What is a Resident Evil Tyrant? If you’re familiar with Capcom’s horror series, you already know exactly what they are, but you might not be completely aware of their history. Resident Evil Tyrants are ferocious, fear-inducing, killing machines that originate from the first Resident Evil back in 1996, yet they continue to cause nightmares to this day. Several of your favorite protagonists from the series are subjected to these creatures, and it’s up to you to make sure they survive.
Such Resident Evil characters include Resident Evil’s Chris, Resident Evil’s Jill, and Resident Evil’s Claire. Of course, there are plenty more abominable creatures in the Resi universe, and if you want to learn about some of them, check out our Resident Evil Licker, Resident Evil Nemesis, Resident Evil Lady Dimitrescu, and Resident Evil Albert Wesker guides.
Here’s what you need to know about the Resident Evil Tyrant.
What is Resident Evil’s Tyrant?
The Resident Evil Tyrant has a long history, debuting in the 1996 original Resident Evil, being one of the most dangerous monsters Jill and Chris come across. Knowing that they await you in the Spencer Mansion might make you reconsider your choice, though there are plenty of other reasons to avoid the isolated house, too.
Tyrants are a common occurrence throughout the series, serving as a boss in various Resident Evil games, and not just any old creature is powerful enough to be that much of a threat, so just think about that for a second. In fact, let’s take a look at one of the most famous Resident Evil Tyrants there is.
Resident Evil 2’s Mr X is a menace to anyone who plays Resident Evil 2, and that’s especially true in the Remake if you decide to play through as Leon instead of Claire. While the hulking brute follows Claire around the police station as well, his pursuit of her stops there, while he follows Leon into the sewers and beyond.
Unlike other forms of the Tyrant, it’s clear that Mr X is by far the most advanced, though that doesn’t diminish how dangerous other iterations of the monster are.
Tyrants exist for one simple reason: they’re designed to be weapons on a battlefield, super soldiers, if you will. Umbrella creates them through the use of the t-virus and a cloning process of existing Tyrants. However, there was a second type of Tyrant, one designed to be a bit more discreet so as to fit in with the crowd to be part of covert operations. Quite a terrifying thought.
What does Resident Evil’s Tyrant look like?
The Tyrant is a huge humanoid creature, but as it mutates, it develops growths on its arms, including a set of intimidating claws, which, as you can imagine, pairs rather nicely with its brute strength and regenerative healing.
Oh, and if we look at Mr X, specifically, the hulking brute wears a hat and trench coat, though he also mutates in the later stages of Resident Evil 2. Mr X also doesn’t know when to quit, following Claire all around the police station and even going one step further with Leon as he follows him into the sewer and beyond, being the final boss he must face in the game.
Resident Evil Tyrant appearances
As one of the most iconic Resident Evil monsters, it’s hardly a surprise that the Resident Evil Tyrant appears in the following games:
- Resident Evil
- Resident Evil remake
- Resident Evil 2
- Resident Evil 2 remake
- Resident Evil 3
- Resident Evil: Code Veronica
- Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
- Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
- Teppen
- Resident Evil Re:Verse
There you have it, everything you need to know about The Resident Evil Tyrant. To see who else lives in this world, check out our Resident Evil characters guide. Or, for some more spooks, check out our FNAF games and horror games lists. Yes, there are some Resident Evil games on that list.