Top 10 best revenge kills in Game of Thrones

Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow (image via Instagram)
Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow (image via Instagram)

In the troubled world of Westeros in Game of Thrones, honour and betrayal are interwoven, and vengeance is the primitive emotion that paves the way for destinies. Covering the distance from the cold wilderness beyond the Wall, to the heat of the streets of King's Landing, the characters fight their inner demons, searching for salvation from old wounds.

In this gory tale, particular intervals provoke a huge response and become a part of the whole fanbase's world memory. They are not just killings; they work out the cathartic judgment of years of deceit, pain, and aspiration.

The swords meet, the mysteries uncover, and the harsh justice is the guarantor. Whether it is a sly trickster's ruthless murder or a vehement warrior's fiery death, all these killings echo through the history of Westeros. This piece will center around the top ten killings of vengeance in all of the Seven Kingdoms.

Disclaimer: The ranking of the article is based on the personal opinions of the writer.


Top 10 best revenge kills in Game of Thrones (Ranked from 10-1)

10) Mirri Maz Duur by Daenerys Targaryen

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The death of Mirri Maz Duur occurred in Season 1 episode 10 titled, Fire and Blood of Game of Thrones. She was responsible for killing Khal Drogo, Daenerys's husband, and their unborn child. After discovering this Daenerys burned her alive in Drogo's funeral pyre.


9) Tywin Lannister by Tyrion Lannister

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Tywin Lannister died in season 4 episode 10, The Children of Game of Thrones. He was a ruthless manipulator who falsely accused his son, Tyrion Lannister of murdering his grandson Joffrey Baratheon. Moreover, Tyrion discovered that he was involved with his lover Shae.

In a moment of rage, Tyrion shot his father with a crossbow while he was on the privy, but not before eliciting his confessions.


8) The Mountain by The Hound

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Ser Gregor Clegane, The Mountain, was a brutal enforcer for Cersei. He was abusive towards his brother, Ser Sandor Clegane, The Hound. In Season 8 Episode 5 titled, The Bells of Game of Thrones, The Hound sought revenge for his disfigurement and traumatic childhood by facing him off in a brutal battle. They both met their ultimate end when they plunged into the ruins of King's Landing.


7) The Sept of Baelor by Cersei

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Episode 10 of season 6 of Game of Thrones titled The Winds of Winter of Game of Thrones is one of the most horrific mass killings of the series. Cersei Lannister orchestrated the explosion of The Sept of Baelor. The explosion resulted in the death of Margaery Tyrell, The High Sparrow, and many others. This explosion was Cersei's revenge against the Faith Militant and her enemies.


6) The imprisonment and poisoning of Tyene by Cersei

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In episode 3 of season 7 of Game of Thrones titled The Queen's Justice, Cersei poisoned Tyene Sand, the daughter of Ellaria Sand. This was Cersei's revenge against Ellaria Sand who had poisoned and killed Cersei's daughter Myrcella Baratheon.


5) The mutineers: Thorne, Yarwick & Olly at the Wall by Jon Snow

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In season 5 episode 10, Mother's Mercy of Game of Thrones, Jon Snow executed the mutineers Ser Alliser Thorne, Olly, and Yarwick for their betrayal and the murder of Ser Joer Mormont. They believed that Jon had betrayed the night watch by allowing the wildlings south of the wall. They orchestrated Jon's death by stabbing him.


4) Petyr Baelish by Sansa & Arya Stark

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Petyr Baelish, or The Littlefinger, was a master at manipulating and scheming throughout the series. He paid for his actions In season 7 episode 7, The Dragon and the Wolf of Game of Thrones. Sansa and Arya, with their brother Bran's help, exposed his treacherous actions. As his punishment, Arya slits his throat Through her Sword, The needle, in the Great Hall of Winterfell.


3) Ramsay Bolton by Sansa Stark

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Ramsay Bolton was the bastard son of Rosse Bolton. He was a sadistic tormentor who assaulted and abused Sansa after marrying her. In Season 6 Episode 9 of Game of Thrones titled Battle of the Bastards, she feeds Ramsay to his hounds after his defeat.


2) Joffrey Baratheon by Olenna Tyrell

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In season 4, episode 2 of Game of Thrones, titled, The Lion and the Rose, Olenna Tyrell orchestrated the death of Joffrey Baratheon. She poisoned him during his wedding feast, ensuring that he would no longer be able to harm her granddaughter, Margaery.


1) The extinction of House Frey by Arya Stark

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Robb Stark, his wife Talisa, and his mother Catelyn Stark were betrayed and brutally murdered at the Red Wedding by the Freys and the Boltons. In Season 7, Episode 1, Dragonstone, Arya Stark avenged these deaths by poisoning Walder Frey and his sons, ultimately wiping out the entire House Frey.


All the episodes of Games of Thrones are available to stream on HBO Max and Jio Cinema.

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