Most self-sacrificing characters, ranked

Key things

• Cream steps out of her comfort zone to help “Mr. Sonic” and friends in dangerous adventures
• Big, despite his love of fishing, goes to great lengths to save his friend Froggy
• Mighty, a pacifist armadillo, uses his super strength to protect others from danger

Doctor Eggman can be known as quite the selfish mastermind Sound universe, but fortunately there are plenty of characters who oppose him, who have selfless qualities and are willing to do what is right and save others from his evil plans. Sometimes this can come at the expense of the characters themselves, who may be forced to put their own lives on the line, or simply be forced out of their comfort zone to ensure that someone gets the help they need.

Regardless of what they decide, being a character with selfless character traits is usually only a good thing, especially in the world of Sound where new threats still linger on the horizon. These are characters who have proven throughout the games that they ultimately care far more about the safety and well-being of others than themselves.

7 Cream

A shy and considerate ally who steps out of his comfort zone to help others

• First appearance: Sonic Advance 2

Cream can come across as quite a shy and isolated member of the main cast who would rather stay out of the conflict if she could. However, when times get tough, she's still willing to join the fight if it means keeping “Mr. Sonic” and her friends safe. IN sonic Heroes, for example, she decides to go on a long and dangerous adventure with Amy and Big, not only to help them find Sonic and Froggy, but also to find her Chaa's lost twin.

In a mobile game Sonic Dream TeamCream once again showcases her selfless attitude as she tries to prove her reliability in the group, even taking center stage at some points in an attempt to prove her newfound bravery. Cream may seem quite passive on the outside, but her selfless personality encourages her to become a valuable ally to Sonic and the team.

6 Large

Big is willing to put himself in danger if he can save his friend Froggy

• First appearance: Sonic Adventure

Big the Cat is a cute gentle giant who often catches fish in the games he stars in. While he may love nothing more than relaxing by a fresh pond of fish, Big cares far more for his pet Froggy. elsewhere in the world, willing to go to great lengths to find and protect him if he suspects something is wrong.

IN Sonic HeroesBig ventures through a railroad canyon, a haunted mansion, and even one of Eggman's ships just to reunite with his companion, with little regard for his own safety. Another small indication of his more giving attitude is that he is more than willing to lend fishing rods and bait to Sonic. Sonic Frontiersrather than keeping the biggest catches for himself.

5 Mighty

A pacifist who only uses his super strength when others are in danger

• First appearance: SegaSonic the Hedgehog

Despite his name, Mighty is no big, brash warrior who likes to throw his weight around. In contrast, this armadillo is actually more of a pacifist, usually found embracing nature and preferring to keep violence as far away as possible. If he notices that innocent people or animals are in danger, Mighty will still jump into action, using his solid defenses and powerful attacks to save others from danger, even though he'd rather avoid getting punched altogether.

Although only appearing briefly throughout the series, Mighty has proven that when push comes to shove, he is willing to take on Eggman and any of his minions if he is to protect the weak from danger. This has made him a reliable Sonic ally that fans can only hope to see more of throughout the series.

4 Joints

Knuckles protects her with his life instead of using Master Emerald's Power

• First appearance: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

When Knuckles debuts in Sonic 3he is introduced as an antagonist, but the reason for his stubbornness towards Sonic is explained soon after. Knuckles is revealed to be the last surviving member of the Echidna Clan, who has dedicated his life to protecting the Master Emerald, which is used to maintain a level of peace and stability in the world.

Instead of choosing to abuse its power for his own selfish gain, Knuckles protected the emerald with his life, despite watching over it alone and being forced to accept the loss of his people. Even after the events of Sonic 3 though Knuckles still shows a caring attitude by how willing he is to support Sonic and Tails in any way he can, usually by punching anyone who gets in their way.

3 Chip

Chip makes the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that Sonic can continue to save the world

• First appearance: Sonic Unleashed

Despite the memory loss at the beginning Sonic UnleashedChip is mostly concerned with helping Sonic, who mysteriously turned into a werewolf after falling from the sky. Although he can be a little annoying at times, especially with his obsession with chocolate, Chip is ultimately a guide for Sonic, who becomes more and more dedicated to not only helping his new friend get back to normal, but also saving the planet.

Chip's selflessness is shown at the very end of the game during the battle with Perfect Gaia, when Sonic's brave companion decides to sacrifice himself, saving both the planet and Sonic. While some may argue that this was Chips destiny, the fact that he takes extra care to make sure Sonic isn't caught up in the destruction shows how much he truly cared about him.

2 Maria

Despite her illness, Maria is more concerned with the shadow and its safety

• First appearance: Sonic Adventure 2

Maria, the daughter of Gerald Robotnik, suffers from a life-threatening illness, which is briefly explained in Shadow the Hedgehog and Sonic X Shadow Generations. Despite being a young girl at the end of her life, Maria shows an ever-increasing interest in Shadow, and is ultimately the only character in the franchise who actually manages to reach out to him with kind words of support.

This is quite ironic considering Shadow was essentially created as part of an experiment as the “ultimate life form”, made out of Gerald's hopes of creating a cure for his daughter. Until the tragic end of her life, Maria never expressed self-pity or complained about her situation, choosing to devote what energy she still had to those around her.

1 Tails

Tails is always ready to share his weird and crazy machines with Sonic to help him

• First appearance: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Due to how godless and smart Tails is, he could easily use his crafted weapons and machines to cause real chaos and become an evil villain if he so desired. Unfortunately for Eggman, who would probably try to bond with the naive fox, Tails is more concerned with creating new things to help Sonic take on the new batch of villains, and is always there to support his best friend whenever needed. .

There have been subtle implications throughout the series that Tails may be secretly envious of Sonic and his ability to destroy world-ending threats. Instead of being jealous, however, Tails decides to prove his worth by assisting Sonic in his adventures and never hesitates to put himself in danger if it means getting one step closer to world peace.