Top AO3 video game ships feature Baldur’s Gate, Genshin Impact, and Call of Duty
As a seasoned gamer with years of virtual camaraderie under my belt, I must say, this report has certainly piqued my curiosity! The Baldur’s Gate universe, with its rich lore and intricate character interactions, seems to have inspired some passionate pairings among the AO3 community. The Tav-centric ships, particularly the one between Tav and Astarion, hold a special place in my heart, given our shared adventuring spirit in the game.
What are the most popular video games pairings on AO3? Find out here!
A user known as centreoftheselights on Archive of Our Own (AO3) has revealed the top 2024 shipping statistics. Within this report are fan-written stories featuring video game characters. Read on for the top AO3 video game ships, which include characters from titles such as Genshin Impact, Call of Duty, Baldur’s Gate, Honkai: Star Rail, and more.
Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3 (Image via Larian Studios)
AO3 Ship Stats 2024: Top video game ships
- Rank 4: Astarion/Tav (Baldur’s Gate)
- Rank 11: Neuvillette/Wriothesley (Genshin Impact)
- Rank 12: Alhaitham/Kaveh (Genshin Impact)
- Rank 17: John “Soap” MacTavish/Simon “Ghost” Riley (Call of Duty)
- Rank 22: Blade/Dan Heng (Honkai: Star Rail)
- Rank 29: Aventurine/Dr. Ratio (Honkai: Star Rail)
- Rank 31: Gale/Tav (Baldur’s Gate)
- Rank 45: Astarion/Gale (Baldur’s Gate)
- Rank 48: Simon “Ghost” Riley/Reader (Call of Duty)
- Rank 52: Astarion/Reader (Baldur’s Gate)
- Rank 56: Astarion/The Dark Urge (Baldur’s Gate)
- Rank 57: Childe/Zhongli (Genshin Impact)
- Rank 73: Link/Zelda (Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom)
- Rank 85: The Dark Urge/Enver Gortash (Baldur’s Gate)
- Rank 84: Miles Edgeworth/Phoenix Wright (Ace Attorney)
- Rank 89: Akechi Goro/Persona 5 Protagonist (Persona 5)
- Rank 93: Furina/Neuvillette (Genshin Impact)
Astarion screenshot (Image via Larian Studios)
Astarion/Tav on AO3
In the 2024 report, the relationship between Astarion (a high elf and former vampire spawn) and the player character Tav from Baldur’s Gate is ranked among the top ten popular pairings on Archive of Our Own (AO3). Other notable relationships from Baldur’s Gate in this report include Gale with both Tav and Astarion, Astarion with the reader, Astarion and ‘The Dark Urge’, and ‘The Dark Urge’ with Enver Gortash. In the game, Astarion was once under the control of a vampire lord for two centuries but is now free to walk in sunlight and pursue his own destiny.
Baldur’s Gate ships
- Rank 4: Astarion/Tav
- Rank 31: Gale/Tav
- Rank 45: Astarion/Gale
- Rank 52: Astarion/Reader
- Rank 56: Astarion/The Dark Urge
- Rank 85: The Dark Urge/Enver Gortash
Neuvillette from Genshin Impact (Image via miHoYo)
Wriolette ship explained
As a dedicated gamer, I can’t help but share some intriguing insights about the ships in Genshin Impact that have really caught my eye. The Neuvillette/Wriothesley pairing seems to be the fan-favorite, with Alhaitham/Kaveh trailing closely behind. In the game’s lore, Neuvillette and Wriothesley first crossed paths in a courtroom during Wriothesley’s trial, which was surprisingly swift due to his confession. Fast forward a few years, and Neuvillette plays a pivotal role in helping Wriothesley ascend to the position of Duke of Fortress of Meropide. It’s heartwarming to see how proud Neuvillette is when Wriothesley starts wearing his vision for all to appreciate.
Wriothesley from Genshin Impact (Image via miHoYo)
Genshin Impact ships
- Rank 11: Neuvillette/Wriothesley
- Rank 12: Alhaitham/Kaveh
- Rank 57: Childe/Zhongli
- Rank 93: Furina/Neuvillette
Ghost from Call of Duty Modern Warfare II (Image via Cracking Bananas on YouTube)
GhostSoap fandom on AO3
Moving forward, we introduce GhostSoap, a well-known duo in the gaming world. This team represents the longstanding relationship between Ghost and Soap, dating back to the 2009 Modern Warfare 2 game. Their partnership extends into Modern Warfare III, set for release in 2023.
Soap from Call of Duty Modern Warfare II (Image via Cracking Bananas on YouTube)
Call of Duty ships
- Rank 17: John “Soap” MacTavish/Simon “Ghost” Riley
- Rank 48: Simon “Ghost” Riley/Reader
Dan Heng from Honkai: Star Rail (Image via miHoYo)
Honkai: Star Rail, Legend of Zelda, Ace Attorney, and Persona 5 ships
Various duos featured in the report are Blade and Dan Heng, Aventurine and Dr. Ratio (from Honkai: Star Rail), Link with Zelda, Miles Edgeworth alongside Phoenix Wright (Ace Attorney), and Akechi Goro together with the Protagonist (Persona 5).
Aventurine from Honkai: Star Rail (Image via miHoYo)
Honkai: Star Rail
- Rank 22: Blade/Dan Heng
- Rank 29: Aventurine/Dr. Ratio
Legend of Zelda
- Rank 73: Link/Zelda
Ace Attorney
- Rank 84: Miles Edgeworth/Phoenix Wright
Persona 5
- Rank 89: Akechi Goro/Persona 5 Protagonist
Dr. Ratio from Honkai: Star Rail (Image via miHoYo)
It appears many authors on Archive of Our Own (AO3) have a shared inclination towards writing stories where they are paired with famous fictional characters as characters. The study indicates a significant preference among these writers for slash pairings, which denote romantic relationships between male characters.
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