Top 10 Most Powerful Star Wars Characters

1. 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

   Would have killed the strongest Sith to exist if Sidious hadn't kept running.

   Yoda is a very wise Grand Master who even knows the ways of the dark side.

   The most powerful Jedi. Faster than he looks if you've played any games.

2. Darth Vader

   

   Darth Vader is a Star Wars character who serves as the main antagonist of the original Star Wars trilogy and as the central figure in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, where he is known by his original name, Anakin Skywalker. Initially trained as a Jedi Knight, Anakin defects to the Sith under the influence... read more

   How powerful is Vader from the movies?

   Powers

   Force Choke: Vader used this ability many times in the first three movies. It requires him to think of an invisible hand around someone's throat. However, most of the time, this power cannot kill and results in the vibration of the throat and coughing. Although the hand is invisible, the victim can clutch at their throat and break the grip. This power can also take a long time to become effective.

   Telekinesis: Vader can use this to lift small objects or levitate himself.

   Strength: Vader can use his advanced strength to overcome opponents.

   The force choke involves the user using all their power to constrict the throat, which causes the victim to cough and struggle for air while trying to break the grip and stop the slight pain.

   Most of the time, the victim's neck will be fine and they'll break the grip. That is why most Sith don't use it in battle, as it can be broken and doesn't really hurt the victim.

3. 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

   This man is the single smartest person to ever live, period. He orchestrated the entire prequels, and the only reason he died was because he was too busy showing Luke who is boss to be bothered by Vader.

   Able to bring the Jedi Order and the Republic to their knees, Palpatine is incredibly powerful. While it can be argued that he lost the lightsaber duel to Yoda in Revenge of the Sith, he probably grew more powerful until the events of Return of the Jedi, making him number 1 or 2, with Vader as his competition.

4. Luke Skywalker

   

   Luke Skywalker is a fictional character appearing as the central protagonist of the original Star Wars film trilogy and as a supporting character in the sequel trilogy of the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. He is portrayed by Mark Hamill. Luke is a Jedi Knight who plays a crucial role in... read more

   Old Luke Skywalker is the most powerful person in Star Wars. Period. Not only was he able to beat Darth Vader when he was young, but he has also accomplished more feats than any other Jedi in the Star Wars universe. He is feared by the entire First Order and is even capable of using Force Lightning. He conjured up a ghost of himself to challenge Kylo Ren across the galaxy. He can defeat Vader, Sidious, Yoda, Rey, and anyone else that challenges him.

   No question about this one. George Lucas himself said that Luke was the most powerful Jedi who ever lived. End of discussion!

5. 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

   A Jedi Master who survived Order 66 and even beat Anakin in his prime.

6. Mace Windu

   

   Mace Windu is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, portrayed by actor Samuel L. Jackson in the prequel films. He is a high-ranking Jedi Master and member of the Jedi High Council. Windu is known for his purple lightsaber and his role in leading Jedi missions during the Clone Wars.

   He is such a boss! He created Vaapad and mastered all seven forms of lightsaber combat. Not only is he the best lightsaber duelist of all time, but he is also an extremely powerful Force user who could use the Force Crush, which even Yoda couldn't. He beat Palpatine/Sidious in a duel and was the second most senior member of the Jedi Council, only after Master Yoda. He also led 212 Jedi in the Battle of Geonosis and killed Jango Fett, one of the most feared bounty hunters in the galaxy, who was famously known for killing many, many Jedi. Plus, Obi-Wan failed to defeat him. Mace Windu should be ranked higher than Dooku, Luke, Vader, and Obi-Wan.

7. 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

   He was personally selected by Yoda because Yoda sensed how powerful he was and that no other Jedi could teach him.

   Hand-picked apprentice by Yoda, he beat Anakin and Obi-Wan multiple times.

8. Darth Bane

   

   Darth Bane is a legendary Sith Lord from the Star Wars universe. He is best known for creating the Rule of Two, which established that there should only be one Sith Master and one apprentice at any given time. This system was designed to ensure that the Sith would grow stronger through constant challenge... read more

9. Darth Revan

   

   Revan is a fictional character from the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game developed by BioWare. While players can choose the character's gender, Revan is canonically a male who follows the light-side path. He is also the main character of the novel Star Wars: The Old Republic - Revan... read more

   Darth Revan could defeat Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Darth Vader easily.

   He should be number one because he is the strongest person on this list.

10. 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

    He is underrated. If Maul fought Yoda, he would win 2 out of 10 times. Also, TCW Maul would win 4 out of 10 and could beat Obi-Wan Kenobi.

    Took on Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, defeated Qui-Gon, and survived being cut in half.

