Summary
Goblin Slayerdebuted in 2018, and it managed to introduce a number of fun and interesting characters in just 12 episodes. Most of these characters are human adventurers, but there are several who belong to other races. These adventurers explore the world and fight monsters. There are several adventurer ranks, with platinum, gold, and silver being the highest. Thanks to this ranking system, fans know who the strongest characters are.
Goblin Slayerwas clearly inspired byDungeons & Dragons. In fact, many of the spells and classes are identical. There is even a die rolling component. It is true that most of the action revolves around goblin slaying, but fans also enjoyed it because it is a dark series with lighthearted moments. The long-awaited second season will release later this year.
Updated June 23, 2025 by George Voutiritsas:Goblin Slayer fans had to wait five years for the anime’s second season, and so far, it has been worth the wait. There have been some light-hearted moments in season two, but the series is just as dark and violent, and Goblin Slayer and his group have already dealt with dozens of Goblins. Several characters have also received more development. Most fans know who the strongest characters in Goblin Slayer are because of their adventurer ranks, but season two has introduced some new characters, and it has given other side characters like Hero and her party time to show off some of their skills. Some of these characters cannot do much when it comes to actual combat, but they are still capable spell-casters.
15Wizard Boy Can Cast Strong Fire Spells
He Lacks Experience
Wizard Boy’s older sister was killed by Goblins inGoblin Slayer’s first episode. He decided to become an adventurer so he could kill every Goblin. When he first appeared, Wizard Boy was a quick-tempered rookie who disliked Priests, and he did not like listening to more experienced adventurers. He was almost killed by a troll, and it was at that moment that he understood he needed more training and experience.
Like his name suggests, he isa wizard, and he is capable of using a powerful spell like Fireball to incinerate Goblins. He can also use Shout - which causes certain monsters to run away in fear. Wizard Boy taught himself to use Shout after Dwarf Shaman explained that wizards need to use their spells situationally. He used this spell to save other new advtenturers from a pack of Goblins.
14Priestess Can Perform Defensive & Support Miracles
Her Abilities Are Useful, But She Is Physically Weak
Priestess' original party was killed and assaulted by Goblins on their first adventure, and she would have suffered the same fate if Goblin Slayer had not saved her. As a result, she became the first person to join his party. She is a very empathic person, and she tends to get overly emotional during life-threatening situations, but those emotions do not impede her ablility to perform Miracles.
She can blind enemies and heal minor injuries, and she can shield her allies with protective barriers. Later on, she gains the ability to use Purify - which removes impurities from people and objects. Her Miracles make her an important part of Goblin Slayer’s party, butshe has virtually no combat skills.
13Witch Is A Gifted Spell-Caster Who Can Use Effective Spells
Her Magic Is Very Strong, But She Is Not A Fighter
Witch is a silver-ranked adventurer who travels with Spearman, andunlike other witches, she uses her powers for good. She is a beautiful woman with long purple hair, and she causes others to feel embarrassed because of her seductive demeanor. She is considered by many to be the most beautiful woman in the world.
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Witch is by no means a fighter, but she is a powerful spell-caster who possesses multiple spells and magical objects. She can useMagic Misslefor offense and Deflect Missle to ward off nonmagical projectiles. She can put multiple enemies to sleep, and she can enchant weapons with magical fire.
12High Elf Archer Is Highly Skilled With A Bow
Great Ranged Adevnturer, But Her Melee Skills Are A BIt Lacking
She may be over 2,000 years old, but High Elf Archer is still considered young by elven standards. She is a silver-ranked adventurer who has been friends with Goblin Slayer since the second episode. Despite her age, she is still quite innocent, but she is also hot-tempered and prone to outbursts, especially when she speaks to Dwarf Shaman.
High Elf Archer carries a pair of knives, but she prefers to use her great bow and shortbow to hit enemies from afar. Her accuracy is incredible, to the point that she can fire multiple arrows at once and shoot arrows on curved paths.
