Top Ten Most Intelligent Star Wars Characters

This man almost single-handedly brought down a government stable for 1,000 years. He manipulated everyone, including Yoda, and made the galaxy destroy itself through a war just to get rid of democracy. If this was a list of who has the most wisdom, I think Yoda would definitely be in the top three, but this is a list of who is the smartest.

He took down the senate, made Anakin turn evil, initiated Order 66, and caused wars. Honestly, there's no surprise that Palpatine is the smartest character.

He is the creator of all the events from the first movie to the last movie. And of course, the most intelligent character, Our Emperor Palpatine, is back to surprise us another time in the conclusion of the saga.

Love him. Always have. Always will. He is intelligent beyond human possibility and much more sophisticated and aristocratic than any other character in the franchise. Sidious might be the only character more intelligent... but I'm not so sure.

I mean he fooled everyone else, except the rebels and Grand Admiral Thrawn, into believing that he was the good guy, but since Thrawn chose the "bad" side willingly and fully aware, it's possible that he's smarter than even Sidious. It's possible. Not definite. To me it is... but I don't handle criticism very well, so I'll just say that it's possible.

Another brilliant commander.

He is smart enough to not fail and be killed by Darth Vader like pretty much everyone else.

Yoda is the smartest character who thinks before he does anything and teaches Luke.

Yoda is the smartest, but everyone had to go and ruin the list by voting for Jar Jar.

First one to become a force ghost and the only one who believed Anakin to be the Chosen One from the start! Should be second in my opinion.

Without him, there was no Anakin, and without Anakin, nothing would happen.

Maul was obviously a very smart person. One thing I think about a lot is how people tend to overlook Maul when considering intelligent Star Wars characters. In his final battle with Obi-Wan, from just a few minor details, he deduced that "Ben" was there to watch over a person. That just shows his attention to detail and just how smart he was before he then died.

He is clearly the most intelligent character because of his ability to see that neither the Sith nor the Jedi could have control. Plus, he was struck down by both many times but was still able to lead his own team (Death Watch). He also seems to be very persuasive, as he teamed with the pirates, Death Watch, the Jedi, the Sith, and many more.

Jedi master who somehow managed to survive 20 years after Order 66, while living within the territory of the Galactic Empire and encountering Inquisitors every week. Yet, despite only changing his first name, he was not found out as a Jedi. Either everyone on the planet and in the sector of the Empire that hunts down Jedi is stupid, or he is too smart for the Imperials.

A general is the highest rank for a Jedi in the military. They don't exactly gift that rank. Also, him being ranked lower than a psychopathic Jedi killer is terribly wrong. He literally outsmarted him in the Clone Wars and in Rebels.

Jar Jar Binks is above pretty much everybody when it comes to cunning if you believe in the "Darth Jar Jar" theory. He was able to trick even the most adept tricksters, such as Palpatine, into doing what he wanted and ultimately removing themselves from his path towards whatever his goal may be.

He has such knowledge of the force that he can mind control powerful Jedi such as Qui-Gon, and even Palpatine himself. He plays the part of the fool skillfully, and in doing so allows himself to slowly eliminate his enemies and seize power from the shadows. He is the ultimate shadowy manipulator of Star Wars...and the REAL phantom menace.

His only dumb moment was when he stood there practically asking to be killed.

According to the animated series, Anakin was the most brilliant general in the Republic.

Did Padme make plans and fix things? I thought so!

He was a child prodigy in the field of engineering.

Jango Fett knows how and when to fire and can get out of any situation he's in, besides his death. Jango is also one of the most respected beings and is the most respected bounty hunter alongside his son, Bossk, and Bane.

Underrated, he needs more credit for his intellect.

Jango survived all alone, then formed a team of bounty hunters. He's very sneaky and sly.

Padme was probably more gifted in intelligence and beauty than any other person, maybe except her beautiful daughter. She became queen at 14 and was a powerful politician loved by many, simply due to her love for her people of all races. This was the reason she made sure everyone had equal rights.

She became a queen as a young adult and helped end the Clone Wars politically.

Rex is super smart. He is a great leader, can fly well, and has great communication skills. Plus, he has made many good battle plans.

Formulated many successful strategies for the Republic with CT-1409 "Echo." Strategies were only predicted when Echo was captured. A smart and caring leader.

Despite being programmed to merely follow and give orders, Rex was a quick and independent thinker.

One of the smartest clones along with Wolfe and Echo, who should be on the list.

Darth Plagueis the Wise. If you hear the story that Emperor Palpatine told, then you know that he was the smartest Sith.

Luke was amazingly intelligent and wise. His intellect and wisdom rivaled that of even Yoda, Sheev Palpatine, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Anakin Skywalker. As a Jedi Commander and the leader of the New Jedi Order, Luke was a highly skilled tactician and a very capable leader.

Sure, Leia may be one of, if not the smartest Star Wars character. She was more intelligent than her friends which is why she was able to destroy Han easily in conversations. However, even though she was intelligent and especially stubborn at times, she still had great love for her husband Han Solo, and her brother Luke Skywalker and would do her best to help them.

She was the intelligent leader of the Rebels, who stole the Death Star plans. She also led the Resistance against the First Order.

IQ-wise he's probably not as intelligent as Palpatine but damn close. Although, when it comes to Battle IQ, that's Revan all the way.

One of the most brilliant Force users in the entire franchise. His teachings influenced decades of practices and institutions in both Jedi and Sith ideologies.

His fighting moves are amazing, and he uses both the dark side and the light side.

He single-handedly led all military operations for the CIS and was known for his unpredictable battle strategies that even strategic geniuses such as Yularen and Obi-Wan had trouble with. Thrawn himself bought Grievous's facemask and put it in his private quarters, which he did only with artwork he respected and admired.

He admitted that Grievous would have been a tough opponent even for him due to his seemingly random but well-thought-out battle plans. This is Legends Grievous I am talking about.