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In this video, I break down how to roleplay memorable villains as a Dungeon Master using a simple framework you can apply to any TTRPG. I cover five key choices—big bad vs subtle foe, front-and-center vs behind-the-scenes, recurring vs one-off, plus villain goals and personality—so your NPCs feel real and reactive. Whether you’re running D&D, Masks, Genesys, or Call of Cthulhu, this will help you create villains your players love to hate. By the end, you’ll have practical villain roleplay tips that make your table feel alive.

0:00 What Makes a Great TTRPG Villain
0:24 Big Bad vs Subtle Foe
0:40 Front-and-Center vs Behind-the-Scenes
0:57 Example: Strahd as a Present Threat
1:06 Example: Palpatine as the Hidden Hand
2:42 Recurring vs One-Off Villains
3:02 Avoiding “Feels Bad” Recurring Boss Fights
4:29 The #1 Villain Tool: Clear Goals
5:48 Personality, Motivation, and Backstory Basics
6:41 Don’t Script It—Adapt to Player Actions