Top 10 Strongest Force Users in the Star Wars Universe

The Force has always been at the heart of Star Wars, shaping battles, destinies, and the rise and fall of empires. Some wield it with wisdom and restraint, while others use it to dominate and destroy.

Across movies, TV shows, books, and games, certain Force users stand out as the most powerful, pushing the limits of what Jedi and Sith can achieve.

The Top Ten

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

Luke Skywalker is the only known Force user to have learned all Force powers. He also mastered all seven lightsaber forms and had the ability to create and control black holes. People from the galaxy and even beyond viewed Luke as a god due to his immense power. He could use battle meditation to determine the outcome of battles.
It was rumored that powerful Force users such as Snoke and Palpatine feared him. He even defeated Abeloth, a being that was a dozen times more powerful than himself. Luke could effortlessly obliterate anything in his path. He recognized and utilized the potential for good in the dark side.
Lucasfilm's George Lucas stated that Luke was the most powerful. Notice something similar between Lucas and Luke? Luke is just a shortened version of Lucas, suggesting Lucas intended for him to be the most powerful.
Darth Sidious

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

How is he not number 1! He is the most powerful Sith of all time! Let me elaborate. He learned all seven lightsaber styles and knew all force powers known and unknown. He could create wormholes using his force storm ability. These wormholes could destroy entire planets and they can teleport Palpatine across the galaxy.
He could only be defeated by unconventional ways, like when Darth Vader threw him into the reactor core. But that explosion that happened was actually a force nexus. His power was so strong that when he died, the many times he did die, he created a force nexus because of his darkness.

He was definitely the most powerful Force-sensitive in the Star Wars universe. Not to mention, the most gifted lightsaber duelist in the galaxy.
He mastered all seven forms of lightsaber dueling. He knew all Dark Side and Light Side abilities, including Force storm, which allowed him to bend time and space to create wormholes that allowed him to teleport and destroy entire planets. All in all, Sidious was the most powerful Force user in Star Wars.
Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader

Isn't he supposed to be the chosen one, the one to bring balance to the Force, or to be more precise, the one who brought balance to the Force by rising from the dark side into the light and defeating the Emperor? Luke is number one on the list, and yet he was only saved because of his father's strength to eventually defeat the dark side inside him. It is true that Vader lost to Luke, but in a fight Vader didn't want to win, and only because Luke shortly gave in to his hate (the sister mention nearly drove Luke to the dark side, as I clearly remember).
After all, the whole canon Star Wars universe is based on the story of Anakin Skywalker, his fall into the dark side, and his final redemption. His life is Star Wars. The point I want to demonstrate is that the title of the chosen one is by all means unique and thus should be top on this list.
Luke is currently number one on this list, but no one argues that he isn't the chosen one, which is quite the paradox. Isn't the chosen one supposed to be the most powerful Force user of all? This list should be rearranged, or we should consider giving the title of the chosen one to Luke since he is our favorite. Because so far, this list is a list of popularity and not actual strength.
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

Yoda, the Grandmaster, lived for 900 years and trained countless Jedi, some of whom are recognized as the strongest in the galaxy. He was capable of using Force lightning, a rare ability among Force users, and was one of the best lightsaber wielders. Yoda was extraordinarily intelligent and wise in his use of the Force. While I'm not detailing every aspect of his abilities, these standout characteristics speak volumes.
In my opinion, speaking exclusively about the Jedi, I think Yoda is the most powerful Jedi ever, surpassing even Luke and Vader. The title of chosen one does not necessarily make one the most powerful Force user. If Luke is considered number one, and Yoda surpasses him, then Yoda is arguably the most powerful Force user.
Starkiller

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

I can't believe Starkiller isn't higher. He is the epitome of what a true hero is. The story he lives through could say it all, but the facts say it all. He was trained by Darth Vader, the most menacing villain to pass over the big screen, who at the time was just fresh out of the lava rivers of Mustafar, and had hate against all Jedi.
Starkiller was taught to hate the same way Vader did. Beyond all odds, the apprentice of Vader became the first to go from the dark side and turn to the light. This man started the rebellion that would trouble the Empire for years to come, and that means, in a way, Vader had been defeated. Sidious was defeated. The Empire was defeated, because of this man.
Luke didn't do anything. Vader didn't do anything. No one did anything. Starkiller, from the grave, brought peace to the galaxy. Starkiller is the chosen one.
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

