Top 5 Game Of Thrones characters who really played the 'games' well, ranked

In Game of Thrones, power, survival, and strategy were everything. Some characters knew how to play the game better than others. While many fought and lost, these five mastered the art of war, politics, and survival.

Let’s look at five characters who truly mastered the game.

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GOT characters who played the “GAMES”

The Night King

The Night King was one of the most dangerous threats Westeros ever faced. He wasn’t just leading an army — he was building it. One of his most chilling moments was when he turned a baby into a White Walker, showing his terrifying power. He could raise the dead and turn them into his soldiers, making his army grow with every battle.

At Hardhome, he wiped out the Wildlings and added them to his forces. He was even the first to kill a dragon — something no one thought possible. Using the undead dragon, he destroyed The Wall and finally entered Westeros.

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Arya Stark

Arya started as a wild, rebellious girl who refused to be a proper lady. But she became one of the deadliest assassins in Westeros. She trained with the Faceless Men, learning to kill without being seen. She had a list of enemies, and one by one, she crossed them off — including Walder Frey, who murdered her family.

Her greatest moment came when she killed the Night King, saving the entire realm. No matter how bad things got, Arya always survived.

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Sansa Stark

Sansa began as a naive girl who dreamed of being queen. But after years of suffering, she became a brilliant ruler. She learned from the best — Cersei, Littlefinger, and Tyrion — and used their tricks against them. Her biggest win was outsmarting Littlefinger, the master of lies.

She knew power wasn’t just about swords; it was about alliances and strategy. When Jon Snow was losing the Battle of the Bastards, she saved him by calling for help. In the end, she became Queen in the North, proving that patience and intelligence win the game.

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Jaime Lannister

At first, everyone hated Jaime — and who could blame them? He shoved a little boy out a window! But here’s the thing about Jaime: he surprised us. Sure, he was one of the best fighters around, but his real battle was with himself. In a world where everyone played dirty, he slowly started remembering what honor meant.

His friendship with Brienne was like a light in the dark for him. She showed him what real loyalty looked like. Remember when he actually rode north to fight zombies? That was huge for him! Even though he went back to Cersei in the end (old habits die hard), we saw glimpses of the decent man he might have been. That’s what made him so interesting — he kept trying, even when he kept failing.

Though he ultimately returned to Cersei, the toxic love that had defined his life, his journey from the arrogant "Kingslayer" to a man struggling to do what was right made him one of the most compelling characters in the series.

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Jon Snow

Jon never asked to be a leader — it just kept happening to him. People followed him because he was the kind of guy who actually cared. He somehow managed to get sworn enemies like the Wildlings and Night's Watch to work together. That’s pretty impressive when you think about it!

Even dying didn’t stop him (how many people can say that?). And when he found out he was actually the rightful king? He didn’t let it go to his head. In the end, he gave up power because he knew it was the right thing to do. That’s real strength — putting what’s best for everyone else before yourself.

In the dangerous world of Game of Thrones, these characters stood out because they understood something important: winning isn’t about being the strongest or the sneakiest. It’s about knowing when to push forward, when to hold back, and when to walk away. They weren’t perfect, far from it, but they showed us that even in a brutal world, there’s room for honor, growth, and doing the right thing.

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