History Main / ChevalierVsRogue

* In an episode of ''Series/KungFu'', Shaolin priest Caine goes up against a ninja that a rich homesteader has in his employ. Both are contemptuous of the other.

Sub-trope of CoolVsAwesome and OrderVsChaos. Compare SamuraiInNinjaTown; KnightKnaveAndSquire; ForceAndFinesse; SoldierVsWarrior; HealthDamageAsymmetry; ArrogantGodVsRagingMonster. Contrast PiratesVersusNinjas .

* ''Franchise/AssassinsCreed'' has it as its central concept, featuring a secret conflict between the Assassins and the Templars. Though the rule truly applies mostly in the first game; by the time of the next games, the Templars have become mostly as shadowy as the Assassins over the course of the years.

** In ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'', Snake is the ninja (ironically enough) to the knight of the Cyborg Ninja (AKA his old FriendlyEnemy Grey Fox). The latter wears a suit of PoweredArmour, slaughters his way through scores of enemies, and follows a strict code of honour (if you use your fists in the boss fight with him, he'll likewise discard his sword). Meanwhile, Snake sneaks around everywhere and is forced to hide if he's caught.

** The above is echoed in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty''. Raiden is the one who has been sneaking around everywhere and hiding when he's caught. Meanwhile, the BigBad, SolidusSnake, has PoweredArmor, CombatTentacles, is a DefectorFromDecadence and (at least according to his own {{Motive Rant}}s) a WellIntentionedExtremist seeking to free the world from an OmniscientCouncilOfVagueness called The Patriots -- excuse me, "the La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo". For added bonus, the duel is a SwordFight between Raiden, wielding a straight-bladed and single-edged [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninjat%C5%8D ninjatō]], while Solidus wields the samurai [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daish%C5%8D daishō]] pairing of [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]] and wakizashi.

Sub-trope of CoolVsAwesome and OrderVsChaos. Compare SamuraiInNinjaTown; KnightKnaveAndSquire; ForceAndFinesse; SoldierVsWarrior; HealthDamageAsymmetry; ArrogantGodVsRagingMonster. Contrast PiratesVersusNinjas.

See also NobleMaleRoguishMale, in which the Chevalier and the Rogue are on the same side instead of fighting against each other.

Sub-trope of CoolVsAwesome and OrderVsChaos. Compare SamuraiInNinjaTown; KnightKnaveAndSquire; ForceAndFinesse; SoldierVsWarrior; HealthDamageAsymmetry. Contrast PiratesVersusNinjas.

* ''Manga/{{Berserk}}'': First as friends, Griffith and Guts were the stereotypes of [[NobleMaleRoguishMale the Chevalier and the Rogue]] respectively. After Guts left the Band of the Falcon, Griffith betrays his group and becomes one with the darkness converting into Femto, a [[VillanWithGoodPublicity a charismatic knightly villain seen as a hero by all]] but the few who know of his true nature opposed to the roguish Guts.

* ''Manga/{{Berserk}}'': Inverted. First as friends, Griffith and Guts were the stereotypes of [[NobleMaleRoguishMale the Chevalier and the Rogue]] respectively. After Guts left the Band of the Falcon, Griffith betrays his group and becomes one with the darkness converting into Femto, becoming in the now EnemyMine of Guts.

* The '''Chevaliers''' are typically [[CharacterAlignment Lawful]], with a very strict CodeOfHonor and discipline. They favor heavy armor, swords, and direct fight. If good, they are most likely to be [[ThePaladin Paladins]] or [[KnightInShiningArmor Knights in Shining Armor]]; if Evil, they will usually be {{Knight Templar}}s or {{Noble Demon}}s.
* The '''Rogues''', on the other hand, usually are [[CharacterAlignment Chaotic]], prone to CombatPragmatism and cunning (they may have a code of conduct as well, but it will usually be less strict than the Chevaliers'). They favor light armor (if they wear armor at all), and will use daggers, knives, or other small weapons that are more reliable for stealth than an open fight. If good, they are most certainly [[LoveableRogue Loveable Rogues]]. If evil, they will frequently be [[MurderInc hired killers]] or some nebulous criminal organisation trying to scheme for domination. If not, [[HeroWithBadPublicity expect people to not trust them as easily as Knights]].

