As it’s said on Game of Thrones, all men must die. But during the show’s final season, some will bite the dust sooner than others. With the army of the dead marching towards Winterfell with an intention to wipe out humanity and Cersei trying to cement her power in the Seven Kingdoms, plenty of characters will not make it. Some will fall to the army of the dead. Minor characters will put on redshirts to show how much danger everyone’s in. Some will get killed in gruesome ways. While some will get what’s coming to them. Nonetheless, expect fans to shed tears on some of them. Because when you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die. And even if you win, you won’t be on top for long since you’ll end up dead.

Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane– given that he’s a giant, intimidating, zombie killing machine who does Cersei’s bidding, he’ll have to swing his sword at someone who matters at some point. When he does, the show will milk it for all it’s worth, especially when he falls. The only question is who’ll take him down and whether he’ll take anyone down with him. Still, if he doesn’t fall to his brother the Hound at Cleganebowl (which will most likely happen since the showrunners have teased it for a couple of years), someone will get him. And it’ll be after Qyburn goes so there will be no way to resurrect him again.

Ellaria Sand– given now that she was last seen headed for a Red Keep dungeon, she’s probably dead already. Sure Cersei said she wouldn’t let her die even if the guards have to force feed her. But that promise probably isn’t going to stick after she watches her daughter Tyene bite the dust to poison.

Cersei Lannister– now that she’s sitting pretty on the Iron Throne, she’s been setting herself for a huge fall from the jump, making nothing but enemies and the wrong kind of friends. Daenerys wants her throne and has dragons. Arya’s vowed to kill her for years. The Night King wants to kill everyone. While her brother, lover, and confidante Jamie has abandoned her. Even her allies are dangerous, like Euron who wants to marry her. Furthermore, she’s pregnant, which won’t go well with Euron. For all the evil’s she’s done, Cersei needs to go. Thus, the only question is how many more enemies she’ll have to take down before she bites the dust.

Melisandre– at 400 years old, she’s got a lot of blood on her hands. Melissandre’s blind devotion to the Lord of Light and belief that she’s saving the world has inspired her to commit terrible atrocities. But in recent seasons, she’s been wrestling with her guilt and it’s difficult to imagine a situation she’d try hard to avoid meeting her maker. Hell, she’s admitted that she’s been ready to die for many years while she’s scared the hell out of Varys by proclaiming they’d both die in Westeros. Though Melisandre is so powerful that it’s hard to picture a mere mortal taking her down, she’s made an enemy of Arya Stark for taking Gendry to Dragonstone. And while we know that Gendry is alive and well after a multi-season absence, Arya thinks Mel killed him and his death must be avenged. While the red witch has assured the two will meet again. If not, then she could sacrifice herself to the White Walkers.

Theon Greyjoy– now that Ramsay neutered him after he’s made just about every wrong decision he could possibly make, Theon’s only purpose in life is rescuing his sister Yara from his evil uncle Euron. Yet, whether he may succeed is another matter since he failed the first time due to his PTSD and he’s headed in the wrong direction. Sure his betrayal of the Starks have paved way for the Boltons taking over Winterfell, which he’s paid for dearly. Yet, he ultimately helped Sansa escape from her monstrous husband Ramsay. Nonetheless, his story may end in 2 ways. He could die saving Yara and atoning for his sins. Or he could live after Euron and Yara as the last Greyjoy leader of the Ironborn. But more likely, he seems to be on the path to a redemptive death, which will be a fitting end to the unluckiest guy in Westeros.

Jorah Mormont– despite initially serving Daenerys in order to secure a pardon and return to Westeros, Jorah fell in love with his queen and spent the next 6 seasons by her side. Though considering he’s much older than his Dany, he knew that any romance with her wasn’t going to happen. So he stuck around as her adviser instead. Due to his grayscale things looked bleak for Jorah in Season 7, but a trip to the Citadel and Sam Tarly cured his illness. Only for him to head to the North for a suicide mission before returning to Dany’s side. As a secondary character, his place in the narrative puts him in the crossfire. Since Jorah won’t sit on the sidelines when his queen’s under threat from her many enemies, expect him to become his world’s version of Sidney Carton.

Edmure Tully– otherwise known as the Groom from the Red Wedding, we’re not 100% if he’d make an appearance. Though with Walder Frey and his heirs dead and being the last Tully to change himself, someone has to fill the leadership vacuum in the Riverlands. Though he might be rotting in Riverrun’s prison dungeon at this point. Still, if he does show up, the show probably wouldn’t gain much from killing him since we don’t know the guy very well. On the other hand, this makes him expendable which isn’t a great thing to be when an army of zombies bears down on you. Nonetheless, the show will need someone to rule the Riverlands after the main conflict is over and Edmure is the prime candidate. Though he has a son who could fill the role. Either way, he’s not much of a fighter and doesn’t have a knack for strategy. But he’s honor-bound to fight with his Stark in-laws against the White Walkers. But unless being stuck in prison has knocked some sense into him, he’s going down.