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    Jaina Solo

    

    Jaina Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Created by author Timothy Zahn, she is the daughter of Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa and the twin sister of Jacen Solo. Jaina appears prominently in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, where she becomes a Jedi Knight and plays a leading... read more

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13. General Grievous

    

    General Grievous is a fictional character and antagonist in the Star Wars franchise. He served as the Supreme Commander of the Confederacy of Independent Systems' Droid Armies during the Clone Wars. Grievous is voiced by Matthew Wood and first appeared in Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) before appearing... read more

    Grievous is awesome! His four lightsabers make him a powerful enemy.

14. Starkiller (Galen Marek)

    

    Galen Marek, codenamed Starkiller, was a male Human apprentice of the Sith Lord Darth Vader. A powerful Force-user who lived during the era of the Galactic Empire, Marek came from the Wookiee home planet of Kashyyyk and was the only child of two Jedi Knights, Mallie and Kento Marek, who left the Jedi... read more

    A very powerful Force user that even Vader saw as a threat.

15. Darth Nihilus

    

    Darth Nihilus is a fictional Sith Lord who appears as a primary antagonist in the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords. He is known for his ability to consume the life force of entire planets, making him one of the most feared Sith in the game's lore. Throughout the game... read more

16. Darth Krayt

    

17. Abeloth

    

18. Darth Malgus

    

    Darth Malgus is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He was a Sith Lord active during the time of the Old Republic and serves as a major antagonist in the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic. Known for his brutal tactics and distinctive breathing mask, Malgus plays a pivotal role in key battles... read more

19. Darth Vitiate

    

20. Padme 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

    Ranking Padme above a skilled Jedi is questionable, but she is still impressive. In peak condition, she was able to fall hundreds of feet from a gunship while already scratched by a cat-like creature. Although she was incapacitated for about a minute, she had no bruises or broken bones. A Clone Trooper wearing armor designed to absorb energy was incapacitated for about the same time.

    Padme was able to kick the heads off droids made of metal, outpace them, and destroy them before they could react. She healed from a significant scratch in one day without scarring. Despite being Force-choked by Anakin while pregnant, she remained in perfect health. She could leap dozens of feet into the air and withstand a blow from a creature that could decimate pillars, only leaving superficial marks on her skin. Padme could casually dodge blaster bolts and keep up with Jedi during the Battle of Geonosis without showing fatigue. While not a Force user, Padme shouldn't be underestimated.

21. Darth Caedus

    

22. Admiral Motti

    

    Admiral Motti was one of the stockiest men in the galaxy and could have ruled the Empire if he had truly desired to. Tarkin and Motti started to grapple, briefly struggling, but Motti was stronger. Not only was he much bigger and taller, but his bones were also stronger, making him physically superior. Tarkin was pushed to the ground, with Motti now on top of him, about to punch him. Tarkin gouged at Motti's eyes, saving himself for the moment, until Motti lifted Tarkin and threw him against the ground once again. Tarkin tried, but he could not get the young man off. Motti had a warrior's build, standing at 6'5 and weighing over 220 lbs of muscle. Tarkin heard his bones crack as Motti started choking him, eventually killing him.

    Motti then went to confront Vader. As Vader choked him, Motti gasped for 10 minutes before clobbering Vader with his superior frame. Motti was later choked by the Emperor for 40 minutes but was durable enough to survive and kill the Emperor. Motti then ruled the Empire. The end.

23. 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

24. Kylo Ren

    

    Kylo Ren, also known as Ben Solo, is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He commands the First Order with a temper as fiery as his unconventional lightsaber. Kylo Ren first appeared in the 2015 film Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Ben Solo, the son of Han Solo and Princess Leia... read more

25. Mara Jade Skywalker

    

    Mara Jade Skywalker is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, created by author Timothy Zahn. She initially served as the Emperor's Hand, carrying out covert missions for Emperor Palpatine during the reign of the Galactic Empire. After Palpatine's death, Mara became a smuggler and later joined... read more

    While not matching the crazy raw power of her husband, Luke, and his family, such as his father and sister, she was still an extremely powerful being. She still contended with Caedus and arguably would have killed him had she not been distracted. She also has good durability feats, like being Force choked by powerful beings, stabbed, and thrown through walls and pillars while always getting back up.

    I will say that she has more raw power than suit Vader and was easily the better duelist than him. I will argue that she is one of the best duelists of all time. She is also nearly OP in power, only being weaker than members of the Skywalker family by blood, Yoda, or Palpatine.

26. Snoke

    

    Supreme Leader Snoke is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He served as the mysterious leader of the First Order and played a major role in the sequel trilogy. Snoke is a CGI character portrayed and voiced by Andy Serkis.

27. 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