History’s biggest Badasses
Alexander Nevsky
Alexander Nevsky was a 13th-century Russian prince famed for defeating invading forces at the Battle on the Ice in 1242. He became a national hero and later a saint, remembered as both warrior and shrewd diplomat.
Rank - 115
Gustavus Adolphus
The King of Sweden revolutionized European warfare with mobile artillery, disciplined infantry tactics, and aggressive battlefield coordination during the Thirty Years’ War. Called the Lion of the North, he died leading a cavalry charge at Lützen and became one of history’s most mythologized warrior-kings.
Rank - 117
Charles XII of Sweden
Charles XII of Sweden was a warrior-king who personally led his armies through the Great Northern War, turning early victories into legend through ferocious discipline and reckless courage. His refusal to compromise or retreat ultimately shattered Sweden’s empire, leaving behind a mythic figure admired for bravery and criticized for destroying everything he fought to protect.
Rank - 125
Robert the Bruce
The Scottish king who turned exile, defeat, and civil war into a long, grinding campaign for independence through patience, guerrilla warfare, and ruthless resolve. His victory at Bannockburn made him a national symbol of endurance, proving that stubborn survival can outlast empires built on force alone.
Rank - 130
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
Finnish marshal who led the defense of Finland during the Winter War and preserved the nation’s independence against overwhelming Soviet force.
Rank - 155