He never did reach his summit, but he is the wisest of all the Sith. He started to learn how to increase his own force potential and only lost to Sidious because he never tried to fight him (and was ambushed in his intoxicated sleep). I think at his final moments, he gambled for the last time on being able to complete his technique and defeat death on his own.
After all, if Sidious would not be content with standing by him, he would have to conquer his perfect immortality by himself alone. And he partially succeeded. He did manage to repair the damage even as lightning ate away at his flesh.
But for some reason, he could not fight the dark side force choke in the same manner. Like he himself once said, "The dark side of the Force had Santhe in its grip and no drug or resuscitation technique was equal to the task of keeping him alive." Words that he would probably have done well to remember.
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

I am not voting for him because I think he is extremely powerful, but because he was compared to Vitiate before he was even close to reaching his maximum potential. In the games, Revan is arguably more powerful than any other character. He can instantly kill with lightning, is a master of all lightsaber forms, and learned how to combine them all at once. He has had the most impressive display of telekinesis.
I personally think that he could have quickly surpassed Luke, Vitiate, and Sidious. He was so powerful that he could fight off the most powerful Sith and Jedi of his time after being held unconscious by Vitiate for 300 years. Whereas Jedi and Sith would probably be wobbly after one year of being unconscious, Revan was not affected like this after 300 years.
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.

Where to start with this guy. He is one powerful Jedi, even though he has a lower midi-chlorian count than most Jedi. He was able to duel against Emperor Palpatine for a long time and might have actually managed to kill Palpatine had Anakin not interfered. He also disposed of Jango Fett, the mighty bounty hunter, during the Battle of Geonosis whilst keeping his head intact. All in all, he goes to show that he truly deserves his place on the Jedi Council, and it was a huge disappointment to find out that he didn't survive the Great Jedi Purge.

Mace Windu, who wields a purple lightsaber, could have defeated Count Dooku if the dumb bounty hunter hadn't interfered. He rebounded lightning directly onto Sidious' face, making him look like Vader without the life support.
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

Let me just state something. My favorite for the most powerful force sensitive is already top. I gave Obi-Wan my vote because this is way too low.
As wise as Master Yoda and as powerful as Master Windu, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi was the negotiator. Always carrying peaceful intentions, he fought and defeated Anakin Skywalker in a way that showed courage and extremely skilled use of his abilities.
Managing to fend off his old Padawan, not wanting to kill him until he attempted to negotiate one last time. And when he did, he brought him down with ease. Obi-Wan was instrumental in making Luke Skywalker the Jedi he was, forever guiding him through the Force.
A great tactician, one of the greatest teachers, one of the wisest masters, and most powerful Jedi of all time. Obi-Wan deserves a top ten placement without a shadow of a doubt in my mind.
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

Darth Bane exemplifies the Sith's chosen deliverer, the Sith'ari, and created the famous and powerful Sith code, the Rule of Two. He reformed not only the aspects of the Sith but also created a path for the Sith to follow in the hopes of securing a victory against the Jedi. He was the only Sith survivor of his time until taking an apprentice. Bane demonstrates himself as one of the most powerful Force-Sensitive Beings in existence.

Taught by Darth Revan, a user of obelisk armor, and capable of moving planets and moons, Darth Bane is obviously super powerful. I say he is on par with saber skills with Exar Kun, and in terms of Force power, with Revan or Sidious. However, he just isn't the best strategist.

The Newcomers

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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.

She is very skilled with the Force and fought with Ahsoka many times before.
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Darth Caedus

The Contenders

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

I will admit, Nihilus isn't quite at the top for the most powerful Sith, but this list isn't about that. This is about their force abilities. Sure, Anakin is the chosen one, but he didn't know many force abilities. The only people who could rival Nihilus' force abilities are Vitiate and Palpatine. Why is Revan so high? It wasn't force he was splendid in. He was an amazing strategist.

