The 9 Magic Knight Squads that protect the Clover Kingdom's borders are led by 9 of the most powerful mages. William Vangeance, Yami Sukehiro, Nozel Silva, Charlotte Roselei, Fuegoleon Vermillion, Jack the Ripper, Dorothy Unsworth, Kaiser Granvorka, and Rill Boismortier possess incredible powers that come with an equal amount of responsibilities.

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Of course, not all of the Magic Knight Captains carry the full weight of responsibility that comes with their strength. There are those who lean into the perks of their position without paying much attention to the responsibilities that come in tow. Considering the harsh realities that are paired with the title "Magic Knight Squad Captain" it is no surprise when many of the names listed above put their responsibilities on hold to pursue a life of unadulterated freedom.

10 Perk: After Being Welcomed By Julius Novachrono, A Magic Knight Captain Earns The Right To Call On A Bevy Of Powerful Allies

julius and yami first meeting black clover

To rise to the ranks of Magic Knight Squad Captain, a member of the Magic Knights must be recognized by the Wizard King for their exemplary performance. In the modern era, this recognition comes from Julius Novachrono, the most powerful mage in the Clover Kingdom.

Having Julius Novachrono as an ally is a massive perk, but few Magic Knight Captains are forced to call on the power of the Wizard King thanks to the power of their peers. The 9 Magic Knight Squads are each led by a powerful mage that has sworn a vow to protect Clover Kingdom's citizens.

9 Harsh Reality: The Star Merit Reward System Forces The Squad Knight Captains To Compete With Each Other

Black Clover Yami holding a star

Although Julius Novachrono has good intentions with his star merit reward system, it forces the Magic Knight Squad Captains into a competitive fervor that only hinders their ability to work together.

Jack the Ripper and Yami play into the star competition with smiles on their face, but when considering the class disparity in Clover Kingdom, this sort of competition may be more dangerous than it is worth.

8 Perk: The Title Magic Knight Captain Is Enough To Earn Clover Kingdom's Citizens' Respect

Rill _ Magic Knight Squad Captain

Magic Knight Captains are forced to carry a heavy burden by serving on the front lines of Clover Kingdom's military force. Luckily, this burden is respected by the majority of citizens that live safely within this kingdom's borders.

The Star Award Festival is a perfect example of the respect that a Magic Knight Captain receives from the public. During this event, citizens from all over the Clover Kingdom travel to the capital to celebrate the Magic Knight Squads and their valiant captains.

7 Harsh Reality: A Magic Knight Captain Must Stand As The First Line Of Defense When Clover Kingdom Is Threatened By The Forces Of Evil

Yami smoking

The 9 Squad Captains that stand at the top of the Magic Knight Squads are extraordinarily powerful, but the forces that threaten Clover Kingdom are even more powerful. From reincarnated Elves to Demons from the underworld, the evil that casts its shadow over Clover Kingdom is more powerful than even the Wizard King himself.

Without the combined might of the Squad Captains and their Knights, the Clover Kingdom would have fallen many times over. This is proven when powerful mages like Fuegoleon Vermillion and William Vangeance are defeated in the opening battle of two separate wars.

6 Perk: Magic Knight Captains Are Free To Move Through The Clover Kingdom However They See Fit

Yami and His Magic Beasts

While nobody truly has complete freedom within civil society, the Magic Knight Squad Captains of Clover Kingdom come closer than most. Yami Sukehiro is proof of the endless freedoms that a Squad Captain is granted in Clover Kingdom.

Before Asta joined the Black Bulls, Yami's squad was more of a menace to the public than it was a benefit. Instead of serving his kingdom, Yami served himself. After stealing a castle from a young mage, he went on to house a collection of dangerously powerful magical creatures and mages without making any attempts to reign in the latter. Still, Yami was allowed to freely explore his own whims thanks to his title.

5 Harsh Reality: Fuegoleon Proves That Magic Knight Captains Are The First Target For Terrorist Groups

Fuegoleon Vermillion

Before Yami, Yuno, and Asta ever faced the power of the devils at the center of the Elven Invasion of Clover Kingdom, the most powerful Magic Knight Captain was taken off the playing field in order to make space for the elven reincarnation. Though it may be bold to call Fuegoleon Vermillion the most powerful Magic Knight Squad Captain, the man behind the Eye of the Midnight Sun believed him to be the biggest threat to their plot.

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This is the risk that a mage takes when they take up the title of Magic Knight Captain. The title comes with a target, regardless of whether the one carrying it is the strongest or not.

4 Perk: The Ability To Delegate Work To A Magic Knight Is A Supernatural Perk

Yami grabs Asta's head

The Magic Knight Captains are believed to be the strongest mages in the Clover Kingdom. While this is undoubtedly true in most cases, there are some Magic Knights that rival the power of their Captains.

Of course, the strength that lies in the hands of Yuno and Asta is always within reach of their squad Captain by means of seniority. When Yami is in a bind trying to figure out how to defeat Dante, he is able to call on Asta to aid him in combat. The same can be said for William Vangeance who is bound to be saved by the two strongest members of his Magic Knight Squad when Black Clover returns with the ongoing struggle between the Spade and Clover Kingdoms.

3 Harsh Reality: Babysitting A Group Of Overpowered Mages Is A Grueling Task

Every member of the Black Bulls

There are a lot of benefits to leading a Magic Knight Squad, but this position also demands a certain amount of babysitting that most Squad Captains fail to acknowledge. The Magic Knights members are a mixed bag of experienced and inexperienced mages with varying levels of magical power.

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As is common in most shonen anime series, Black Clover casts children amongst its list of powerful characters. This means that the Magic Knight Squad Captains are responsible for babysitting immature children with the ability to bend the natural world at their will. Yami might find this job entertaining, but not every Captain feels the same.

2 Perk: The Royal Squad Captains Can Freely Pull From The Wealth Of Clover Kingdom

Nozel _ Smirk _ Black Clover

Not every Magic Knight Captain has access to the resources that Nozel Silva does, but each of them is given the opportunity to tap into Clover Kingdom's bank whenever necessary. Even Nozel pulls from a set of resources that were collected well before his time.

Although he may have the idea that the resources he pulls from are his alone, the Silva family has long been supported by Clover Kingdom's citizens.

1 Harsh Reality: Every Magic Knight Captain Is Expected To Be An Example To Both Mage & Non-Mage

Asta in Black Clover Episode 170 final scene, looking up and grinning.

In a world where magic is everything, there are those who possess no magic at all. This is the case in the Clover Kingdom and the Kingdoms that surround the country that serves as the main setting for Black Clover.

This fact means that the Magic Knight Squad Captains are not only responsible for the well-being of the magic-wielding citizens of Clover Kingdom, but the magicless citizens as well.

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