The Star Wars universe is filled with intriguing characters, and picking your favorite can be conflicting. But, fans across the world unanimously agree on certain aspects that presents opportunities to curate a list of the best characters to appear in Star Wars history, including its prequels, sequels, and the various spin-offs.
Including nine saga movies, and multiple TV shows and spin-offs, Star Wars has become an integral part of the cultural history, with an ever-increasing fanbase. The entire Star Wars franchise is an indispensable part of the modern science-fiction.
Composing a list of the best characters till date requires meticulous attention to details, and an understanding of its appeal towards the critics and audience. The Star Wars movie spans across more than four decades, bringing about endless characters, be it Sith Lord or Jedi, Imperials or Rebels.
Whether these characters are heroic or evil, or cast a midway between the two, they have clearly left a strong impact. Here is a subjective list of the best Star Wars characters, that ascribes due importance to character development.
40. Darth Vader
- Movie: Star Wars (1977) (Retitled as Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
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Star Wars fans do not dispute over the prominence of Darth Vader. The archetype for the tragic villain, Darth Vader is the ultimate fan favorite. On Tantooine, Anakin Skywalker was a slave, freed by Qui-Gon. Lured to the Force’s dark side, Anakin Skywalker assumes the role of Sith Lord.
It is then he adopts the title of Darth Vader. While Anakin Skywalker was once a heroic Jedi knight, but after he switched sides, Darth Vader remained loyal to Darth Sidious, the Emperor.
The character of Anakin Skywalker is completely opposite to that of Darth Vader. The complete arc of Darth Vader’s character, and Anakin Skywalker’s ultimate redemption, makes the character the most cherished one.
39.Han Solo
- Movie: Star Wars (1977)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
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An iconic creation of George Lucas, the character of Han Solo is phenomenal. A charming space pirate, with an appealing bravado, he has the distinct charm to swoop in at the right time. Han Solo is larger than life in various ways.
Across his story arc, he remains as a anti-hero, and Harrison Ford delivers it in a most compelling manner. As Han Solo gives his one liners, the strongly rooted survival instincts, and his lopsided smile, he is nonetheless a well-loved character.
38.Boba Fett
- Movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V)
- IMDb: 8.7/10
- Where to Watch: Hotstar
A Mandalorian bounty hunter, Boba Fett is a uniquely developed character with much to offer. A secretive sort of figure, with stylish and cool demeanor, Boba Fett is the galaxy’s most fearsome hunter with exceptional capabilities.
From a very young age, he developed the martial and combat skills. His career spans decades, upto the Galactic Emperor’s rule. While Boba Fett made his canonical appearance in the above-mentioned Star Wars movie, his first appearance was in the animated format in the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special.
37.Obi Wan Kenobi
- Movie: Star Wars (1977
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
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A Jedi Master who legendary tales span far and wide, Obi Wan Kenobi brings about a sense of calm and comfort for Star Wars fans. He mentors Luke Skywalker and Anakin Skywalker, enabling them to understand the Force. Not forgetting the various memes his character is responsible for. His skilled display of the various weapons is always a sight to watch.
36.Yoda
- Movie: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- IMDb: 8.7/10
- Where to Watch: Hotstar
Yoda is a humanoid alien, with a small, greenish appearance. Yoda, an ancient and legendary Jedi Master, his character is quite complex and highly mysterious. Compared to most of the Jedi Masters, the skills, wisdom, and intelligence of Yoda leaves all of them behind
He represents what a true hero must be, and his manner of speaking encompasses everything. Yoda owns every situation that he is in, and doesn’t fail to intimidate the viewers. It is always a pleasure to watch Yoda on the screens.
35.Luke Skywalker
- Movie: Star Wars (1977)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
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The actual hero in the Star War movies, Luke Skywalker is the epitome of passion, strength, stealth, compassion, and perseverance. A Force-sensitive Human male, Luke Skywalker carries a strong sense of understanding of his duties and desires.
Luke has humble beginnings, but he battles against all odds to become the Jedi Knight. Luke Skywalker brought on the redemption of Darth Vader, and he is undoubtedly the perennial hero.
34. Greedo
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
The character of Greedo was played by Maria De Aragon, Larry Ward, Paul Blake. The character was never taken seriously, though he was a Rhodian bounty hunter in the Jabba the Hutt. He always thought that he was an expert.
Greedo tried to kill Han Solo by shooting him in Mos Eisley’s cantina but later on he was killed by the smuggler. This character is not a very good character from the series Star Wars. This character first appeared in the movie Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV). This series can be watched on Disney+ Hotstar as it is available over there.
33. Grogu
- Movie: The Mandalorian
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Grogu is also known as Baby Yoda and it is a character from the Star Wars TV series The Mandalorian. He belongs to an unnamed species just like the other star wars characters like Yoda and Yeddle. He is an infant.
