The strongest knights in Re:Zero

Key things

• Subaru Natsuki, armed with the Return of Death, becomes an essential protector in the case of Emilia's Royal Selection.
• Felix Argyle's healing abilities help in the fight against the White Whale and the Witch Cult, giving him a strong position in Re:Zero.
• Wilhelm van Astrey's revenge mission against the White Whale showcases his masterful swordsmanship and maintains his legendary status.

Re: ZeroThe latest season has so far garnered rave reviews from fans of the isekai anime, with Subaru Natsuki currently facing new and old witch cult members in the town of Priestella. While Subaru portrays the main character, a large part of the plot Re: Zero revolves around the Royal Selection competition, where five candidates are currently vying for the crown of Lugunica.

In the race, each candidate has a knight who acts as their right-hand man, their sworn protector and advisor in the political race and battles to come. As it comes with their stations, these knights are considered to be some of the strongest fighters in the land, possessing rare skills that make them powerful and memorable in the anime.

8 Subaru Natsuki

A newly anointed knight with unique power

The main character, Subaru, is one of the newest knights Re: Zerowho became Emilia's sworn protector at the end of the Sanctuary arc in season 2. After his ups and downs with the half-elf, Subaru's love and admiration for Emilia lead to his new position, with his Death Return power being a significant factor. to get where he is.

Giving him the power to repeat his actions after death, Subaru changed many of the unfortunate situations that led to the demise of his comrades. With Return by Death helping Subaru, the character uses the power to benefit Emilia's Royal Selection case, with the confident character a beacon of hope against the coming evil for many.

7 Al

A mysterious individual who protects an evil princess

Al, serving the vile and vile princess Priscilla Barielle, is a knight who only appears for a few episodes, although the knight's infectious attitude is immediately apparent. Although Al's fighting abilities have yet to be revealed in the anime, Al's buff figure hints at the character's strength, with the mysterious knight representing an important figure in the royal selection process.

While he wears a knight's helmet to disguise his appearance, Al's true purpose will surely be revealed later Re: Zero anime while interacting with Subaru and his friends.

6 Felix Argyle

A talented healer who is loyal to Crusch

• Forces – Divine protection of water

Felix Argyle's quirky and comical dynamic with his leader Crusch Karsten makes for fun viewing, with Felix being one of the duchess's knights. Alongside Wilhelm van Astrea, Felix strives to serve and protect Crusch from danger, specializing in healing through his Divine Protection of Water.

Felix uses his powers to provide effective healing when Subaru and Crusch confront the White Whale and later Petelgeus Romanée-Conti and the witch cult. While Felix is ​​not an all-around fighter, Felix's healing talents and his active involvement in Subaru's plans throughout Season 1 make the character a strong individual who has established himself in Re: Zero.

5 Heinkel Astraea

Drunken Fool Still With Sword In Hand

• Forces – A successful swordsman

The difficult and troubled Heinkel Astrea was one of the newest characters of Season 3 and acted as a divisive character for Reinhard and Wilhelm. As a high-ranking knight who is Reinhard's father, Heinkel abuses his power and makes his relationship with his son difficult.

Although Heinkel is not as strong as many in his family, as Astrea he still has excellent skills as a swordsman. Despite only being introduced recently, Heinkel is heavily linked to Reinhard and Wilhelm, with the family relationship set to be a major plot point for the season.

4 Julius Juukulius

A proud and uptight knight who seeks honor and respect

• Forces – Divine protection of gathering spirits

On Subaru's journey, no character grinds his gears more than Julius Juukulius, Anastasia Hoshin's loyal knight. As the pair butt heads resulting in a one-on-one duel, Subaru and Julius team up to defeat a common evil, a witch cult. In Julio's efforts, the knight reluctantly teams up with Subaru to use Julio's unique skills to take down some of the witch cult, including Petelgeus.

The knight's deft swordsmanship, used in battle, is enhanced by his Spirit Gathering Divine Protection, which gives Julius assistance from nearby spirits in attack and defense. Along with his spiritual powers, Julius' use of Nect allows the knights and Subaru to defeat Petelgeus in combat, with Julius using Subaru's vision to show the villain's invisible hands.

3 Wilhelm van Astrea

A seasoned swordsman who sought revenge

• Forces – Master swordsman

IN Re: ZeroNo character is as epic in combat as Wilhelm, Crusch's loyal ally. As a member of the van Astrea family and a former knight, Wilhelm, like many others, has incredible skill with a blade. Even though Wilhelm is an old man, he is still formidable in battle, especially when he is involved in taking down the White Whale, one of the three great witches.

Due to the death of his legendary wife, Theresia van Astrea, caused by the White Whale, Wilhelm vows revenge, with the aging swordsman delivering the final blow, leading Wilhelm to claim his legend.

2 Theresia van Astrea

A former sword saint and legendary warrior

• Forces – Holy Sword Divine Protection/Death God Divine Protection

Before Reinhard inherited the Divine Protection of the Holy Sword, it was wielded by Theresia, his grandmother. The knight, married to Wilhelm, is considered one of the greatest warriors who ever lived. Before the events of the anime, Theresia helped end the Demi-Human War, proving her prowess and abilities in battle. As a member of the famous van Astrea clan, Theresia was always set for a martial life, with many members of her family following the path of the sword.

Although Theresia falls victim to the White Whale, her character is still held in high esteem because her beloved husband Wilhelm still loves his wife and vows to take revenge in her honor.

1 Reinhard van Astrea

A blessed swordsman who is unbeatable

• Forces – Divine Protection of the Holy Sword

In all of them Re: ZeroNo knight is as terrifying in the land of Lugunica as Felt's Oath Shield Reinhard. Ranked as one of the strongest fighters, Reinhard is a member of the famous van Astrea family, where the young knight inherits the Divine Protection of the Holy Sword.

As the current wielder of the power, Reinhard can see incoming attacks and their trajectories, making him nearly invincible in combat. Reinhard demonstrated his skills against Elsa Granhiert and the wild and uncontrollable Puck, proving to be a powerful knight capable of defeating any individual in a fair fight, proving a valuable asset to Felt.