Trying to determine the best Star Wars characters is no small feat.
For one, it's not exactly an objective science.
Everyone's going to have varying opinions on their favorite Star Wars characters.
It's also fraught with possible anger, and we all know where that leads.
Some of the best Star Wars characters have defining attributes, dialogue, and stick around
in our minds long after the credits have rolled.
They don't necessarily need tons of screentime either.
They could just be iconic, memorable, and honestly, downright awesome looking.
Ready to go to a galaxy far, far away?
I'm Mike with List25 and here are 25 Best Star Wars Characters.
25.
Mon Mothma Within the frame of the films, we know little
about Mon Mothma other than she resisted Emperor Palpatine at the end of the Republic.
In Rogue One, she recruited Jyn Erso to find her father, Galen Erso, in hopes of getting
the plans for the Death Star.
She also told us that "many Bothans died to bring us this information" in Return of the
Jedi, and arguably, that's what we'll always remember her for.
24.
Wicket While many didn't like the Ewoks in Return
of the Jedi, Wicket has to be the exception.
This cuddly little alien bear befriended Princess Leia and helped aid the Alliance in The Battle
of Endor against the Empire.
Just admit it, he's adorable.
23.
Admiral Ackbar A veteran warrior, Admiral Ackbar fought in
the Clone Wars and later helped lead the Alliance to victory at the Battle of Endor to destroy
the second Death Star.
But, above all, he said those three beautiful words that'll forever be cemented in history,
"It's a trap!"
22.
Qui-Gon Jinn This Jedi Master's stalwart confidence and
maverick sensibilities distinguished him among his monotone Jedi peers.
He also liberated Anakin Skywalker from slavery, and while that unleashed a whole lot of suffering
for the galaxy, Jinn saw potential in the boy and had noble aspirations for his future
before the Jedi Council shot him down.
One wonders what might have happened if he'd got the chance to train him instead of Obi-Wan.
21.
Rey Other than being a scavenger abandoned by
her parents at a young age, we know little about Rey, including her last name.
She also is a bit of a Mary Sue protagonist with no character arc in sight.
Still, it's easy to empathize with Rey's innocence, courage, and her endless search for a connection
with a parental figure.
20.
Poe Dameron A hot-headed, cocky, and arrogant pilot with
a tendency to go rogue, Poe Dameron helped lead the fight against Starkiller base and
led a small mutiny against Admiral Holdo in The Last Jedi.
Eventually, he learned that to be a leader sometimes you have to put aside self-serving
heroics and rather be self-sacrificial for the benefit of others.
19.
Finn Trained to be a stormtrooper since an early
age, FN-2817 was nicknamed Finn by Poe Dameron after Finn rescued him from the First Order.
His character has a decent arc.
He went from being a stormtrooper to renouncing it, trying to flee, but eventually helping
the Resistance to save his friend Rey.
He's a likable, child-like character that will do anything for his friends.
18.
Cassian Andor First appearing in Rogue One, this Rebel intelligence
officer does whatever necessary to serve the cause, including gunning down informants and
potentially assassinating Galen Erso.
He's been through plenty of tough trials in his life and has become hardened because of
it.
However, his relationship with Jyn Erso helps him realize rather than following orders all
the time, he needs to follow his heart, listen to hope, and do the right thing.
17.
Orson Krennic Unlike many of the typical evil and elite
Star Wars officers, Director Orson Krennic is more of a blue-collar type, working his
way up and doing everything he can to earn respect.
His friendship with Galen and Lyra Erso helped humanize him and made him slightly more empathetic.
Of course, their paths diverged when Galen refused to serve the Empire while Krennic
doubled-down on his devotion.
16.
DJ Hear me out on this one.
While DJ, played by Benicio Del Toro, didn't get much screen time, we learned plenty about
his beliefs from his words and actions.
He's a talented thief and hacker, but he also doesn't believe in taking sides, knowing they
both feed the war machine.
Much like Han Solo, he serves himself first rather than a cause, but he also has a heart,
giving Rose her pendant back.
He's a complicated character that deserves a little more attention.
15.
Boba Fett This feared bounty hunter is a man of few
words but that doesn't stop us from loving him.
While we know little about him, part of his allure is secrecy and mystery.
To some degree, removing that would only be to everyone's detriment.
As a side note, he also has some pretty awesome armor.
14.
Darth Maul Much like Boba Fett, we know little about
Darth Maul, but his dark and ominous presence makes him an intriguing figure.
In many ways, he was the Boogey-Man archetype in The Phantom Menace.
Plus, you can't really beat the double light-saber reveal and the Duel of the Fates lightsaber
battle at the end of that movie.
Fighting two Jedi at once is no small feat.
