The coolest, classic D&D BBEG!

[orbitalfreak]

Cyric, Prince of Lies, the Black Sun.

He's sadistic enough to enjoy the evil he creates, and crazy enough to not care who he threatens. This guy not only can threaten PC's and entire campaigns, he threatened the very balance of power in the FR Pantheon.

 

[VorpalBunny]

Without a doubt, it has to be Acererak. The biggest, baddest demi-lich of 'em all, and the inventor of the TPK.

 

[brun]

Raistlin everyone! Have heard of any other baddy that killed all the gods? Is there anyone who acts with more self-confidence ? Who is more focused ? Who appears weaker ?

 

[Xarlen]

Let's not forget Rastlin turned Tenser into a smurf.

Or was that Rary?

 

[Staffan]

I can't believe you forgot the coolest villain *ever* in D&D.

The fiend who slew Aleena?

The man who was once described as "So twisted, he needs a corkscrew to put on his robes in the morning"?

BARGLE!

 

[BBrendolfus]

I have to say Lord Soth from Dargaard Keep. A peripheral villain from the Dragonlance world.

This deathknight (and co.) has killed too many pcs for me not to like him.

 

[Chun-tzu]

Raistlin (arguably) redeemed himself. Definitely an awesome character, but no BBEG. Entreri also has a streak of conscience. Neither of these guys is the essence of evil.

But I'm having a hard time choosing between Bane, Cyric, Lolth, and Tiamat (I don't know the Greyhawk guys).

 

[gordonknox]

Keraptis

Keraptis

S2: White Plume Mountain

 

[TiQuinn]

Wow, Steffan. I think you might've nailed it.

Poor little cleric.....never knew what hit her!

 

[Agamon]

Orcus. Definitely Orcus. Though Lolth and Tiamat come close.