Jamie Lannister– though he started the series pushing a kid out the window, he’s slowly morphed into a character we could cheer for. After he’s spent some time with Brienne and got his hand chopped off. At the end of Season 7, Jamie’s headed north to join the fight against the army of the dead, which will be very, very dangerous for a man with one hand. If he survives, he has to deal with his sister. Jamie and Cersei both said they would leave together as they were born. Perhaps he could spend his days with Brienne or alone. But since Jamie has crimes to answer for, he probably can’t escape his fate.

Varys-he’s an enigma who’s intent on placing a Targaryen on the Iron Throne. But we don’t know whether if he truly cares about the realm or if it’s just a self-serving desire. If he’s an all-seeing altruistic manipulator seeking a peace that will last beyond his own life, he might have a chance at a comfy retirement. But he could just as easily die in the service of it as well. Yet, if Varys is serving his own nefarious purposes, he’s sure to meet an untimely end. After all, he did very little to advance Daenerys’ cause in Seasons 2-4. And in Season 7, Dany threatened to burn the eunuch if he betrayed her. On top of that, Melisandre prophesized his death. “I have to die in this strange country, just like you.”

Grey Worm– we’ve probably seen his death coming for awhile since he’s on the front lines in every engagement. But fighting the undead in the wintry North is different than what he’s used to in combat. Besides, one can only escape death so many times. But don’t feel bad since dying fighting is what he’s prepared his whole life anyway. Also, he has a beautiful love story with Missandei so you’ll be shedding tears on this one.

The Night King– well, he has to die, doesn’t he? But we don’t really know much about him or his motivations. Perhaps deep down he’s a man who the Children of the Forest turned him into an ice monster against his will and he’s only knocking down the Wall to escape a prison he didn’t deserve. Then again, he could just have no feelings whatsoever. Though most likely Jon will drive Longclaw into his chest. Though it’s possible that he could be driven back or even win.

Eddison “Dolorous Edd” Tollet– a fan favorite for his dour wit, friendship with Jon Snow, and a knack for staying alive in a show known for redshirting (killing off minor characters). As of Season 7, new Lord Commander Edd and the remnants of the Night’s Watch are holed up in Castle Black. While the White Walkers have broken through Eastwatch and are heading south. Should the Night King brings his forces to bear on the castle’s unprotected side, the acting Lord Commander and his men might as well be the redshirt army. Sure, Edd has fought wights before, but when the army of dead comes knocking at their door, it’s over. The only way he can avoid death is if anyone summons him before the White Walkers descend on Castle Black or if the army of the dead skips the place entirely.

Beric Dondarrion– now that Red Priest Thoros died in Season 7, the next time the Brotherhood Without Banners leader dies will be his last. In fact, he’s already dead in the books. A champion of the Lord of Light, Beric has been fighting the Great War against darkness since the series began. Given he’s a walking dead man who’s got nothing left but to live and die for the cause, he doesn’t stand a chance of surviving past victory. Since he’s not a big part of things.

Euron Greyjoy– with Jamie’s departure and Cersei’s promise of sharing her bed and kingdom, things might be looking up for this Ironborn king. When he returns from Essos with the Golden Company, he’d want to cash in those IOUs. But with the army of the dead along with Daenerys and Jon’s forces, and Yara and Theon still around, Euron’s number coming up. Besides, Cersei doesn’t make the best ally, given what happened to the Tyrells. So it’s only a matter of when Euron will bite the dust and by whom. Since it’s difficult to see such an irredeemable villain being left alive in the end.

Qyburn– he’s one of those supporting characters who’s been slipping directly under the radar for years since he’s been on the show since the beginning. In the show, he’s saved Jamie from losing his arm, brought the Mountain back to life, and helped Cersei to blow up the Great Sept of Baelor. He may be a quiet man, but he’s got tricks. Given the projected high body count in Season 8, he’s sure to have a great opportunity to examine fallen White Walkers. Still, once he’s hitched a ride to Cersei’s star, he’s destined to fall. Chances are, he’ll stand with her to the last. Maybe the Mountain can hulk out and lash out some poetic justice to his Dr. Frankenstein.

“Bronze” Yohn Royce– a sturdy secondary character since Season 4, Royce is steely and no-nonsense. But we haven’t really delved into his inner thoughts and feelings. Nor has he ever been the head of his own storyline. Since a clash at Winterfell is inevitable, not every character will survive. Sure a couple major characters will die but not right away. So we must kill off some from the supporting cast and Royce is the ideal candidate. He’s a military commander so it’s all too easy for him to meet the end of a White Walker’s ice spear. Or the writers could surprise us. Since there won’t be much fallout on whether he lives or dies. But chances are good that he dies.

Visceryon– now that he’s an undead ice dragon who’s broke down the Wall, his destruction has become a top priority for the good of humanity in Westeros and the known world. Chances are, either one his brothers or that giant dragon killing contraption will.