* Introduced in ''PokemonBlackAndWhite'', rival Bug-type Pokémon Accelgor and Escavalier invoke the aesthetic of this trope; the former resembling a ninja (the Rogue) and the latter a jousting knight (the Chevalier).

* The '''Rogues''', on the other hand, usually are [[CharacterAlignment Chaotic]], prone to CombatPragmatism and cunning (they may have a code of conduct as well, but it will usually be less strict than the Chevaliers'). They favor light armor (if they wear armor at all), and will use daggers, knives, or other small weapons that are more reliable for stealth than an open fight. If evil, they will frequently be [[MurderInc hired killers]] or some nebulous criminal organisation trying to scheme for domination. If not, [[HeroWithBadPublicity expect people to not trust them as easily as Knights]].

This trope is about two characters or factions that antagonize each other. The specific relationship the two of them share can vary from mere rivalry, to being sworn enemies, to just being complete opposites, but the point is that they are pretty much {{Foil}}s to each others, and most likely to not be in a good relationship. Typically, their archetypes use the following rules:

* The '''Rogues''', on the other hand, usually are [[CharacterAlignment Chaotic]], prone to CombatPragmatism and cunning (they may have a code of conduct as well, but it will usually be less strict than the Chevaliers'). They favor light armor (if they wear armor at all), and will use daggers, knifes, or other small weapons that are more reliable for stealth than an open fight. If evil, they will frequently be [[MurderInc hired killers]] or some nebulous criminal organisation trying to scheme for domination. If not, [[HeroWithBadPublicity expect people to not trust them as easily as Knights]].

This trope is seen in many cultures and settings: in Japan we have {{Samurai}} (Chevaliers) and {{Ninja}}s (Rogues); if magic is present in the setting, Chevaliers will often be an AntiMagicalFaction (though [[MagicKnight exceptions do exist]]) and Rogues are more likely than the Chevaliers to have access to mystic abilities; in nautical settings, the Rogues may be Pirates and the Navy the Chevaliers, and so on.

* ''Film/SixStringSamurai'' pits the SamuraiCowboy protagonist [[Music/BuddyHolly Buddy]] against Death (who looks like Slash). The former doesn't have much of a code of honour per se, but he does get upset over killing a fairly young challenger, reluctantly adopts a young orphan and fights head on. Meanwhile, Death mainly relies on letting his three minions shoot his targets (and isn't above taking a KidSidekick hostage to force the hero to surrender).

** In ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'', Snake is the ninja (ironically enough) to the knight of the Cyborg Ninja (AKA his old FriendlyEnemy Grey Fox). The latter wears a suit of PoweredArmour, slaughters his way through scores of enemies and follows a strict code of honour (if you use your fists in the boss fight with him, he'll likewise discard his sword). Meanwhile Snake sneaks around everywhere and is forced to hide if he's caught.

* One the main conflicts throughout ''VideoGame/TalesOfVesperia'' and its prequel movie ''First Strike'' is the relationship between Yuri Lowell, our LovableRogue, and his ChildhoodFriend: the IdealHero, Flynn.

* In the world of ''Literature/MetamorKeep'', the southern continent is dominated by two rival sects, the Sondeckis and the Kankorans. However, both sides believe that they are the cheveliers and the other are the rogues, as they disagree whether "order" comes from law, or from a natural order. Both sides avoid heavy armor and direct combat; however, Sondeckis tend to swear allegiances and fight for honor, while Kankorans are open to anyone with the highest offer. The trope is played more straight at the Keep itself, with Charles the Sondeckis and Rickkter the Kankoran (and a CombatPragmatist to boot).

