3 Niko Bellic traits that GTA 6 Lucia or Jason should have

Niko Bellic is one of the greatest heroes from the Grand Theft Auto series, and GTA 6 Lucia or Jason should have some of his traits. His strong personality is what made his story memorable in Grand Theft Auto 4, and many fans have been comparing him with Jason since the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer's release.

While we don't know much about what GTA 6 Lucia or Jason might turn out to be like, they should have a few traits taken from Niko Bellic. Here's a short list of such traits, exploring how they made Niko so memorable and why GTA 6 Lucia or Jason should have these traits.

Note: This article is entirely subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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The best Niko Bellic traits that Rockstar should apply to GTA 6 Lucia or Jason

1) Calm and collected

Niko Bellic is the perfect example of a strong, silent type protagonist. Although cliched, this type of hero is undeniably likable, and it's not surprising that Niko is often considered one of the best protagonists in the series. The reason for this likeability is that he doesn't lose his cool or act irresponsibly. Through this trait, Niko acts as the foil to Roman, who is more like comic relief in the story.

As a former soldier, Niko Bellic never loses his cool even in the toughest of situations, making him a formidable opponent and an efficient killer. We only see him break near the end of the story after Kate or Roman (depending on the chosen ending) dies. This also shows a human side to him, which is important to consider when making nuanced characters.

GTA 6 Lucia or Jason needs to have this trait, where one of them is calm and collected while the other one is rash and impulsive. This is just an assumption, but from the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, we can see that Lucia is the one who carries out the store robbery while Jason just tags along. We can also see Lucia incarcerated in the very beginning, which implies that she could be impulsive or less careful compared to Jason.

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2) Eager to help strangers

The Strangers and Freaks side missions in Grand Theft Auto 5 originated from its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto 4. Niko Bellic could meet a whole cast of interesting characters whom he can help out. Some of these missions are rather wholesome, as they show the kind of person Niko is beneath the exterior of a former human trafficker who's seemingly a cold-blooded killer.

The fact that he wants to change his life around and do good comes out in these side missions where he helps random strangers with no ulterior motives. In fact, some of the strangers he initially helps out are despicable, like the serial killer Eddie Low, the suspicious husband Jeff Harlingford, or even the vain Sara.

GTA 6 Lucia or Jason should also get such side missions where they get to help out strangers without any selfish reasons. Not only would these add variety to the game, but they'll also explore a different side to the protagonists.

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3) Cynical or pragmatic

Niko Bellic is a war veteran who has been through one of the darkest modern-day conflicts in human history, the Yugoslav Wars. It's implied throughout the storyline in Grand Theft Auto 4 that he's seen some dark and disturbing things and even describes a war crime at one point. As such, it's understandable why he has a cynical view of people and the world, which is the opposite of Roman's cheery optimism.

Sometimes, Niko also makes commentaries on social realities in the US and even on the human condition from time to time. While this makes the game seem more serious than it is, it's a welcome change from the usual format of the craziness and arcade fun of the Grand Theft Auto series. The next game's protagonists, GTA 6 Lucia or Jason, should show such traits as well.

One of them could be made cynical and pessimistic, or someone who simply provides a realistic opinion on a situation. Meanwhile, the other could be the one who conveys the craziness and recklessness associated with Grand Theft Auto protagonists in general.