Top 10 Best Star Wars Legends Characters

The Star Wars Legends universe is packed with fascinating characters. While these stories may no longer be part of the official canon, they still hold a special place in the hearts of those who followed them. From cunning tacticians to powerful Force users, the Legends timeline offers some of the richest and most complex personalities in the galaxy far, far away.

This list highlights the characters who have stood out in these expansive stories, drawing admiration for their unique abilities, compelling narratives, and the roles they've played in shaping the fate of the galaxy. Some are heroes who inspire with their bravery and determination, while others are villains who intrigue us with their cunning and ambition. Many exist somewhere in between, making choices that reflect the complexities of the Star Wars universe.
The Top Ten
Grand Admiral Thrawn Grand Admiral Thrawn is a Chiss male from the Star Wars universe created by Timothy Zahn. He first appeared in Star Wars Heir to the Empire, serving as the primary antagonist of the Thrawn trilogy. Thrawn has more recently appeared in Star Wars Rebels, and has been the central focus of several novels... read more

Thrawn has three things going for him as a villain:

First, he's smart. Very smart. In The Clone Wars, Cad Bane was a popular character because he was a Die Hard villain. Thrawn takes that same principle and mixes it with a bit of Evil Sherlock Holmes for good measure. Thrawn is fighting for an evil cause, but he's such a clever bastard that he manages to entertain you while doing it. He gives the heroes a workout just trying to keep up with him.

Second, ironically, he's more human than most Imperial villains. Thrawn isn't apolitical - he believes in order above all else, which is why he fights for the Empire. However, he also isn't needlessly cruel and doesn't use fear as a motivational tactic. He's not a good guy, per se, but he's less of a bad guy than is normal for the Empire. That gives him some added character depth.

Third, and probably most importantly, he was the main villain in a trilogy of novels that were excellent all around. So when people think of Thrawn, it reminds them of how good his books were.

Revan Revan is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise and the protagonist of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

Revan was one of the most powerful beings ever presented in the Star Wars universe. He was one of, if not the only, being who fell to the dark, came back to the light, and then fully mastered both spectrums of the Force. He was also able to use both sides simultaneously without succumbing to the dark side.

Revan is kind of a badass.

He is amazing and super strong. He killed loads of Jedi and Sith.

Darth Malak Darth Malak is a fictional Sith lord in the Star Wars franchise. Malak first appeared in the 2003 video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. He was originally a Jedi Knight trained by Revan, but both Revan and Malak fell to the Dark Side.
Darth Plagueis Darth Plagueis is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. Originally a Muun named Hego Demask, Plagueis trained under Darth Tenebrous. After he murdered Tenebrous, Plagueis, mentored a young Palpatine. Palpatine eventually joined Plagueis as his Sith apprentice. Plagueis was strong with the... read more
Darth Bane Darth Bane is a legendary Sith from Star Wars. Darth Bane was one of the greatest Sith lords who ever lived in the Star Wars universe. Darth Bane's greatest accomplishment was creating the Rule of Two, making the Sith a secretive order with one master and one apprentice. The apprentice would learn everything... read more
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 originated from the Wookiee home planet of Kashyyyk as the sole offspring of two Jedi Knights—Mallie and Kento Marek—who deserted... read more

Galen Marek, aka Starkiller, was the son of Jedi Knights Kento and Mallie Marek, born sometime after Order 66. It was mentioned that Vader had killed Marek's master some time previously. Mallie was killed while the family was in hiding.

In The Force Unleashed, Starkiller's missions as Vader's apprentice, including missions to assassinate surviving Jedi Masters, are chronicled. Eventually, they were caught by the Emperor, and after staging Starkiller's death, Vader sent him out to form the Rebel Alliance as a way of gathering all the Empire's enemies into one place.

At some point along the way, Starkiller had a change of heart and opted to chase after the captured leaders. On Kashyyyk, he fought a group of Trandoshan slavers. Kento was murdered by Vader, who then took Galen and raised him as his apprentice, Starkiller.

Darth Malgus Darth Malgus is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Malgus was a member of the Sith Order during the Old Republic, and serves as an antagonist in The Old Republic video game.
Jacen Solo

Jacen Solo, the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, was a Jedi Knight who later fell to the dark side of the Force and became Darth Caedus. His story is similar to that of his cousin, Ben Solo, in that both men were Jedi who were tempted by the dark side and ultimately turned to it. However, there are also some key differences between the two.

Jacen's fall to the dark side was a gradual process driven by his desire to bring peace to the galaxy. He believed that the Jedi were too weak to accomplish this and that the only way to bring peace was through the use of force. He became increasingly ruthless in his actions, leading to his eventual transformation into Darth Caedus.

In contrast, Ben Solo's fall to the dark side was driven by the manipulation of Supreme Leader Snoke, who preyed on Ben's insecurities and feelings of abandonment by his family. Ben's transformation into Kylo Ren was more sudden and was a direct result of Snoke's manipulation.

Jaina Solo Jaina Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Created by Timothy Zahn, Jaina is the daughter of Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa and the twin sister of Jacen Solo.

She's a strong female character who can kick ass.

Anakin Solo

I liked his bond with Mara, and he always had the weight of the galaxy on his shoulders. He's a great friend and a cunning warrior. He also has his father's and grandfather's recklessness. He only wanted to make his family proud.

He also has a genius-level IQ. He got kidnapped and had bounties on his head so many times as a child. Palpatine even tried to take over his body, but too bad. He died saving his brother Jacen.

Anakin Solo was the next chosen one and had the most potential.

The Newcomers

? Darth Nihl

He's so hot and seductive! Anyway, he's a badass that won't let anyone get in his path.

? Tyvokka
The Contenders
Mara Jade Skywalker Mara Jade Skywalker is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe created by Timothy Zahn. She originally served as The Emperor's Hand to Emperor Palpatine during the reign of the Galactic Empire. Following the Emperor's death, Mara Jade became a smuggler. Later, she became a member of the Jedi... read more
Darth Nihilus Darth Nihilus is a fictional Sith lord who serves as a primary antagonist in the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II.
Ben Skywalker
Rahm Kota
Darth Talon

I love Darth Talon and how she's so dedicated to serving her master! She'll kill anyone who gets in her way. The way she makes Cade Skywalker her slave is just pure evil. Extra points for being super sexy and hot!

She can defeat most of the females in Star Wars.

Darth Vitiate
Bastila Shan

We need to see more of her! I just love her character!

Satele Shan
Juno Eclipse
Jagged Fel

He was an Imperial officer and a pilot.

Kyle Katarn Kyle Katarn is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, first appearing in Star Wars: Dark Forces. Initially introduced as a mercenary, Katarn was involved with the stealing of the Death Star Plans in Star Wars Legends. Katarn later discovered that he was Force sensitive, and joined Luke Skywalker's... read more
Darth Krayt
Cade Skywalker
Ulic Qel-Droma
Quinlan Vos Quinlan Vos is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. A member of the Jedi Order, Vos appeared in Star Wars comics and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
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