Top 10 Best Star Wars: The Clone Wars Characters

In Star Wars: The Clone Wars, you're not just watching a battle between Jedi and Sith. You're watching a war that pulls in everyone from clone troopers with hearts bigger than their blasters to morally gray villains who make you question your allegiances.

You've seen them all in action. The commanders barking orders in the middle of chaos. The Padawans who grow up too fast. The rogues who somehow make betrayal look stylish. Maybe you cried when a certain trooper removed his helmet for the last time. Maybe you cheered when someone with face tattoos and a double-bladed saber walked back into the story like he owned the galaxy. Or maybe you're just here to throw some votes at the character who carried entire arcs on their animated shoulders.

This isn't about who's the strongest in the Force or who had the flashiest duel. This is about who made The Clone Wars more than just a show squeezed between prequels. It's about the ones you still think about long after the credits roll.

The Top Ten

Captain Rex

Captain Rex, designation number CT‑7567, is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. He plays a major role in the 2008 animated film The Clone Wars and the television series that followed. The character is voiced by Dee Bradley Baker and has become one of the most popular... read more

Captain Rex is the loyal captain of Anakin's 501st Battalion. Why isn't he one of the top 10? While his personality may be impulsive and a bit overconfident, he knows how to lead his men into battle and emerge with as few casualties as possible. Not to mention, he is more than just a number. He's an individual who knows how to make his own choices. He understands that a good soldier doesn't always do what he is told but rather what is right. He sees his soldiers as men, not clones, which shows he understands life and individuality. The Krell arc proved that. He's loyal, dedicated to himself and his men, and unafraid to put himself on the front line. Plus, he wields two blasters, one in each hand. What's not to love about him?
Ahsoka Tano

Ahsoka Tano is a character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas and Dave Filoni. Introduced as the Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, she plays a central role in both the 2008 animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the subsequent TV series. Ashley Eckstein voiced Ahsoka in The Clone Wars... read more

I don't understand people who disliked her at the start. If she had been perfect from the beginning, people would have complained about that. I was younger than her when I started watching Clone Wars, and I was so happy there was a character around my age. She's the reason I started getting into Star Wars. Then, when Season 7 aired and she was older, I was also a bit older than her but still around the same age. Basically, I grew up with Ahsoka, and at the same time, she grew up in the series. Her personality change and growth are my inspiration, something Rey in the sequels could never achieve.

Ahsoka's character growth and development is something I've never seen so well written and done before. I hated her at first, but then I fell in love with her.
Who would have known that snippy, inexperienced 14-year-old girl would grow into one of the key leaders of the Rebellion and a woman who took on Darth Vader? Ahsoka is an amazing, strong female lead with her own strengths and weaknesses and an awesome storyline and growth.
Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, portrayed by Sir Alec Guinness in the original trilogy and by Ewan McGregor in the prequel trilogy. The character is a Jedi Master who plays a pivotal role in the training of both Anakin and Luke Skywalker. Obi-Wan also appears in the... read more

Obi-Wan is an awesome character! He didn't appear as much as other characters, but he's great at using the Force, like when he used it on the beasts in Innocents of Ryloth. That episode is one of the reasons Obi-Wan is my favorite Jedi.

Obi-Wan is my favorite, though he is more of an alcoholic than his future self.

Obi-Wan Kenobi is my favorite! I love him so much!
Darth Maul

Darth Maul is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Trained as Darth Sidious's first apprentice, he serves as a Sith Lord and wields a distinctive double-bladed lightsaber. Darth Maul first appeared in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace and later featured in Star Wars: The Clone Wars... read more

Say what you want about Maul, but The Clone Wars has brought a whole new layer of depth and humanity to the silent assassin we saw in The Phantom Menace. If you think deeper, you will realize how powerful he actually is and understand some of the morals behind his actions. Plus, he played a critical part in some of The Clone Wars' best episodes.

If you look at any best episodes of Clone Wars list, you will find a bunch of Maul's episodes near the top. There is a reason for that.

Darth Maul is the black-jacket devil, very good speed, red and black colored face, and does an excellent job in fights.
Fives

Fives was always loyal to his clone brothers and the Jedi. He gave his life trying to expose Chancellor Palpatine's plan to exterminate the Jedi, dying with uncompromising selflessness and courage to do what was right.

Sweet baby cinnamon roll who did not deserve his fate. He stood with and desperately tried to protect his vode. When he couldn't protect them, he tried to bring joy into their lives through humor. Overall, an amazing goofball who deserved better.

Well done, Fives, for finding out about Order 66. You are one of my favorite clones by far. It's a shame he died because of Fox!
Anakin Skywalker

The reason Anakin is my favorite is because I love his history. It's sad that he gets so much hate, considering everything he's been through. He was a slave as a child, his mother died in his arms, and he only wanted power to protect the ones he cared about. Anakin really doesn't deserve such hate. Sure, he can be a little whiny, but at least he was apologetic and regretful about his behavior and actions later on.

