These characters either lack any villainous traits whatsoever or have so much concern over others that any signs of villainy are nearly completely drowned out. Frequently, these characters are called villains only because they fight against the hero. Basically, these guys are NEVER actively malevolent. They usually have some other reason for opposing the hero besides evil schemes. Ironically, these characters can be extremely dangerous to the hero as their high skill at arms/competence more than makes up for their lack of vileness. Fighting them also poses a moral dilemma which can also sap the hero's morale. It is at this point where an Anti-Villain starts to blur with the Hero Antagonist.
Having to kill a particularly well liked type 4 in a boss fight can be a Player Punch. Their deaths are extremely likely to be a Tear Jerker. These Anti-Villains have virtually no chance of becoming a true villain - in fact, if they did, it would probably mess up the flow of the story.
A defining trope for this type of Anti-Villain is the Designated Villain.
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