Grogu has a strong ability to be in the force. This character was loved by most of the audience and the star wars fans. The character of the Baby Yoda was played by David Acord. The character was created by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. The age of Baby Yoda is 50 years (born ca. 41 BBY). His nickname is The Asset.
32. Sheev Palpatine
- Movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V)
- IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Sheev Palpatine is character from the Star Wars which is very powereful. He is also known as Darth Sidious. Darth Sidious is very evil from the core. The Jedi order was destroyed by him and the Sith was restored by him.
Sidious was actually living a double life and in fact he was a Palpatine, a phantom menace and a Naboo Senator. His weapon was Palpatine’s lightsaber. His master was Darth Plaguies and location was Naboo and Death Star II. This one was a very evil Star Wars character. He was killed by Anakin Skywalker during the battle of Endor.
31. Padme Amidala
- Movie: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Episode I)
- IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
The character of Padme Amidala was very powerful, courageous and a leader who was very hopeful. She served as a queen. Later on she became the Senator of Naboo. She also had a blaster which was handy. She did a lot for the peace, but her secret forbidden marriage to Anakin Skywalker brought a lot of consequences.
The character first appeared on Star Wars: Phantom Menace and this was a very strong and a very powerful character. Her vehicles were Naboo Royal Cruiser, Naboo N- 1 Starfighter and Naboo Royal Starship. This one was an amazing Star Wars character.
30. Jango Fett
- Movie: Star Wars: Attack on the Clones (Episode II)
- IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Jango Fett is considered as one of the best bounty hunter in the galaxy, during the final years of the republic. He is a combatant who is unarmed and also a proficient marksman. His scarred face was concealed by a sleek armoured suit.
Jango Fett appeared in the Star Wars: Attack on the Clones (Episode II). The character was played Temuera Morrison. The vehicle used by Jango Fett is Slave I. The character was very powerful and he had weapons like Z- 6 Jetpack and Blaster. He also used Flame Thrower. The whole character was created by George Lucas.
29. Ahsoka Tano
- Movie: Star Wars: The Clone WarsIMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
A Togruta female, Ahsoka Tano was the learner Padawan for Anakin Skywalker and she was also a hero of the Clone Wars. There has been another Anakin who grew very mature from someone who was very headstrong. The destiny of her was laid into a path which was different than that of Jedi.
She appeared in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The vehicles used by Ahsoka Tano were Jedi Starfighter and Lightsaber. She belonged to the species of Togruta. The character of Ahsoka Tano was played by Ashley Eckstein and Rosario Dawson. The character was very powerful and was one of the best star wars characters.
28. Count Dooku
- Movie: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Count Dooku was Sith Lord who was a menace and was a character who played a central role in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He was a Jedi who was trained by Yoda. He always wanted greater power and he was very thirsty in terms of power. Jedi order also disillusioned by him.
The weapon used by him was Lightsaber. The vehicles used by him were Count Dooku’s Speeder and Solar Sailer. His affiliations were Jedi Order and Sith. The character of Count Dooku is Christopher Lee. The character of Count Dooku was very cool.
27. Chewbacca
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Chewbacca was a warrior who was Wookie. Chewbacca was also Han Solo’s co- pilot. He was the pilot of the Millenium Falcon. He was also a member of the Rebels core group. Chewbacca was also very well known because of his short temper. He was also very accurate with the bowcaster. Chewbacca is also very famous for his big heart. He was also very loyal to his friends.
The vehicles used by him were Millenium Falcon and The Eravana. The weapon used by him was a bowcaster. He belonged to the species of Wookie.
26. Qui- Gon Jinn
- Movie: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Episode I)
- IMDb Rating: 6.1 /10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Qui Gon Jinn was a Jedi master who was living Forces’ student. He used to live in the moment and for the moment. His philosophy was to feel and not to think. He believed in his own instincts. Anakin Skywalker was a slave boy who was young and very strong in the force.
His master was Count Dooku. Lightsaber and Qui- Gon’s lightsaber were his weapons. Qui Gon Jinn was also a very strong character. He had an illegitimate daughter named Kara Jinn. Her death was brought to the Jedi council. The character was really good.
25. Mace Windu
- Movie: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Mace Windu was a Jedi Master who was a grim with an amethyst- bladed lightsaber and he was a champion of the Jedi order who had a very little tolerance in terms of the falling of the Senate.
The vehicle used by him was Jedi Starfighter. The weapons used by him were Mace Windu’s Lightsaber and Lightsaber. His masters were Yoda, Cyslin Myr. His affiliation was Jedi Order. This one is a very powerful character of the Star Wars series. This character was one of the best Star Wars character.