11Dwarf Shaman Is An Experienced Adventurer & Spell Caster
Has An Arsenal Of Useful Spells & He Is A Decent Melee Fighter
Dwarf Shaman is an experienced silver-ranked adventurer who likes to tease High-Elf Archer. He is happy and cheerful most of the time, and he will help people with their training. He also reassures his friends if they are ever distraught.
Dwarf Shaman can cast up to four spells a day. He can force enemies to pass out as if they were heavily intoxicated, and he can manipulate stone to create walls and deadly projectiles. He can control elemental spirits, and he can create frightening illusions. Unlike most spell-casters, Dwarf Shaman can fight in close quarters. He is pretty good with a handaxe, and he’s used it to take out a number of Goblins.
10Female Knight Is A Great Swordswoman & Defensive Tactitian
She Can Fight, But In A More Supporting Role
Female Knight is part of Heavy Warrior’s party, and she is a silver-ranked adventurer with a noble upbringing. She is a beautiful woman with blond hair and body-fitting armor. She is a reliable fighter with a strong sense of duty, but she becomes very argumentative when she gets drunk at parties.
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Thanks to her noble background, she is well-educated and well-versed in swordsmanship and defensive strategies. She uses a large shield and longsword. She used to be able to bless her weapon with holy energy, but her arrogance caused her to lose access to this power.
9Lizard Priest Is A Capable Warrior
Can Fight With With His Bare Hands Or Blades
Lizard Priest is part of Goblin Slayer’s party, and like his name suggests, he is a large humanoid lizard. He looks like a dinosaur, and most people are intimidated by him, including his friends. He wears traditional Lizardman garb to represent his priesthood, but he wears a chest guard for protection.
He is a calm and respectful silver-ranked adventurer who loves cheese. Lizard Priest is a capable warrior who can use four spells a day and fight at close range. He can slice through a Hobgoblin with ease, and he was able to face Ogre by himself while Goblin Slayer was incapacitated. He can fight with his bare hands, and he can transform his fangs into scimitar-like blades.
8*Heavy Warrior Can Cut Down Large & Dangerous Monsters
Recieves Much Of His Strength From Magical Items
Heavy Warrior is another silver-ranked adventurer, and he has a lot of respect for Goblin Slayer, who once saved his home village from goblins. He is a tall man with a chiseled face, and he usually wears a black suit of armor with a cape. He has a soft side, but he likes to fight strong opponents, which is why he became an adventurer.
He is strong enough to block an attack from a goblin champion before cutting it in two, and he can shatter a gargoyle into pieces. He wears a magic ring as well as magical gloves and bracers, and he gains a significant strength boost from each of these items.
7Spearman Is Considered The Grontier’s Strongest Adventurer
Can Defeat Strong Enemies With His Spear Pretty Easily
Spearman is a silver-ranked adventurer, and has a one-sided rivalry with Goblin Slayer because he seemingly looks down on him. He also does not like the fact that Goblin Slayer does not acknowledge his accomplishments. Spearman is a confident and courageous fighter, and he believes in justice.
Like his name suggests, his weapon of choice is anenchanted spear, but he can use two spells every day. He has been fighting monsters for years, and all that experience allowed him to take down some hobgoblins and a goblin champion in mere moments. People call him the “Frontier’s Strongest,” and he was even offered to become a Royal Guard.
6Goblin Slayer Can Interfere WIth Fate Itself
Specializes In Goblins, But Can Also Fight Strong Non-Goblin Monsters
Goblin Slayer is themain protagonistof the series. He hates goblins because they destroyed his family and village when he was a child, and he has vowed to kill every goblin in existence. As a result, he has become the world’s most skilled goblin slayer.
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Goblins may be his main focus, but he has taken down powerful non-goblin monsters as well, including an ogre, troll, giant eye, and a dark elf who served the Demon Lord. Goblin Slayer has a variety of skills which have allowed him to become a silver-ranked adventurer, and unbeknownst to him, he is capable of interfering with the dice rolls of the gods who oversee fate
