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.

1. Grand Admiral Thrawn

   

   Grand Admiral Thrawn is a Chiss male from the Star Wars universe and was created by author Timothy Zahn. He made his first appearance in the novel Star Wars: Heir to the Empire and served as the main antagonist of the Thrawn trilogy. Thrawn later appeared in Star Wars Rebels and is the central figure... 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.

2. Revan

   

   Revan is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise and the main character in the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which was released in 2003. Originally a Jedi Knight, Revan fell to the dark side during the Mandalorian Wars before later redeeming himself. His story is expanded... read more

   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.

3. Darth Malak

   

   Darth Malak is a fictional Sith Lord in the Star Wars franchise. He made his first appearance in the 2003 video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Originally a Jedi Knight trained by Revan, Malak eventually turned to the Dark Side, becoming a major antagonist in the game's storyline.

4. Darth Plagueis

   

   Darth Plagueis is a fictional Sith Lord in the Star Wars universe. He was originally a Muun named Hego Demask and served as the apprentice to Darth Tenebrous. After killing his master, Plagueis trained a young Palpatine, who would later become Darth Sidious... read more

5. 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

6. 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

   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.

7. 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... read more

8. 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.

9. 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

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

10. 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.

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    Darth Nihl

    

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

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13. 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... read more

14. Ben Skywalker

    

15. Rahm Kota

    

16. 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

17. Darth Vitiate

    

18. 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.

19. Bastila Shan

    

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

20. Jagged Fel

    

    He was an Imperial officer and a pilot.

21. Satele Shan

    

22. Kyle Katarn

    

    Kyle Katarn is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe who first appeared in Star Wars: Dark Forces. Initially portrayed as a mercenary, Katarn was involved in stealing the Death Star plans in the Star Wars Legends storyline... read more

23. Darth Krayt

    

24. Cade Skywalker

    

25. Ulic Qel-Droma

    

26. Juno Eclipse

    

27. Quinlan Vos

    

    Quinlan Vos is a fictional character from the Star Wars franchise. He is a member of the Jedi Order and appears in various Star Wars comic books. Vos also features in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, where he is known for his unique abilities and independent nature.