24. Lando Calrissian
- Movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V)
- IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Lando Calrissian was a smooth smuggler in terms of speaking or talking. Get- rich quick was his attitude which later on changed and he became a leader who was selfless during the war against the empire. He had a quick wit and he was also very daring which cannot be valued. He has been in the adventures with the Greek crew and he was also there during the Death Star II attack.
The vehicle used by him was Millennium Falcon and the weapon used by him was Blaster pistol. He was born during the 43 BBY.
23. Kylo Ren
- Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Episode VII)
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Kylo Ren was a very strong warrior who had a strong force and had a fiery temper and he commands First Order Missions. Ren had an unconventional lightsaber. He was a supreme leader Snoke’s student. He wanted to destroy New Republic and he also wanted to destroy Jedi’s legacy.
The vehicles used by him were The Supremacy, TIE silencer, Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle, Finalizer. The weapon used by him was Kylo Ren’s Lightsaber. Kylo was born during the year of 5 ABY. The character of Kylo Ren was a very short tempered one.
22. Darth Maul
- Movie: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Darth Maul was trained by Sith Lord who was very deadly and agile and he was a warrior who was formidable and he was a scheming mastermind. The double bladed lightsaber was wielded by him which was intimidating and he used to fight with a mentality of menacing ferocity.
The vehicles used by Darth Maul were Sith Infiltrator, The Nightbrother and Sith Speeder. The weapon used by Darth Maul was Darth Maul’s Lightsaber. The location of Darth Maul was Dathomir.
21. Jabba the Hutt
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Jabba the Hutt was a very powerful gangster of the galaxy and he had his influence which far reaching both on criminal underworld and politics. He was like an alien who was slug like and he had no second chances with Jabba. He fell victim to the hubris of his own.
The vehicle used by Jabba The Hutt was Jabba’s Sail Barge and belonged to the species B’omarr Monk, Hutt. He was a very powerful character of the Star Wars series. Jabba the Hutt was killed by Lela Organa. He was a crime lord by occupation.
20. Finn
- Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Episode VII)
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Finn was always to serve the first order and he was also trained like that. He was a stormtrooper. He was a skirmish on Jakku who went to a different path after his awakening of conscience. Finn was a very heroic and a dangerous character of Star Wars series.
The character was very powerful and was like a hero. Finn was also very dangerous which made him fearless. He had weapons like blaster and lightsaber. The vehicles used by him were Resistance Transport Pod. The character of Finn was played by John Boyega.
19. C- 3PO
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
C- 3PO was a programmed droid for etiquette and protocol and was made by Jedi Anakin Skywalker who was a hero. He was a constant companion towards R2- D2 and was into one of the most defining moments of the galaxy’s thrilling battles. He also had a great skill in terms of communication and also that of seven million forms.
The character was George Lucas. The nickname of C- 3PO was Threepio. His affiliation was The Resistance. He also used to interact with organics and he was a master in terms of etiquette.
18. Rey
- Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Episode VII)
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Rey is a very tough survivor and a Jakku scavenger. She survived a very tough desert planet. She found herself in a galaxy- spinning conflict after BB- 8 appealed for her help and found that her life was shaped by the power of the force which was mysterious.
The vehicle used by her was a Rey’s speeder. The weapons used by her were Rey’s blaster, Lightsaber, Blaster pistol and Rey’s Quarterstaff. The character of Rey was played Daisy Ridley.
17. Wilhuff Tarkin
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
He was military who was ruthless with a proponent of military power. He was also known as the Grand Moff Tarkin. Moff was the favourite Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and he rose through the ranks of Imperial. He was also the in charge of the Death Star’s construction. The homeworld of Wilhuff Tarkin was Eriadu.
16. Poe Dameron
- Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Episode VII)
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
In the resistance’s starfighter corps Poe Dameron was a commander. He was also Leia Oragana’s most- trusted operative. His father was rebel commando and also a rebel fighter pilot. Alliance campaigns were the stories on which he grew up. The vehicle used by him was Resistance X- Wing. The weapon used by him was a Blaster Pistol.
15. Chirrut Imwe
- Movie: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
The character of Chirrut Imwe was played by Donnie Yen in the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Imwe’s character was blind. Chirrut was a monk and he had a flame hardened wood staff which was used by him for walking also. It also had two metal hands.
14. Grand Admiral Thrawn
- Movie: Star Wars Rebels
- IMDb Rating: 8/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Grand Admiral Thrawn was the choice of Governor Pyrce of Lothal when they needed a strong commander in order to dismantle the rebellion. He had striking blue skin and he was a male chiss. He had eyes which were red in colour. His face shape was angular and he was very well known for his brilliant strategic mind and he was also very ruthless.