Obviously powerful. He consumed a planet of Force users!
He is no doubt powerful, but Nihilus isn't that strong with saber combat, is he? The Force helps with saber combat, but he can also drain the Force, which is a legendary talent. I just don't know his feats other than that.
Darth Vitiate

Darth Vitiate, more powerful than most on this list, defeated Revan and Malak, turning them to the dark side. He was a master of Sith sorcery and achieved immortality, living for thousands of years. Lightsaber dueling was uncommon during his era, which is the only reason he was not proficient with a lightsaber. Nonetheless, he could defeat his foes using merely his Force powers.
Vitiate's immense power was evident in his appearance. His skin was transparent, and his eyes were black. He was very skilled in Sith soul transfer, capable of placing his soul into multiple individuals simultaneously. The only others on this list that could arguably surpass his power are Sidious, Revan, Luke, possibly Mace Windu, and Yoda.
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

The mighty Count Dooku, who fell to his knees at Anakin's saber. He was most definitely a powerful Jedi turned Sith, who survived most of the Clone Wars before being betrayed by his Master and beheaded by Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker. He was one of the many Sith Lords able to use Force Lightning, and he was one of the greatest swordsmen of his age.

Count Dooku should be ranked higher than he currently is. He matches Yoda in Force usage and with a lightsaber after defeating Obi-Wan and Anakin. He has also been trained by both Yoda and Sidious, meaning he has a good grasp on both elements of the Force.
Abeloth

Abeloth was twelve times stronger than Luke, having drunk from the Font of Power and bathed in the Pool of Knowledge. She was fully knowledgeable about both the light and dark sides of the Force. Had she chosen the dark side, she could have surpassed the most powerful Sith lord of all time. Had she chosen the light side, she could have been greater than the greatest Jedi of all time.
It required the combined efforts of the Son and Daughter, embodiments of the light and dark sides of the Force, just to trap her. Yet, she would break free every thousand years. It took both Luke and the Sith working together to defeat her, and even then, she was not truly destroyed. The only method to permanently end her existence is with The Dagger of Mortis, a feat that would entail a brutal battle with numerous casualties among both Jedi and Sith.
The Son

This guy is the most powerful dark side of the force. Even the light side of the force of anyone cannot defeat the dark side that he has, because the only light side that can compensate for his ability is his sister. But the sister has died while protecting the father from the son's attacks.

The Son represents the dark side. He was so powerful that things literally withered around him. His force lightning was type 8, the strongest type, while Revan at his most powerful state could only use type 5.
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

Not much is known about the mysterious Darth Maul, who was assumed to have been killed in Episode 1 by being cut in half by Obi-Wan. But what is known is that he was the first Sith apprentice of Emperor Palpatine and he carried a red double-bladed lightsaber. He was a strong swordsman, able to kill Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn with little effort. Unfortunately, he was beaten by Qui-Gon's Padawan and fell into a pit on Naboo.

Found as an infant and raised by Palpatine/Darth Sidious, to be a Sith Lord. Maul knew Darth Plagueis and even learned a bit from him. Maul is underestimated in terms of power, but it is true that he is far from the most powerful.
Exar Kun

Exar Kun is a fictional character in the Star Wars Legends continuity, where he is portrayed as a powerful Sith Lord. He originally trained as a Jedi but turned to the dark side and helped lead the Great Sith War around 3996 BBY. His spirit remained bound to the Massassi temples on Yavin 4 and later... read more

Exar Kun is the most powerful blade master, but the way he uses his lightsaber, some don't realize that he actually uses dark force power to make his blade faster and, at times, powerful enough to short-circuit another lightsaber user's weapon. So, in conclusion, it makes sense to rank him higher on the list since the reason he can beat Luke, Sidious, and Revan is that he is stronger in the force.