* In ''VideoGame/RhythmThiefAndTheEmperorsTreasure'' we get a PhantomThief as TheProtagonist and a villain with Chevaliers.

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See also NobleMaleRoguishMale, in which the Chevalier and the Rogue are on the same side instead of fight against each other.

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* Averted in ''Anime/KirbyOfTheStars''. In one episode, Meta Knight mentions that the ninjas were just as responsible as the knights for defending the world against the army of monsters.

* ''Franchise/MetalGear'':

* From ''Anime/SamuraiChamploo'', we have Jin as the Chevalier who exemplifies the values of the Samurai but hasn't found any worthy lord and uses an orthodox fighting style and Mugen as the Rogue who used to be a pirate, is a BloodKnight, and uses a self-taught ConfusionFu style derived from [[AnachronismStew breakdancing]].

* Season 2 of ''WesternAnimation/Ben10UltimateAlien'' has its main plot focused on a war between the KnightTemplar, [[AntiMagicalFaction Magic-disliking]], [[FantasticRacism anti-alien]] NobleDemon{{s}} Forever Knights, and the ninja-esque, shadowy, Magic-wielding, EldritchAbomination-worshipping Esoterica.

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* Season 2 of ''WesternAnimation/Ben10UltimateAlien'' has its main plot focused on a war between the KnightTemplar, [[AntiMagicalFaction Magic-disliking]], [[FantasticRacism anti-alien]] NobleDemon{{s}} Forever Knights, and the ninja-esque, shadowy, Magic-wielding, EldritchAbomination-worshipping Esoterica.

* ''Manga/{{Berserk}}'': Inverted. First as friends, Griffith and Guts were the stereotypes of [[NobleMaleRoguishMale the Chevalier and the Rogue]] respectively. After Guts left the Band of the Falcon, Griffith betrays his group and becomes one with the darkness converting into Femto, becoming in the now EnemyMine of Guts.

* The ''Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean'' film series fit this trope if they're paired with naval law enforcers/troops, i.e the navy. Pirates being rogue, navy being chevalier.

* ''VideoGame/RhythmThiefAndTheEmperorsTreasure'': We get a PhantomThief as TheProtagonist and a villain with Chevaliers.
* Zidane and Steiner from ''Videogame/FinalFantasyIX''. Zidane is a professional thief and member of Tantalus, a thieves guild posing as a travelling theatre troupe, while Steiner is leader of the Knights of Pluto and responsible for the safety of the Alexandrian Royal Family. The two come into conflict when Tantalus attempts to kidnap Princess Garnet, but eventually [[TeethClenchedTeamwork agree to work together]] for the sake of the Princess' safety.
* ''VideoGame/NeverwinterNights2'': On arriving in Neverwinter, the PlayerCharacter must choose to join the Neverwinter City Watch, eventually leading to membership in the Neverwinter Nine, or the local thieves' guild, leading to membership in the Shadow Thieves.
* In ''VideoGame/RhythmThiefAndTheEmperorsTreasure'' we get a PhantomThief as TheProtagonist and a villain with Chevaliers.

* The '''Rogues''', on the other hand, usually are [[CharacterAlignment Chaotic]], prone for CombatPragmatism and cunning (they may have a code of conduct as well, but it will usually be less strict than the Chevaliers'). They favor light armor (if they wear armor at all), daggers, knifes, or other small weapons that are more reliable for stealth than an open fight. If evil, they will frequently be [[MurderInc hired killers]] or some nebulous criminal organisation trying to scheme for domination. If not, [[HeroWithBadPublicity expect people to not trust them as easily as Knights]].

Sub-trope of CoolVsAwesome and OrderVsChaos. Compare SamuraiInNinjaTown, KnightKnaveAndSquire, ForceAndFinesse, SoldierVsWarrior, HealthDamageAsymmetry. Contrast PiratesVersusNinjas.