While viewers may tend to think about the characters’ impressive fighting abilities or vampire hunting skills when remembering the Blade trilogy, it’s worth noting that there were some brilliant humans and creatures in the movies, too.

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From the discerning Nyssa to the ingenious Sommerfield, there are quite a few smart characters from the trilogy. The brightest among them are able to use their knowledge in meaningful ways, whether it’s to achieve their own goals as Jared does or to contribute to the greater good like Whistler always strives to do.

Deacon Frost (Blade)

Frost holding up EDTA in Blade (1998).

Deacon may be a powerful Blade character in the trilogy, but he’s definitely not the smartest. His desire to resurrect the blood god allows him to turn a blind eye to everything that could go wrong. He’s arrogant enough to think that there would be no consequences to using twelve pure-bloods to summon La Magra, which is a decision that hurts him in the end.

His poor understanding of the hierarchies in the underworld is obvious when he kills the reigning head of the vampires, thinking it will somehow put him in charge. The sequel proves that this power vacuum is quickly filled by something more sinister. That said, he was able to translate supposedly irrecoverable ancient texts, it’s too bad he wasn’t smart enough to manage the knowledge he gains responsibly.

Drake/Dracula (Blade: Trinity)

Drake raising his sword in Blade: Trinity.

Some of the most intense and action-packed scenes in the trilogy involve Dracula himself, who goes by Drake in the modern age. As the first-ever vampire in existence, he supposedly has thousands of years of knowledge and experience, which are never really showcased in the movie.

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He’s more of an aggressive brute than anything else, even using a baby to threaten Blade at one point. One of the few times he shows he can be smart is when he recognizes that Blade is the future of the vampire race, even commending him for his impressive fighting skills. He also strategically transforms into Blade as he dies, which gives the protagonist a shot at anonymity – fans have yet to see if this clever move pays off for the daywalker.

Nyssa Damaskinos (Blade II)

Nyssa looks angrily at someone offscreen in Blade II.

Fans immediately see that Nyssa is a force to be reckoned with when she confronts Blade as he injects his thirst-suppressing serum after an epic action sequence in Blade II. Her argument about how he’s only denying his true identity may be misguided, but it’s still a smart statement.

Over the course of the movie, Nyssa shows that she’s not as hardheaded as the other vampires in the Bloodpack. While it takes her a while to realize that her father is tricking her, she is able to infer that something’s not right about the whole situation and makes the right choice in the end.

Abigail Whistler (Blade: Trinity)

Abigail Whistler leaning on a wall and holding her bow in Blade: Trinity.

Abigail is a badass vampire killer just like her father and she could likely be the lead star in her own vampire movie. She has trained for years to hunt vampires and carry on the Whistler family tradition.

It’s fun to watch her defeat vampires and she has shown that she can keep up with Sommerfield’s technical jargon and look for evidence about the blood farm. However, she doesn’t do anything extraordinarily brilliant, which fans can’t really fault her for since she’s often too busy curating her playlist for her next hunting spree.

Hannibal King (Blade: Trinity)

Hannibal King looking to the left in Blade: Trinity.

Once considered a vampire slave, Hannibal has devoted the rest of his life to eradicating the creatures from the face of the earth. His sharp humor and wittiness imply that he’s a quick thinker, but there’s one scene in particular that proves he’s more than just a funny sidekick.

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Fans may remember how he spends a few minutes talking about everything they’ve uncovered so far about Dracula. He eloquently explains the history of the vampire and talks about the theories surrounding his potential strength. He’s obviously an important part of the resistance, it’s just disappointing that audiences don’t see much of his brilliance in the film.

Blade (Blade Trilogy)

Blade raising a fist and smiling in a bloody factory in Blade.

Thanks to the thousands of vampires he has killed, Blade has mastered the art of hunting them down. He’s smart enough to track down any symbols they use to mark their hideouts and can quickly learn how to use new tools made by Whistler or Scud.

He can also be strategic, as seen in the several fight scenes in the Blade trilogy. The way he takes down Deacon with the EDTA is brilliant and how he uses Drake’s distraction against him is clever. He does tend to rely on others around him to do the heavy lifting when it comes to designing weapons and strategizing, though. Blade often fails or refuses to see the bigger picture, just like when he dismisses Whistler’s concerns about the vampires waging a PR war in Blade: Trinity.

Scud (Blade II)

Scud wearing a jacket and looking down at someone offscreen in Blade II.

Scud is far from being among the most likable characters in the Blade trilogy, but fans can’t deny that he’s among the smartest. Scud, or the Scudster as he obnoxiously enjoys calling himself, is able to gain Blade’s trust by showing how he can be just as or even more capable than the absent Whistler.

When Whistler warns him against making a UV bomb because the old man couldn’t do it himself, Scud scoffs at the idea and completes the weapon in a matter of hours. The only glaring sign of his stupidity is that he picks the wrong side, which becomes apparent to him in the end.

Abraham Whistler (Blade Trilogy)

Whistler holding a shotgun in Blade: Trinity.

Viewers can count on an epic fight scene whenever Blade and Whistler have to face a horde of vampires together, as the old man always has the daywalker’s back. He’s usually in charge of taking care of their base, fortifying it with advanced tech that can repel vampires.

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Whistler is also the more experienced weapons-maker, as although Scud has a few tricks up his sleeve, it’s Whistler who has the years of experience to pull off complicated designs. He’s smart enough to stick to Blade’s side despite the daywalker’s stubbornness at times and knows that he has to keep good friends around to take care of the mission even after his demise.

Dr. Karen Jenson (Blade)

Karen stands next to blade as he reaches for his sword in Blade (1998).

By pure luck or deus ex machina, Karen walks into Blade and Whistler’s lives just when they need her the most. The hematologist can do the one thing Whistler can’t for Blade, as she’s able to create a stronger serum and even a cure that he never takes.

She’s also responsible for the lethal EDTA that takes down Deacon, not to mention the life-saving action that gets Blade to that fight alive in the first place. It’s incredible to watch how readily she adapts to her new reality after Blade rescues her, considering how she had just gone through a traumatic experience with a vampire in the hospital before then.

Sommerfield (Blade: Trinity)

Sommerfield standing in front of a computer in Blade: Trinity.

Sommerfield is, without a doubt, the smartest character in the trilogy. She’s a memorable side character who plays the important role of developing the powerful bioweapon known as the Daystar, which has the potential to completely wipe out vampires.

She’s even brilliant enough to understand that there has to be a plan B in case someone attacks their cell, which unfortunately happens when Drake shows up and murders her. Thankfully, she leaves detailed instructions that ultimately make it possible for the crew to defeat Drake. Without her, the entire world would likely be shrouded in death and darkness, just like the ancient vampire wanted.

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