13. Vice- Admiral Holdo
- Movie: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Episode VIII)
- IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
The character of Vice- Admiral Holdo is also known as General Holdo who is a fictional character in the series of Star Wars. Her first appearance was in the 2017 novel Star Wars: Leia, a prequel to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The character was created by Rian Johnson. The character was played by Laura Dern.
12. K- 2SO
- Movie: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
He is an Imperial security who has been reprogrammed who is loyal to his alliance, K- 2SO is a very alarming secret rebel base. K-2SO is an insertion agent who is a pragmatic droid. He can blend in perfectly at the installations of Imperial and outposts. The character was played by Alan Tudyk
11. Admiral Ackbar
- Movie: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Episode VI)
- IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Admiral Ackbar was a commander who was veteran who led to the defence of his own homeworld known as Mon Cala during the time Clone and he was the mastermind behind the rebel attack during the second Death Star’s Battle of the Endor.
The weapon used by him was Blaster pistol and the vehicle used by him was Mon Calmari cruiser. He was a great military and was also a Rebel Alliance’s leader. He knew how to get out of the trap.
10. BB- 8
- Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Episode VII)
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
BB- 8 was a loyal astromech who was skittish and was accompanied by Poe Dameron. He accompanied Poe on many missions including the one for the resistance which helped to keep X- wing in the order of working
. The first order of Poe’s mission to Jakku ended over there. BB- 8 flew to the desert planet with a vital clue to that of the location of Luke Skywalker who was a Jedi Master.
9. Wedge Antilles
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Corellia was the place from where the rebel young pilot came and he immensely talented. The first Death Star’s attack was survived by him and after that he became a Veteran who was well respected of Rogue Squadron’s veteran
. In the defence of the Echo Base he piloted a Snowspeeder on the Hoth, he also did the rebel attack and led the Red Squadron. The vehicles used by him were X- wing Starfighter and he also used the Snowspeeder.
8. R2- D2
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Padme Amidala was served by R2- D2 who was an astromech droid with a resourceful nature. He also served Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker. He was a brave astromech droid in terms of rescuing his masters and their friends from that of the many perils.
7. Jyn Erso
- Movie: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Jyn Erso had a past which was checkered by her skills which were lending to a cause which was greater. She was defiant, impetuous and she was also eager to bring the battle to the empire
. She is used to operating alone, and has a higher purpose by taking a mission that was desperate for the alliance which was rebel. The weapons used by her were Jyn Erso’s BlasTech A- 180 Blaster. Her nickname was Stardust.
6. Kit Fisto
- Movie: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Kit Fisto was a male Nautolan Jedi Master who was renowned during the warning years of the Galactic Republic. During the 41 BBY Bant Eerin was taken by him as his Padawan. Nahdar Vebb was trained by him as the Padawna of his to Knighthood.
5. Mando
- Movie: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Mando was also known as The Mandalorian is a Star Wars’ fictional character which was played by Pedro Pascal who appeared in the Star Wars franchise as the protagonist of the titular of the TV series. He belonged to the clan of Clan Mudhorn.
4. Leia Organa
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
She was also known as the Princess Leia Organa who was one of them in the Rebel Alliance greatest leaders and was also very much fearless in the battlefield and dedicated the Empire’s Tyranny even till the ending.
Leia was the daughter of the Padma Amidala and Anakin Skywalker and she was also the sister of the Luke Skywalker and always had a soft spot for the scoundrels. She was one of the greatest heroes of the galaxy and that is why she ranked higher in the list.
3. Senator Bail Organa
- Movie: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Bail Organa was an Alderaan’s royal family’s member. He was a Republic Senate’ planet representative. He also earned a lot of respect for his honesty and the commitment towards justice on Coruscant.
Clone wars was prior to Bail when he served as member of Chancellor Palpatine’s Loyalist Committee alongside Senator Padme Amidala. The vehicles used by him were Speeder and Alderaan Cruiser. He married Breha Organa. The weapon used by him was Blaster pistol.
2. Jek Porkins
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Jef Porkins played the role a pilot and a trader who abandoned the homeworld during the moving of the empire and he developed a new military base over there. He flew an X- wing as he was a burly rebel during the Battle of Yavin under the call sign Red 6.
A mechanical problem was developed by him during the time of the battle. He also struggled because of that to maneuver. The vehicle used by him was X- wing starfighter.
1. Anakin Skywalker
- Movie: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Episode I)
- IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
He was discovered as slave by Qui- Gon Jinn and Obi- Wan Kenobi and he also had enough potential to become the most powerful Jedi ever. He was believed to be the prophesied Chosen One who brought the Forces’ balance.
The vehicles used by him were Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter and Delta- 7 Jedi Starfighter and the weapons used by him were Anakin Luke and Rey’s Lightsaber and Darth Vader’s Lightsaber. He was one of the best star wars characters.
