A good villain doesn’t just oppose your players—they shape the world around them. In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian walks through what makes a truly unforgettable villain, how to build them narratively and mechanically, and why the best villains aren’t just big bads… they’re personal.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:

Key elements of compelling villain design

How to foreshadow and feature villains before the final battle

How to use villains to provoke emotion, conflict, and player growth

🎁 Bonus content on Patreon: villain-building prompts, stat templates, and cinematic combat examples.