It can be proven that he is better than Luke, or Sidious, or Revan. He used force blasts! They can be repelled, though. Exar Kun, inventor of the dual lightsaber, was a Jedi, then a much more powerful Sith Lord. He was the best Jedi/Sith for the Hyperspace War.
Qui-Gon Jinn

Qui-Gon Jinn is a fictional character in the Star Wars saga, portrayed by Liam Neeson. He is one of the main protagonists in the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Qui-Gon was a Jedi Master and mentor to Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Teacher of Obi-Wan and master of both light and dark sides of the Force, he doesn't really get to show it.
From Wookiepedia: "Trained by Count Dooku, Jinn was considered a maverick within the Jedi Order, one who did not always follow the Jedi Code. According to his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jinn could have been a member of the Jedi High Council if he had followed the Code. In the years prior to his death, Jinn began studying the secrets of eternal consciousness after death, having long been a student of the Living Force."
He could bring himself back as a spirit!

Seriously, under Rey? Qui-Gon was the Ataru master (below Yoda, of course) and taught Obi-Wan. He was also the apprentice of Dooku. He was able to fight with Maul for over ten minutes with a style that's very exhausting. Even Yoda wasn't able to keep a fight going that long.
Also, he managed to turn himself into a Force ghost with no teachings about the skill.
Supreme Leader 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.
Father

Really? Needs explanation? He is the father. He is the Force.
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

While he definitely doesn't have many impressive feats yet, Kylo Ren is legitimately powerful. He is from the Skywalker family and is based on Jacen Solo from the Expanded Universe.
By the time Episode IX comes around, he may establish himself as the most powerful canon Force user ever, except for Luke and Rey. He will definitely surpass Maul, Dooku, Windu, Kenobi, and everyone in that tier. The question is whether he will reach the level of Sidious, Yoda, Vader, and Luke.

Kylo Ren was involved in the second Jedi slaughter and killed multiple Jedi. He is the leader of the Knights of Ren and has had training from Grandmaster Luke Skywalker and another Jedi-killer, Snoke. He shouldn't be so low on the list.
High Justice Vaylin

Even as a child, she was more powerful than all other eventual Jedi. We don't yet know who stopped her eventually, but it's safe to say no one in her era seems to have been a match for her in a fair fight.
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

He was known as the Bringer of Doom in the Old Republic. He destroyed its capital and helped the Sith Empire crush its greatest foes. Not only was he extremely efficient with a lightsaber, but his Force capabilities allowed him to slaughter waves of highly trained Jedi with ease.
He could crush people's necks (instantly killing them) and other important bones in their bodies with little distraction. He was also very cunning and could outsmart the greatest of the Jedi Masters. Even when he was buried alive under a mountain, he got out with little injury.
Using his knowledge and abilities to bend the Force to his will, he could prove superior to almost any foe. It was also mentioned that Jedi in the Old Republic were taught to fear Malgus and his deadly connection to the dark side.
Rey

Rey is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise and is portrayed by British actress Daisy Ridley. She made her first appearance as the central protagonist in the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Rey begins as a solitary scavenger on the desert planet Jakku, where she was abandoned as... read more

Rey is without a doubt potentially the most powerful Force user. With no training, she can use mind tricks and Force pulls that overpower Kylo's. She then defeated him, and in my opinion, still would have even if he wasn't injured, as she would just use her Mary Sue abilities. Rey is without a doubt the most powerful Force user ever and should be number 1 for her monster Force potential. It's over 1 million.

Rey defeated Kylo Ren, who is obviously on the verge of becoming the most powerful Sith from the movies, and quite easily at that. Yes, he was injured. Still, she taught herself the Force without training. I think her beating Kylo Ren speaks more for her power than Kylo's weakness, because the film established that Kylo Ren is not weak.
Darth Traya

She manipulated the most powerful people of her era, making every event go exactly how she wanted, steering both Jedi Masters and Sith Lords without them realizing. She confronted three Jedi Masters simultaneously and drained them of life using the Force. The fight lasted just a few seconds.
She taught Revan, Sion, Nihilus, Surik, and more.
She knew more about the Force and what was happening than anyone else at the time.

I'm honestly surprised Kreia isn't rated higher. She may not be physically powerful, but she mastered Force Sight and precognition. She also got her hand cut off and kept fighting without a replacement. That should at least be worth something.