Anakin is really underrated. He is really cool. Some people say he is quite irritating, but I love his sense of humor and how he kind of does his own thing. One moment he is getting on Ahsoka for not following orders, and the next, he is disobeying orders himself! I know this is annoying to a lot of people, but I love it!
Asajj Ventress

Asajj Ventress is a fictional character from the Star Wars franchise, active during the Clone Wars. She appears in the Clone Wars micro-series and in Star Wars: The Clone Wars film and television series. Ventress, a former Sith apprentice turned bounty hunter, is voiced by Nika Futterman.

I really loved her backstory, and I can't help but feel bad for her because she never really managed to find a place where she belonged. Whenever she did, she either got betrayed or the people she cared about got killed.

I love Asajj! How come she isn't higher than General Grievous? She has great character and is one of my favorites!

Ventress does not get enough credit. She is awesome.
Yoda

Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. He first appeared in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back and serves as a wise and powerful Jedi Master with deep knowledge of the Force. Yoda was originally performed by Frank Oz, who provided the character's voice and... read more
Hondo Ohnaka

Hilarious. He'd go from being an ally to the Jedi, to hijacking their ships a few weeks later, to being an ally again the week after that - all while delivering some of the show's best one-liners. What's not to love?

Hondo puts the Jedi and Sith in perspective, maybe the only character to ever do this. To Maul, he said, Let me warn you, you are not the first laser-sword-wielding maniac I've had to deal with, and Hondo Ohnaka survives every time!
Plo Koon

Plo Koon is a fictional Jedi Master who appeared in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2014. 2020). He is a Kel Dor from the planet Dorin and serves on the Jedi High Council. Known for his wisdom and calm demeanor, Plo Koon is a respected... read more

Best character you know nothing about. Plus, he, in a sense, started this story by finding Ahsoka.

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The Contenders

Padmé Amidala

Padmé Amidala is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. She appears in the prequel trilogy and is portrayed by actress Natalie Portman. Padmé is the Queen and later Senator of Naboo and the mother of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.... read more
R2-D2

R2-D2, or Artoo-Detoo, is a fictional robot character in the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. He appears in the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, and the sequel trilogy. R2-D2 is known for his bravery, resourcefulness, and loyalty throughout the series.
Echo

Echo is a loyal clone. He has a lot of fighting spirit and knows what to do.
Cad Bane

Cad Bane is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, created by George Lucas, Dave Filoni, and Henry Gilroy. He is a recurring antagonist voiced by Corey Burton and first appeared in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He later appeared in Star Wars: The Bad Batch and made his live-action debut in The... read more

Best bounty hunter ever. Absolutely no debate.
General Grievous

His death wasn't really the best. I think they could have done better. Seriously, after all the Jedi he killed, he got taken down by a blaster. I know it was Kenobi who killed him, but they could have done better.
He's cool, and his theme is my favorite Star Wars song. I prefer the piano version, so just search "General Grievous Suite Piano," and it'll pop up.

General Grievous is the best and always gets the upper hand over Obi-Wan.
Savage Opress

Savage Opress is a fictional character who appeared in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Opress was the secret apprentice of Count Dooku and the brother of Darth Maul. He is voiced by Clancy Brown and made his debut in the third season of the show.

He is totally awesome. How is he so low on the list?
Commander Cody

It's Cody. Smart, loyal, and cunning. He takes no nonsense from anyone and makes sure every one of his clones does everything to the letter.
He never lets his general down and has the scars to merit his courage and experience. His cautious attitude makes him a great companion to Captain Rex, who can be a bit impulsive at times. Captain Cody is one of the best clone commanders. Period.

Again, competency is a huge plus. And he is low-key just as chaotic as Kenobi, but he manages to hide it a bit better.
I can imagine the two having a prank war going to keep up morale. Can you see Kenobi getting glitter bombed and the two continue talking as if nothing happened? No? Then you're wrong.
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Count Dooku

Count Dooku of Serenno is a fictional character from the Star Wars franchise. He appears as a major antagonist in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and as a minor antagonist in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.... read more
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Shaak Ti

Shaak Ti is a fictional Jedi Master who appeared in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. She is a Togruta from the planet Shili. Shaak Ti served on the Jedi High Council and played a key role during the Clone Wars.

I really liked her in The Clone Wars. I loved her words of wisdom, and she was one of the only characters who actually listened to Fives. She's my absolute favorite Jedi Master.
Palpatine

Sheev Palpatine, also known by his Sith identity Darth Sidious, is a fictional character and one of the primary antagonists of the Star Wars franchise. Publicly, he appears as Senator Palpatine, then Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, and later as Emperor Palpatine. He is mainly portrayed by Ian McDiarmid... read more
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Embo

I thought Embo was a very cool bounty hunter. I always liked him, even if he wasn't on the side of the Republic.
Aurra Sing