

Joffrey’s decision-making skills were wild cards that almost always ended in a character’s execution.

12 Robert Baratheon: Neutral Good

The King of Westeros at the start of the show, Robert Baratheon did his best to navigate through the political system of Westeros. He sought to do good but wasn’t afraid to break a few laws here and there. Overall, Westeros coasted by during Robert’s reign. While it wasn’t a particularly exciting time in Westeros politics, the country was secure.

11 Aerys II Targaryan:

The “Mad King”, Aerys is known as a chaotic evil character. Deceased before the show’s narrative, stories of the Mad King echo in the palace walls of King’s Landing as he not only was a tyrannical ruler, but he also had a knack form incorporating Wildfire into his battles. So much so, that he would burn his own subjects alive.

10 Tommen Baratheon: Lawful Good

A meek character, to say the least, Tommen was arguably the least corrupt of his family, but that could be because he was a boy with limited life experiences. Tommen tried to see the best in everyone and follow the rules as King, but once his mother detonated green fire and murdered Margaery, Tommen deemed his life unlivable and jumped from a palace window. Thus, his reign was ended prematurely, so audiences were not able to see what his being would have been like had he grown into an adult.

9 Cersei Lannister: Chaotic Neutral

Cersei Lannister is one of the most ambitious rulers of Westeros.

While Cersei has grown as a ruler, from losing her children, the admiration of her subjects, and her symbolic hair, her alignment stays the same, because she will do anything in her power to benefit for the evolving politics of Westeros.

8 Euron Greyjoy: Chaotic Neutral

Euron Greyjoy is solely in the show to benefit himself. He wants to be a ruler, simply to say he’s king. He holds no regard for the general populace of Westeros or even his own family, as can be seen through his toxic interactions with Theon and Yara. Once Euron sets his sights on something he wants, he will do whatever it takes to achieve it, legal or not.

7 John Snow: Lawful Good

Jon Snow, one of the show’s main protagonists, was crowned King of the North. Jon’s alignment is very morally sound. He sticks to what he believes to be the right thing and he follows the laws of society in order to accomplish his tasks, even if that means bending the knee. Jon Snow’s morals were the most developed of any character and overall strengthened him s a leader and ruler.

6 Stannis Baratheon: Chaotic Neutral

Stannis did whatever he could to accomplish what his diety supposedly had in store for him. From working with the Red Witch to burning his daughter alive, Stannis was definitely a chaotic character that was ultimately doing whatever he could to secure his place on the Iron Throne.

5 Robb Stark: Neutral Good

Original King of the North, Robb Stark was voted by his people to be king. The North voted him king due to his honorable nature and willingness to represent a population of people whose voices had not regularly been heard in Westeros politics.  Robb did his best to follow his moral code, but if it had to lead to a few executions for the good of Westeros, so be it.

4 Sansa Stark: Lawful Good

Sansa Stark was declared Queen of the North in the final season, so viewers were not able to watch her reign fully develop; however, based on her experiences in Westeros, audiences can expect that Sansa would be a fair ruler that reigns with a societal code.

3 Bran Stark: Neutral Good

Declared ruler in the final season of Game of Thrones, audiences were not entirely privy to what kind of rule Bran might be. That said, if viewers look at his track record of leadership and his neutrality from being the Three-Eyed-Raven, one could expect Bran to be a neutral good ruler. He would most definitely be neutral in is efforts, but try to achieve the overall best outcome for Westeros.

2 Mance Rayder: Lawful Good

King-beyond-the-wall and leader of the Free Folk, Mance Rayder, was a highly respectable character. Despite defecting from the Night’s Watch, this character reigns with a strong moral compass as he attempts to see the best in everyone. Following his own code, Rayder is an admirable character that seeks the most peaceful and level-headed outcome to adversity, such as the case when he learned of the assassination plot against him.

1 Daenerys Targaryen: Chaotic Good

This character has the biggest alignment shift in the last season of the show, however, if audiences look past the rushed final season and focus on the character’s decisions throughout the preceding course of Game of Thrones, they would see a leader willing to do anything for what she believed was good, from dismantling slavery, making heated points through exhibiting her dragons’ power, and working toward reclaiming her rightful throne.

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