13.
C-3PO Programmed and built for etiquette and protocol
by Anakin Skywalker, C-3PO became the constant companion of R2-D2, Luke Skywalker, and the
Rebellion.
His neurotic and cowardly personality made him the perfect comic relief character.
12.
BB-8 There's something ingenious about an astromech
that looks like a soccer ball with a tiny head.
This speedy little guy is the companion of Poe Dameron and later, Rey, helping the Resistance
against the First Order.
Humorous, brave, and loyal, BB-8 is a great droid we all wish we could have at our side.
11.
Chewbacca Known to pull arms out of sockets when he
loses, Chewbacca is the loyal and lovable companion of Han Solo, serving as a co-pilot
on the Millenium Falcon.
He fought with the Republic on Kashyyyk before being enslaved by the Empire.
Once freed, he became a smuggler and eventually a rebel against the Empire.
While he's got a short temper and occasionally shows signs of cowardice and being "a big
baby," Chewy is a loyal friend to those closest to him.
10.
Lando Calrissian Smooth, confident, and charming, Lando Calrissian
was a known smuggler, gambler, and captain of the Millenium Falcon before becoming a
respectable administrator of Cloud City.
After one too many alterations to the deal he made with the Empire, Calrissian turned
to the Rebellion, becoming a famed war hero and leading a fleet at the Battle of Endor.
9.
Obi-Wan Kenobi The Legendary Jedi Master who trained and
failed Anakin Skywalker, Obi-wan "Ben" Kenobi eventually retired on the planet of Tattooine
to keep watch over Luke Skywalker.
Of course, he later trained Luke before facing Darth Vader one last time.
Even in death, Obi-Wan helps guide Luke to become a Jedi Knight.
8.
R2-D2 With a strong will and sharp beep, this astromech
droid plays by its own rules to get the job done.
Skilled in starship mechanics and being a fighter pilot's assistance, it proves itself
time and again to be a loyal and trusted counterpart to C-3PO and the Alliance.
7.
Emperor Palpatine Also known as Darth Sidious, Emperor Palpatine
single-handedly orchestrated the demise of the Republic, dismantling the Senate and being
sole emperor of the galaxy.
His scheming and evil knows no limits and only craves more power.
6.
Yoda As a wise, old Jedi Master, Yoda trained generations
of Jedi for over 800 years before eventually becoming exiled to the Dagobah system.
His kind, quirky, and silly demeanor can quickly become stern and contemplative, and of course,
his knowledge of the force is almost unmatched.
5.
Princess Leia Strong, confident, wise, and occasionally
having a sharp tongue, Princess Leia Organa was a great and fearless leader of the Rebellion
and the Resistance.
Falling in love with the scoundrel Han Solo, together they had a son, Ben Solo.
As a character, Leia grew from a snarky young warrior to a wise matriarch of the entire
Resistance.
4.
Luke Skywalker From a farmboy on Tatooine to one of the greatest
Jedi Masters the galaxy has known, Luke Skywalker is definitely one of the best characters of
Star Wars.
He grew up from a naive boy seeking adventure to a mature Jedi Knight, forced to face his
evil father, Darth Vader.
His arc to a cynical old hermit wanting to flee the conflict between good and evil was
unexpected but understandable, making his character even more complex than before.
3.
Kylo Ren Few Star Wars villains are as complex as Kylo
Ren, also known as Ben Solo, making him one of the best characters in the entire film
saga.
As the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, and Grandson to Anakin Skywalker, he sits in the
shadow of greatness and wishes to be better than Darth Vader, finishing what he started.
But he's torn, constantly pulled to the light, wanting to start new and let old things die.
Only time will tell where Ren's arc will lead, but we're assuming it'll be a good one.
2.
Han Solo Growing up on the mean streets of Corellia,
this notorious scoundrel became a pilot for the Empire before being kicked out for having
a mind of his own.
A notorious smuggler with a big heart, Solo went on to help the Rebellion against the
Empire.
He's cool, confident, and for a time only believed fate was in his hands until he met
a young farm boy that turned all that around.
And of course, he always shoots first.
1.
Darth Vader With a menacing voice, an awesome black suit,
and fierce determination for control, Vader is iconic in the Star Wars mythos.
Yes, he's an evil Sith Lord that murdered countless numbers of people, but as a character,
he also has one of the most tragic and best arcs in Star Wars.
A slave boy terrified of death and ripped from his mother at a young age, he became
the most powerful Jedi in all the galaxy before turning to the Dark Side in hopes he could
control death.
But, it was not to be.
Eventually, after seeing his son in peril, Vader made the right choice by killing Emperor
Palpatine and turning back over to the Light Side.
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